Why do woman play mind games?

Question

There’s a girl who was helping me move who was sending me all kinds of attraction signals: prolonged eye contact, smiling, overly friendly, nervous, open body language etc. I waited two days after and sent her a text that dropped a hint that I liked her and she responded with exclamation point at the end of her sentence (! Means strong emotion or excitement) so I figured she would message me or find a reason to text me to let me know to make more moves. She hasn’t texted me once in two months and I’m wondering what went wrong? She showed obvious signs of attraction but doesn’t try to text me and ignores me. Before giving me signs, she also shit tested me to see if I was confident etc and I passed that test but I’m guessing I didn’t pass the second test: did I fail her expectation because I showed interest through text instead of in person? Woman confuse the hell out of me….. please help?

serious · Accepted Answer

Yes women play mind games to test men or for whatever reasons and as a man you should never put up with this.

As for the woman in your question yes surely she is playing hard to get which is a mind game.

As a man just be cool, be confident and just live your life. Don't give her any more attention or response in any way. Believe it or not you don't want to end up with such a woman who will always play mind games with you.

Just think if a woman is playing mind games even before the dating phase then just imagine if you happen to get into a relationship what she can do, she will constantly play her mind games with you and test you in every way. Never put up with anyone who you think is trying to play mind games with you or tries to manipulate you in any way. You don't need such people in your life. Be it man or a woman it can be any person, the logic is the same.

Now you know what you should do.

HawkPerception · Accepted Answer

You weren't specific. What did she say with an exclamation mark at the end of it? I think the context definitely matters. She might have given you enough to work with to respond to and if that is the case, then it's your fault. However, if all she said was one word with an exclamation mark, then you are correct to be confused, as I would be as well. Women are definitely a confusing species and they play too many games. You also have to understand that women get a lot of attention and if you do not make your moves fast enough, another man will swoop in and snatch your opportunity.

IslaTheWitch · Accepted Answer

Ask her. Every woman, as every man, is different. They have their own experiences and react in their own way. Of course, we can go for guess fest, but it won't solve your problem.

So just write to her or ask her for coffee and explain to her your confusion. The worst that can happen is that it will be end. But at least you will know about it...

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

We do prolonged eye contact to get a good read on you and where you’re at in your obsession. Not necessarily because we like you. Be straightforward and ask her if she feels the same way about you, then you’ll know where you stand. Personally, if I were interested, I would’ve texted you by now. Sounds like you need to move on.

Flatmanlewis · Answer

Okay. I’m just going to say this, women do sometimes play games. It’s a consequence of them being emotional creatures and their feeling having an ebb & flow. You know who shouldn’t play games, is men.

We don’t drop hints. We don’t wait 2 months to see what an exclamation mark means. We don’t wonder what to do next. We act abs we act decisively.

My guess? She liked what she saw in you during the move but when you didn’t follow-up she lost interest. With women, generally, once that has happened it’s a done deal. That ship has sailed. All you can do is learn from this and don’t repeat the same mistakes.

You like a woman? Tell her. Want to take her out, don’t hint at it, just say you’d like to take her out. Be bold, direct, and confident. In my life experience- it works best of all.

katiesmuff · Answer

These fucking phones have ruined the world! "Oh I sent her a TEXT, but have heard nothing back" You fucking dumb ass as so many are) try using the other feature on that thing, you know like CALL HER and actually talk to her which could have made a big difference for you.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Lots of them are fucking crazy!! Something to do with not having a dick.

Altheavas · Answer

Sounds like you observed her well, are you sure it’s not in your head? Or Maybe she’s just like that..!, you misunderstood!
If you really thinks those signs mean something, what’s holding you back from making the first move?

pickles77 · Answer

Just keep talking to her, if she likes you she will respond but try to keep consistent communication next time. If you stop Pursuing her then she won’t think your interested. She will also shit test you to make sure that you are confident that you want her just keep going and be a little more bold next time

Dawnn13 · Answer

You are a grown man, no women should have to chase you. Dropping "hints" is playing games. If you like her be straight forward and ask that girl on a proper date.

Anonymous · Answer

There's all kinds of reasons why women flirt (play mind games) with men. And it can range from genuine interest, to just practice, to boredom.

It sounds to me like you should just move on my man. Either way she was clearly not that interested or she would have worked harder to get you. Never put more energy into a woman than she'd be willing to put into you.

tzdc21 · Answer

Dude, if she's playing mind games and setting up tests for you, he the hell away from her. That's incredibly immature of her. Find a girl that doesn't do that BS

MzAsh · Answer

When you waited on her to text you to let you know how to make more moves. That’s where you went wrong. You’re expecting too much out of her. She gave you signals and you dropped the ball.

MissStrawberry912 · Answer

From what you shared, she gave PLENTY of moves in person. So She’s not playin mind games… she just wants you to make more moves. Shoot your shot if you want her.

Hardshell1234 · Answer

Wait, so she texted you last and you didn’t respond?

Nikki1989 · Answer

Why don't people learn to communicate properly for a change? Try actually talking to people.

Sonorous · Answer

Man I would just move on. Even if u do end up getting with her, she's probably gonna be playing more annoying games. 💀

spartan55 · Answer

NEVER express interest to a woman over text. There is so much that can go wrong and very little upside.

Fuentes · Answer

2 months? Man fuck that chick she woulda been on my block list and acted as if she wasn't even alive after doing that. Alotta these females super weird that's why I just fuck them and go. Probably has a boyfriend she's super on and off with

chilldude33 · Answer

Strike the iron while it's hot.

Girls' interest comes and goes if she is not with somebody.

Also, if you're going to dissect each of her interactions like a bot, instead of being yourself = 0% chance of emotional connection.

Radiate143 · Answer

She sent a text back and you didn't send one again. What kind games? You didn't reply to her response.

Anonymous · Answer

You should have asked her out mate. You message. She replies. It's your move. You're the man not her. You didn't swing and then miss. You failed to swing at all.

Tharithi · Answer

Because u were using her as a rebound. And no one wants that

Imaguyandagirl · Answer

No clue, I've had 16 exes and they have all been a pain in the ass

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