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No More Mind Games

I read this somewhere and think it’s so meaningful. It’s keeping me thinking…

“We all have them. The problem is knowing when to act on them and when to channel that energy elsewhere. Men aren’t always great at deciphering clues, so don’t waste time being subtle. If the urge isn’t mutual, hand us a basketball or a golf club and tell us to go play outside.”

I won’t say men suck…but most men are inept at understanding the nuances and reading between the lines. I don’t know why. Could it be because of our biological makeup? Hmm…

Some like to play hard to get, some like to play hide and seek, some like to play peek a boo. But what’s the point?

In the 21st century, like means like. Don’t like means don’t like. There’s no need for prima donna-ish behaviour. There’s no need to give a cold shoulder. There’s no need to act high and mighty. There’s no need for mind games. There’s no need to remain silent.

I’ve been doing some soul searching over the last few weeks. Have I also been guilty of such atas attitude?

So I decided to be nice. I actually replied to an sms from a person I thought was THE ONE…(after all, it was mutual attraction at first sight)…but later after my background checks, turned out to be a complete nightmare. Hence, I chose my words very carefully so as not to give the wrong impression or lead someone on anymore. After all, the pen is mightier than the sword. It’s about time. I think I’ve grown through the experience.

There’ll be more to come I guess. But come what may, I’m ready.

September 29th 2007 Posted to life