Breakdown:
- Introduction: Playing Hide and Seek Without Knowing It
- Many people find themselves unknowingly playing a game of emotional “hide and seek” in their relationships. This dynamic often involves one partner, typically the woman in this scenario, being elusive or only available when it suits her.
- The biggest red flag is not realizing you’ve been placed in this game from the start.
- The Red Flag: She’s Only Available on Her Terms
- A key sign of emotional unavailability is that you never see her when you want to. She’s only around when she needs something or when it’s convenient for her.
- This is an important signal that something is off. If you’re constantly the one initiating and trying to set up time together, but she’s consistently unavailable, it’s a sign that the relationship is one-sided.
- Everything on Her Time: The Control Factor
- The relationship operates on her schedule. If she’s not making time for you, it could indicate that you’re not a priority.
- This usually happens because there are likely other people in her life who also occupy her time and attention. If she’s juggling multiple people or situations, your attempts to spend time outside of her set “schedule” may disrupt her carefully crafted balance.
- The Consequences of Ignoring the Signs
- If you keep pursuing her without recognizing that you’re playing by her rules, the only heart that’s going to break is yours.
- When the emotional deck of cards inevitably collapses, it will be you left feeling confused and hurt because she never invested the same level of commitment or sacrifice as you.
- Sacrifice and Commitment: The Missing Piece
- A healthy relationship involves mutual effort and sacrifice. If she’s never willing to adjust her schedule, make time for you, or prioritize the relationship, then it’s clear she’s not committed.
- Relationships thrive on reciprocity, and if you’re the only one making an effort, it’s time to reconsider the dynamic.
- Conclusion: Recognize the Game and Move On
- If she’s playing hide and seek with your emotions, showing up only when it benefits her and never making time for you, it’s a sign that the relationship is not going to work out.
- Don’t waste your time and emotional energy chasing someone who isn’t willing to invest in you. Recognize the game for what it is, and move on before you get hurt further.