Hard to Get

For some reason, my Mum always told me that I should play hard to get. Somehow, I could never master this mysterious art. I always thought that it was because these games were silly but it could also be because I have the same amount of patience as a one-year-old.

Either way, how on earth do you play hard to get? How does it work? Is this the only way to really get someone to like you? By ignoring phone calls and abiding by three day rules? Ugg, how exhausting.

I thought of this topic because I stumbled upon an article about someone's top ten dating tips. The tenth tip outlined the importance of being mysterious and encouraged the thrill of the chase. Apparently the longer a person is made to chase, the more likely love is to blossom. Really, am I supposed to believe this?

Though I am somehow skeptical, maybe this article and my mother (who has not been in the dating scene for over 35 years) are right. Perhaps calling people back right away or wanting to hang out with someone I like is all backwards. I must have this all wrong.

But I don't want to simply hibernate away in a cave to play hard to get. Are there rules to this game that supposedly encourages true love to blossom? Do many people out there really actively play hard to get?