And why do you think they do it?
2007-01-07 09:02:12 · 32 answers · asked by padervan 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
It makes me angry and they do it to gain power;
2007-01-07 09:03:50 · answer #1 · answered by huggz 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Insecurity and lack of self esteem often leads someone to play mind games. However, the person on the receiving end of these mind games is often very naive and not aware of what is happening before irrevocable hurt and mental torture has occurred.
You often find people who play mind games are control freaks and need to take over another persons mind and soul.
2007-01-07 09:14:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi there !!!
I believe that insecure people play mind games with others, maybe to gain some sort of control, have a feeling of power over the conversation, over the other person. It is a childish and foolish thing to do.
Shows lack of maturiy.
I don;t waste my time with people like that , too much wasted energy and time that I could use in something, someone or someplace better.
love light and peace
2007-01-07 09:09:56 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I go with Connie B a bit. I'm not sure that everyone who plays mind games knows that they are. By the time you do know what you are doing (oh I am playing a mind game) your initial relationship has changed and things are probably about to go sour although I am sure some people do it and enjoy it . . . . . . . . not me folks.
2007-01-07 09:19:12 · answer #4 · answered by Richard T 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Not much. They are insecure and manipulative people and likely to never change. At least you cannot change them. If you are in a relationship with such a person, back off, run, fly as far as you can. They will only bring you down and destroy your self-esteem and ability to trust anyone. There is better out there and you deserve to have an open, honest and healthy relationship.
2007-01-07 09:16:44 · answer #5 · answered by RBRN 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Three quarters of our society play games in a group called the winners. They believe they are the worthy ones. The outsiders just suffer until they can see better the facts of life.
2007-01-07 10:31:19 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think people who play mind games in relationships have alot of fear. They are trying to get the upper hand & protect themselves. I feel sorry for them.
2007-01-07 09:20:30 · answer #7 · answered by BSTER 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i think it's stupid and they do it for control over the other person. people who play mind games in relationships should be in relationships.
2007-01-07 09:04:41 · answer #8 · answered by redpeach_mi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My wife is a Grand Mistress ...at Mind Games ..and I am not bad at it either ...It is a crucial part of a relationship...and if you cant play you are F'kd... Seriously ..it is sad but every couple I have known play it... I have lost plenty of Relationship Mind Games ...My advice is - if you are single - do not Marry until you have played it for a while..if you suss that he/she is at it...walk away - it will do your head in - it is worse than physical pain..
2007-01-07 09:11:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
One of my old flames used to do that. Mind you, it was Derren Brown, the well known mentalist. Just trying to keep his hand in, I expect.
2007-01-07 09:11:22 · answer #10 · answered by gaz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I feel they are just attention seekers that want to see other people hurt and maybe then they will get the praise / attention needed when they 'help' that person make up etc...
2007-01-07 09:06:42 · answer #11 · answered by The Weird One! 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋