Top 5 Mind-Games That Men Play

Men are as difficult to understand as a creature from the outer world.

They have quite a bit of mood swings that can give their female counterparts a run for their money. Many feel that it’s only women who indulge in mind-games. They are wrong, of course! Because men play it all the time. And play it rather well too! We take you through top five mind-games played by men. Read on!

#1 Possessive game:
Despite being jealous or even mildly possessive, they will not show it till they are pushed to their very limits. But when you’re just beginning to think that he is not affected by it all, he will act weird and totally unreasonable with you. When you make all the damn efforts to find out, he will shut you out! Just like you want him to ‘realize’ certain things without being told everything, he expects the same too. Yes, men play this game all the time and conveniently blame their ‘protective nature’ for this slip. Uff.

#2 Patronizing trap:
He could be as chilled out as they come, he could be for the ‘naari shakti’, he could even be non-chauvinistic, but there are times when he can’t leave his patronizing trap behind. From your driving skills to your motor skills, he will patronize the hell out of you till you give it up and go for his help. Men, however educated and forward thinking, need to have the upper hand. It’s not because they think less of you, it’s just how they are made! The best part is, half the times he wouldn’t even know that he is actually being an MCP with you. Watch out for the tell-all signs, ladies.

#3 Hidden emotions:
Men are as emotional and needy as we are. Perhaps more. But They won’t let those emotions surface. They will try to be macho and very hero-esque in every situation. They feel the need to be the ‘guy’ in a relationship, especially if you’re slightly more successful and better looking than him. They say it’s healthy to cry once in a while and men should cry more often as it showcases their sensitive side. If only men showed more emotions and quit playing games with our hearts. Sigh.

#4 The before and after avatar:
If you’re fortunate (or unfortunate) enough to marry your highschool sweetheart, you’ll notice a massive change in his behaviour post marriage! While he always got you thoughtful presents, made you feel special and was there at your beck and call during your dating days, he has now turned into a boring slob, who forgets to call you and doesn’t remember to get you anything for your birthday either! Damn it. When women remain the same even after tying the knot, men go through a 360 degree change. Why!

#5 The wooing ways:
Men are like chameleons. The biggest and most effective mind-game they can ever play is by wooing and flirting with you. You can never be sure whether he is hitting on, complementing you or just being a tease. Men know what they want and how they want. So they will walk the extra mile to get it! His wooing ways might just be a way of getting into your pants. As he is trying to see how far you’ll go with the charade.