A player knows what he’s doing and he plays it well when it comes to owning it up!
If he knows the game too well then it’s hard to decode his behavior, because he’ll always be one step forward.
Here are 9 tips on how to play a player over text:
1. Be confident and keep it short.
Confidence is the key to playing a player over text.
What could have wasted your game away would be if you constantly checked up on him.
The moment that you’re needy and attach yourself too much, he’ll manipulate you easily.
Focus on yourself and don’t let your mood depend on his capricious behavior.
Know your boundaries, set them, and respect them. Know what your priorities are, and know your destination.
Use your humor and grit to get his attention and make him want more.
Don’t put him on a pedestal. And if needed, remind yourself of your worth, boundaries, and priorities from time to time. Don’t lose yourself in the process.
2. Try to understand his way of thinking and playing.
Getting inside a player’s mind isn’t as easy as one might assume.
There are multiple changes and facades that are hard to spot.
Though there’s a general rule to this: the moment that you start to chase him, the game is over.
You might catch yourself doubting his realness because he won’t always play hot and cold or give you only mixed signals.
He might not always be inconsiderate of your needs, and he might make you feel like you’re the only girl in the world.
However, you have to see past the “mister nice guy” he plays from time to time and:
- Pay attention to how he initiates conversations and what he talks about;
Study his texting style for a bit. It’s important to look at the topics that he’s interested in talking about; - Usually, a player won’t like a heart-to-heart talk. Or even if he does that he’ll immediately use this information for his own advantage;
- Look at the way that he responds to rejection;
- Take notes of when his words don’t match his actions and when things don’t add up;
It’s important to be aware of the games he’s playing. Especially if you want to play him back.
So, make your eyes four, and keep on watching out!
3. Let your boundaries remain unshaken.
A fundamental way to play a player over text is to set your boundaries.
He can bounce back to your life whenever it feels convenient for him and you can give him the same energy.
It’s not pleasant to deal with this type of game and stress all the time.
So, if you don’t feel comfortable and he’s not meeting your expectations then make your boundaries clear to him.
The moment he steps on a boundary you’ve set, call him out on it. Let him know.
On the other hand, if you don’t feel like putting much effort into it, you can try to just drag yourself out of this situation.
You can block him and just continue to progress more in your life.
To avoid jealousy, you need to reflect on what you’re feeling and learn to deal with these feelings.
A player won’t ask maybe never, at least not immediately to date exclusively.
And he would do everything in his power to make you jealous, so he can be in control of you and get what he wants.
- The number two rule is to focus on your strength, and positive traits, and practice self-love.
- Stay calm and focus on enhancing yourself;
- Stick to your boundaries and do something about it the moment he steps on any of them;
4. Keep your effort minimal.
A player keeps things mysterious and never opens up too much about his life or background.
More specifically, he gives out information without giving out any specific information.
He gives vague replies. If you ask about his previous relationships, he’ll give small details and leave you with unanswered questions.
Also, he might give false information about him just to mislead you.
So to be better than him in this game, don’t give him what he wants: useful information that he can use to manipulate you later.
For example, if he asks about your day and wants to know more, say something like this: “I had a great day today, lots of friends, lots of laughter! You?”
Don’t give him the attention that other girls give, let him want more and crave you.
If you tend to overshare or do not know exactly how to behave when it comes to relationships, a relationship counselor will help you.
Practice mindfulness by reading books regarding it, practicing yoga, or other forms of meditation.
6. Avoid initiating a text conversation.
Texting first to a guy you genuinely like and you know he’s not a player, is normal and it’s okay. However, it’s a different story for a player!
A player is used to instant replies and instant responses to his texts. The way to play him? Let him wait!
Avoid initiating a text conversation, and avoid texting him back right away!
Don’t give him what he wants because as soon as you’re attached to him, he’ll consider that as him winning the game.
Instead, whenever you feel like texting, you can text him to just let him know that you’re checking up on him casually.
“Hey, I don’t know what to eat for dinner, any ideas?”
It’s a simple and neutral text that will get him hooked and not reveal too much info about your feelings or intentions.
You should also avoid double-texting because you’re likely to make him feel like you’ve already put him on a pedestal.
Thus, if he leaves you on read or delivered for 24 hours resist the urge to send him a text as this is exactly what he wants you to do!
7. Go Socratic! Answer his questions with a question!
If you want to play a player over text, then you should reply with a question to his question.
This way, you’ll engage him in the conversation, you won’t reveal too much information, and you’ll keep him hooked.
It’ll be a playful tactic to keep him hanging and wanting more without manipulating his feelings or thoughts.
For example, “What’s your favorite thing about a male, what do you find attractive?”
And you can ask him back: “Well, what do you think it is?”
You can also use sarcasm as a playful way to engage and to play a player through text!
It can be helpful, however, it is also risky. If you constantly overuse it then he’ll notice that you’re trying to play games.
Also, the conversation can become very dull and unattractive, so he’ll pull away
Thus, first, try to see if he enjoys sarcasm then you might tease him like this:
“I don’t think that you can beat me in Arcade games.”
“Are you capable of giving attention to just one girl all the time🤔?”
8. Be flirty and playful.
After doing your homework and understanding his psychology, now is the time to keep him hooked.
That’s what a player does in the first stages of catching his prey.
Tease him to the extent that it will catch his attention but still keep your boundaries.
A player likes to use visual media to be interesting, so he can grab your attention.
So, you can do the same and start to use memes, videos, and voice messages more.
You don’t have to reveal too much about yourself using this type of media.
Now, you just have to use voice messages or emojis to give him a glimpse of your attractive and fun side.
9. Make some surprising statements.
You can text like a player if you text something to catch him off guard.
Make plans first or say something like: In two hours we’re meeting my friends, let’s get ready.
Do this just to check how he reacts and if he’s on the same page as you.
That’s what a player does: he adjusts to the environment and place that he is in.
Another surprising statement can be “I’ve enjoyed your company so far, but I don’t see us being on the same page. I’m looking for something different. I wish you the best!”
A player doesn’t deal well with rejection and honesty.
With this line, you’re not only going to outplay him in his game, but you’ll win the game for every heart he broke out there.
You’ll set yourself free from the games, and beat the master at his own game!
Can this game be dangerous? Should you really play it?
Yes, playing a player over text can be quite a dangerous process because it might hurt you in many aspects.
First, it’ll be quite draining if you aren’t used to playing over text because every day will be a new day experiencing an emotional rollercoaster.
You’ll end up being disappointed and hurt emotionally because you’re adjusting to a toxic way of communicating.
This game is a vicious cycle. If none of you give up and be upfront then it will feel like you’re a hamster on a wheel.
Trust your gut. When you feel and it seems like the communication is becoming only toxic, you need to break free.
To do it, set your boundaries and make your game plan or avoid becoming a part of the game at all.
Now we get into another important question: What to do if your mission was hard and he’s a tough player?
If you’re feeling like you’re hitting the brick after texting like a player, it’s better to take a step back.
~Indeed, this process is overwhelming, especially if you have never explored a player’s traits before.
So, if he’ll play harder and he won’t get to like you genuinely, it’s more reasonable and healthy to step back and not deal with him.
~Be cautious and put your feelings first.
Take things slowly and don’t invest yourself too much in this process because texting a player can be quite draining.
~ Go No Contact for a few days and just go on with your life.
In the meantime, you can focus on yourself and keep your dating options open if you feel like doing it.
~ Respect his feelings but pull yourself away from the game that he’s making.
Give him space and time to breathe and don’t let him disrespect you.
~ Lastly, don’t change your values just to fit this game.
If he’s playing even harder that would mean that he’ll impact more negatively than positively.
I’m aware that there’s always the hope that the player will change, but his manipulative behavior will make you think so.
However, you can damage yourself in the process of trying to heal him or take revenge on him. Look after yourself!
Fundamentally: How to text like a player?
To text like a player, you should be able to speak his language.
You need to play his game first and get him hooked along the way by taking the lead to progress the game on your own.
Yet, texting like a player doesn’t mean that you need to be rude and not consider his feelings.
Before being all caught up in the idea of changing his mind or beating him on his game, reflect on your values.
If this process tends to change your values or priorities then it’s better to step back and focus on getting in touch with your authentic self.
Best of luck,
Callisto
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