Dating Games You Should Stop Playing in Your 20s ...

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There's no reason to play dating games when they only bring you stress and unhappiness. That's why it's time to put an end to it all. Listen to Elite Daily and stop playing these ridiculous mind games:

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1. Making up Excuses Instead of Saying You’re Just Not That into Him

Making up Excuses Instead of Saying You’re Just Not That into Him The truth will set you free. Men will be thankful for it.

2. Pretending You’re in the Best Relationship when You’re Not

Pretending You’re in the Best Relationship when You’re Not If you're unhappy, admit it. Then break up with your man.

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3. Acting like You’re Cool with His Games when You’re Really Not

Acting like You’re Cool with His Games when You’re Really Not No one wants to feel like they're five. Mind games can have that effect on you.

4. Waiting to Text Him First

Waiting to Text Him First If you want to talk, send him a message. Take initiative, girl.

5. Holding out Sex for No Reason

Holding out Sex for No Reason If you want to sleep with him, then do it. Don't force yourself to hold back.

6. Reading Way Too Much into His Texts

Reading Way Too Much into His Texts He might not have meant anything by his "hey" text other than hey. Stop trying to decipher the word.

7. Liking Your Ex’s Instagram Pic from 14 Weeks Ago

Liking Your Ex’s Instagram Pic from 14 Weeks Ago Your ex is an ex for a reason. Put him in your past and stop cyberstalking him.

8. Sending Texts That Are Written by Friends

Sending Texts That Are Written by Friends Your friends shouldn't be writing your homework or your text messages. Those conversations should be private.

9. Trying to Make Your Ex Jealous

Trying to Make Your Ex Jealous No good can come from this. When you're happy with your life, he'll finally be jealous, anyway.

Do you still do any of these things?

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@shannon @jennabenna God bless

I would so stop the "waiting for his texts" even though that guy I'm into right now he is texting everyday but not much during the day lately but still I love it when a guy texts me first then I do. But I should just do it if I feel like talking to him too

I used to love this app but lately it's been losing my respect.

Truee 🤗

Instead of it being yes go ahead and sleep with him, shouldn't it be quit sleeping around with everyone and make sure your responsible enough to use protection and contraceptives if you do have sex. You shouldn't ever sleep with anyone just becaus. Those women are called sluts and have horrible reputations

Sex is for married couple. What an article?? nonsense

@jennabenna well said :)

I honestly never have done any of these. Never have and never will. This is childish bullshit if you ask me.

Really??? This article stopped me at "GAMES" Won't read this article cuz wasting my time isn't something enjoyable. In total agreement with@Kirtay22

Great article. Except #5. I believe in saving myself for marriage (: