‘Playing Hard To Get’ Archives
How Can I Hold On To My Boyfriend?
Question: Thank you for everything you're doing. This is by far the best advice site and blog on authentic relationships. My story in brief is that for 3 years I have been hiding my true feelings, lying about who I’m with and where I’ve been and generally playing mind games with this one man whom I love very much. I just don’t know how [...]
10 Signs Of A Loser Mentality [Relationship Killers]
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I happen to believe that we all are "enough" just the way we are. Sure, we all have room to improve and be better human beings, partners, lovers, etc. but deep life changing transformation begins with recognizing that we were never meant to be perfect. However, "loser" does describe a certain mentality that men and women bring to a date, [...]
Is My Co-Worker Flirting Or Leading Me On?
Question: She’s 36 and I am 31 and we work for the same company. We went out for a couple of dates and both times had a great time. There was a lot of passionate kissing but no sex involved. I asked her if she’d like to go out for a third date and she said she’ll think about it. To cut the long story short, that was three weeks ago. She [...]
Does Acting Aloof Make You More Attractive?
Question: I’ve been involved with a guy for a year and a few months. He’s very physically attractive, charming, witty and shares my interests and values. He's also one of the few people not afraid to point out my mistakes, which I really do value. But the relationship has its problems. I don’t want to call it toxic but there is definitely [...]
Will He Divorce Her If He Thinks He’s Losing Me?
Question: I'm 31 and have been dating a 44 yr old man for six months. He is still legally married and does all the other obligations of a husband and father to his kids but he hasn't had an intimate relationship with his wife for over a year. In the beginning he talked all the time about filing for a divorce but lately he seems to be [...]
5 Common Signs A Man Or Woman Is Playing You
Question: I met him on one of my business trips. I’m 43, he’s 34. The chemistry was instant and strong. He asked for my number and he immediately called me. Soon after that we started seeing each other every other every, spending some nights at my place and some nights at his. We both have very busy lives but we always found time to be with [...]
The “Rules” and Playing Mind Games With Men
You’ve heard them; don’t approach him first, don’t flirt, don’t look friendly, don’t pick up the phone when he calls, wait four days before you call him back, never ever accept spontaneous invitations, act like you’re not interested, don’t show him you like him, don’t let him hold your hand until on the third date, don’t [...]
Why We Love Them: Shy Men and Women Are Sexy
Count me in... I also think that confident (I-know-who- I-am type) men and women who are a little shy (not anxiety type shy, but "modest" shy)... and easily get embarrassed are so cool. A September 2011 study published on the online issue of the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology has it that time and again, results showed people who [...]
How Do I Stop Acting Needy and Pushing Too Hard?
Question: I'm currently in a long distance relationship. We live in different countries. We met on a dating site and kept in contact via email, text and phone for 4 months. We met in person for the first time last month and it was instant fireworks. Since meeting in person, our relationship has changed a lot; some of it is for the better but most [...]
Is My Ex Still In Love With Me But Won’t Admit It?
Question: Three weeks ago I contacted my ex about some important documents. I went to pick up the documents and we ended up going out for dinner. A month ago she wouldn't return any of my calls. We have had many phone conversation mostly about business, family and mutual friends. When we talk I’m cheerful, confident and relaxed because I want [...]
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