Game Recognize Game…

Hey folks — it’s been a long time… I shouldn’t have left you — haha!  So I’m finally back into blogging shape now that the adjustments to the site are (for the most part) complete.  Apologies for being gone so long, I hope you missed us.

Today’s post was inspired by a series of videos I’d seen.

The thought was originally inspired by a post from Derrick about Dormtainment a little while back.  They (Dormtainment) had done a video about Wing Man Etiquette that I found particularly hilarious but true (refresh yourself below)…

Then a few days later, I stumbled upon “How to Spot a Player” on Howcast…

How To Spot a Player on Howcast

I didn’t want to use the clip from Howcast in the “How To” Section at that point because I honestly thought it would’ve made a great subject for a post topic.  I also didn’t want to just dig into men either on this one.  As the title above suggests – Women can be predators too in this game we call Dating & Relationships.

So I kept searching, and eventually I landed on this video from a fem duo going by the moniker “Leather & Pearls” (classy)…

And that sealed it for me.  Even though the ladies didn’t seem to have as high of a budget as the other videos, the point was made.  Women hunt too.

So how do you recognize when games are being played with your emotions and you’re nothing but a snack for some sensual deviant (sounds more threatening than it is…)?  I honestly think there’s only two ways to avoid those types of folks if you’re playing the field:

1. Avoid other people entirely.  I’ve heard it said that Beauty is a plague on mankind because it hides the real monsters from the eyes of Men – and talking to people in general is no different.  The nicest person can become the meanest creature in no time, quickly dropping any ploy of “innocent” they may be showing you.  Trust me I’ve seen it (probably done it too to be honest).
2. Learn “The Game” for yourself (to the best of your ability).  I really do think this may be one of those “some people got it – some people don’t” kind of things, but no one said you had to become a master.  Leave that to these guys…

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All I’m saying is that while a lot of people disconnect for a time (utilizing option #1), anyone can just pay attention to some relatively small details and be prepped enough for #2.

I’m not advocating that everyone go out and learn how to be a Player firsthand — I’m just saying research some things.  Talk to people.  Observe your flirtatious friend(s).  Watch videos like the ones above and READ something for crying out loud!  The information is out there, and most of the signs are pretty legit and obvious.

Have I been played before?  I’ll answer that one with a “probably” because I didn’t always hang with the most savory of Ladies (haha – and I’ll leave that one there).  Like the song says, “Everybody plays the fool…,” but to be honest – at the time I wouldn’t have known because I didn’t recognize things as obviously as I do now.

I want for you to research this one like I said, or lay down some of your own personal knowledge in the Comment Section below.  What signs do Ladies give off to let you know they’re a Player?  What about Men?  Speak your minds!

Oh – and the real doozy comes in when you ask yourself if a Player can be a Gentleman… I’ve given my stance on this issue before on this blog, but I’ll leave that one with you as food for thought.

Peace and thanks for reading.