Episode 376: ”I don’t play games” (understanding what this really means)

<p>This is a phrase I have heard many, many times over the course of my dating history. You would be forgiven for thinking that the person who says this is ready to "cut to the chase:" to dispense with all the courtship nonsense and negotiate a relationship. However, this is not the case. "I don't play games" really means "hurry up, and give me what I want" -- which is a tactic in the game of relationships. Be very wary of those who profess not to play games. Most likely, they can't afford to pay the sticker price.</p> <p>Social Media</p> <p>Facebook: <a href='https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622'>https://facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090053889622 </a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/'>https://www.linkedin.com/in/orion-taraban-070b45168/ </a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href='https://instagram.com/psyc.hacks'>https://instagram.com/psyc.hacks </a></p> <p>Twitter: <a href='https://twitter.com/oriontaraban'>https://twitter.com/oriontaraban </a></p> <p>Website: <a href='https://oriontarabanpsyd.com'>https://oriontarabanpsyd.com </a></p> <p>Orion's Theme: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrXBzQ2HDEQ'>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrXBzQ2HDEQ </a></p> <p>Thinking of going to grad school? Check out STELLAR, my top-rated GRE self-study program based on the world's only empirically-validated test prep system. Use the code "PSYCH" for 10% off all membership plans: <a href='https://stellargre.com.'>https://stellargre.com. </a></p> <p>Become a Stellar affiliate and earn a 10% commission for every membership purchased by a new student you conduct into the program: <a href='https://stellargre.tapfiliate.com.'>https://stellargre.tapfiliate.com. </a></p> <p>GRE Bites: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@grebites4993'>https://www.youtube.com/@grebites4993 </a></p> <p>Become a Psychonaut and join PsycHack's member community: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw/join'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSduXBjCHkLoo_y9ss2xzXw/join </a></p> <p>