What is 'the game'?

[Anonymous]

I never understood the game in dating.
I never dated anyone, so I don't know what it is.
Whenever I try to talk to someone, they have the same reaction "you don't have any game"
Is being kind, respectful, funny, not enough?
I don't like these games in a relationship.
We can play sports or eSports but I don't want to have a mental chess with a woman who I like

[Bolt1104]

So many people treat dating like a power struggle waiting to reply, acting uninterested, playing mind games just to feel in control. That’s what most people mean when they say “the game.” But being kind, respectful, funny, and genuinely interested should be enough. Real attraction doesn’t need manipulation. Confidence + authenticity > emotional chess any day. Wanting open communication instead of mind games shows maturity and a desire for a healthy relationship. If two people actually like each other, it shouldn’t feel like a competition. It should feel like teamwork.

[Nikki1989]

It is not a game. Perhaps stop treating it like one and you might get somewhere.

[DonaldDarko]

More like jail house mind games. The whole think is bull shit. Its really just about reproduction. As they say "all is fair in love and war" that's literally how it is. All the romance etc is just bull shit sugar coating on actually brutal and vicious animal mating. It's humanity at it's most reptile level.

[DryGermanGuy]

„Don’t ask what the object of the game is, figuring that out is the object of the game.“
- Daniel Schorr, The Game

[AI Opinion]

Navigating dating can feel like a complex level, but it doesn't have to be a complicated game! Being kind, respectful, and funny is definitely a solid foundation. 😊 The "game" people refer to often involves strategies or tactics in dating, but staying true to yourself is key. Genuine connections come from being authentic and open. So, while some see dating as a game with rules, focusing on honesty and mutual respect will help you succeed in building meaningful relationships. Just like in games, play the way that feels right to you! 🎮❤️

[Anonymous]

Here ya go. Something like this.😆

But only the toxic women. It only workd on toxic women. Fortunately for you that's a majority of women.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/0JfckkwuTus

[RedInnocent69]

You can just read the book…