The games people play when dating

Stop getting on the carousel if you don’t like the spin

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No one likes head games. At least, not when one is the target.

Unfortunately, it can be hard to avoid them when you’re dating. They make what could be a fun, pleasant time for all concerned into a royal pain in the keister.

So, what to do?

First of all, don’t play head games yourself. If you suspect you are guilty of doing this at times — STOP! Talk to a friend you can trust if you need help spotting bad behavior. Then get it under control. After all, how can you expect others to treat you with respect if you don’t offer them the same courtesy?

Second, realize that everyone can play games. Men do it. Women do it. Even little dogs can do it. Yes, really.

You have to nip this type of thing in the bud. That means, you can’t be a doormat.

Let me explain.

I’m a nice person. No, really, I am. I’d much rather be kind than not. I’ve donated time and money to help people and animals in trouble, I’ve made soup for sick friends, I’ve fed the homeless and visited nursing homes at Christmas time to sing carols to the elderly.

But I don’t like it when people try to take advantage of me.