No matter how common these treacherous ploys may be, they manage to baffle us all. One may think someone is intrigued by him/her, and then feel disappointed, hurt, or even confused by signs that s/he’s not. However, as opposed to movies such as He’s Just Not That into You would have one think, not all people are 100% courageous or 100% open about their feelings. Therefore, it is understandable and only human to play mind games sometimes.
Some people do it for fun. Others do it because they are shy. Either way, mind games are common between people who are fond of each other romantically – even among adults. Thus, if your intuitive instincts are telling you that someone is attracted you in a non-platonic sense, don’t let a minor slip convince you otherwise.
Moreover, if you are playing games with someone, expect him or her to play them back with you. Only complete openness on your end would allow him or her to reciprocate affection. In fact, sometimes people don’t even realize that they are playing mind games. Sometimes not opening up about your feelings or not being flirty can be considered playing mind games. Therefore, don’t fret. All hope is not lost if the object of your affection playfully teases you a bit, or if s/he is undisclosed about the way s/he feels towards you.
Contrary to popular belief, many – but not all – daters enjoy mind games. They like the “thrill of the chase”, and don’t want to take a route into a relationship that is too unchallenging. Therefore, one should not over-analyze his/her interest’s actions. Not all negative interactions should be perceived as such; one must read between the lines. Eventually, however, the mind games must end if the two plan to be in an exclusive relationship together. Feelings must be revealed in order for romantic unions to take place – after all, minds cannot be read.
