Approach your target indirectly, without obvious, strategic moves
A direct approach might make them think that you want something from them, that you are needy, that you want to gain something
In other words, they might see through you
Approach their periphery, their friends, their acquaintances, their family and seem to ignore them
(It is known, for example, that Aristotle Onassis flirted with her sister before seducing and finally marrying his first wife, Tina Livanos)
This will play on their insecurities and draw them toward you
Let them come to you, then
This will give you strategic power
Strategic power is essential
You may have heard the story about the two Samurai standing still facing each other in preparation to fight. Neither of them moved. The rain began to fall hard. Why did neither move. Simple because he who makes the first move loses strategic power