“Unlock the Secret: The Surprising Dating Strategy Experts Say Will Transform Your Love Life!”
In other words, the more you value being genuine, the more likely you are to actually show up as yourself on dates—and reap the benefits.
The second study revealed a strong antipathy toward game-playing, particularly among women.
While there’s often a cultural narrative that “playing hard to get” or using “strategic” flirting might be a good idea, these findings suggest otherwise.
Pretending to be someone you’re not can spark mistrust and even outright disinterest, especially when your date senses you’re hiding behind a façade.
