How to Play Hard to Get With a Guy

Playing hard to get starts with flirting.

There is something sexy about a woman who plays hard to get. The mystery and the thrill of the hunt comes into play when a guy doesn't know if or when a girl will finally give in to his advances. Although playing hard to get often attracts men, if played incorrectly, it can lose men as well. If you play too well, men will think you have no interest in them and will slowly lose interest themselves.

Things You'll Need

• Cell phone

Instructions

1. Flirt constantly with the guy, but make sure to flirt with other guys in his vicinity. Laugh at his jokes and tell him how cute he looks. Make sure, however, that he sees you touching other guys. It is OK to flirt less with other guys though.

2. Wait a day to return his phone calls. When a guy calls you, don't immediately call back, but don't wait too long to return the message. Waiting one day is sufficient to play hard to get and pique his interest.

3. Return text messages and emails every other time. Unless it is an urgent email or text, try to only respond half of the time. You want to look busy and only partially interested in him. This way, you appear busy and hard to get.

4. Ask him to hang out, but only when other friends are around. Never ask him to do something alone with you. This will make it seem as if you are interested. Instead, ask him to join you and your friends for a movie or a party. Of course, you can take advantage of your alone time with him at these places.

5. Tell one of his friends you are interested in him, but tell another friend you don't want a relationship. This will send him a mixed message, which ultimately makes you look hard to get. He won't know if you are really "into" him or if it's just a rumor.

Tips & Warnings

• Playing hard to get should typically be reserved to attract the man who is hard to get himself.

• Don't play hard to get once you are in an actual relationship. Relationships thrive on good communication, not childish games.

Resources

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