Theatre of Playing Games in Relationships

Theatre of Playing Games in Relationships

Shakespeare has been quoted as saying that the world is a theather and people are actors. Indeed, people often play games in their lives. Therefore, this article is about playing games in relationships. Why do people do it? Should you play games in your relationships? The answer is manyfold. For example, some people are of the opinion that it is better to play “hard-to-get” in relationships in order to attract and interest the other person. Thus, according to such opinion, it is preferable to appear aloof and uninterested while one actually wants the attention of the other person. Conversely, other people focus on trust and communication as crucial to building relationships. As a general rule, such opinions are considered more mature than playing mind games.

Manipulative Elf. A manipulative elf playing mind games. Image: Megan Jorgensen (Elena)

So how should one proceed in novel relationships? Some people say it is best to lie and appear uninterested, perhaps even cold to attract the other person. In contrast, other people will pinpoint that playing games and remaining manipulative and distant on purpose, with the sole intention of somehow keeping power over the other individual, is a sure way to stay alone. But nobody wants to be alone, as the song says. So next time you want to tell your date you’re too busy to hook up because you need to go hang out by yourself, think twice, as she or he may find somebody who wants to be there for real. Again, as stated elsewhere on this Website, I do not provide any warranties as the advice I give on the Website. In fact, I do not even offer advice, I simply state my opinion.