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sometimes when we don't/can't get what we want...we'll want it even more...
and this is exactly why the "play hard to get theory" works...
but what are the rules to the game?
guys tell me that there is definitely an expiry date to the game...
granted...they're not going to be chasing something that can't be caught...
but ya know how attention spans differ from person to person....
so how do you know when is a good time to give up the game and give in?
we are apparently able to plot it out on a graph...
there's an upward rise in interest...
then it is followed by the thrill of the chase which is where it peaks...
but eventually the interest dies as time goes on...

some people say that there's a 3 time rule...
refuse 3 times..then give in...repeat process....
others say that its really subtle...
you can give in as many times as you want...but make sure you leave something to be desired...
its like dangling a carrot in front of a freaking mule...
some say its just a form of taking things slow...
its just that taking things slow has somehow been interpreted as "playing hard to get"...
such a complex game this is...

it has also been stated that guys don't play hard to get...
they are very focused...very straight forward and they go in for the kill immediately...
if they see something they like...they go for it...
they don't pretend and waste time...
oddly enough...i have met some guys who play the game too...
when that happens...its kinda like a stand still...
both people are waiting for something to happen...
but both aren't doing anything about it...

why do people play hard to get anyway?
is it a test?
what is being put to the test? sincerity? faithfulness? determination?
or is it merely a game?
something to keep people on their toes...
something to make things exciting...mysterious...somewhat thrilling...

i find that there's too many mind games being played nowadays...
get to the point...
things will move with more speed and accuracy if people are just honest...
say it as it is...
be yourself...
"i like you"..."you like me"...follow up with a 1 minute embrace...
problem solved :)