I feel like the type of men who string women along aren’t gonna be the type to tell you the actual answer. I am telling you this as a man. This is a very stupid game to play with someone, and I would hate if it were done to me.

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Are you heavyset and working on losing weight? If so he may see potential but isn’t currently attracted to you but is staying friends to see the results before fully committing to a romantic relationship. I know myself and quite few guys will do this because it’s one of the only ways to get into a relationship nowadays. Sometimes it’s also something like drinking or smoking that we want to see if you can quit before committing to a relationship.

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If while in the relationship they seem uninterested and won’t engage in communication

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Are you bartering sex for specific romantic gestures or relationship benchmarks? That’s usually a pretty surefire sign, especially since it can dampen romantic interest that may otherwise have been present and make them come across as more performative (bc it is)

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Never

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I never want to string anyone along

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Because everyone likes to be liked.

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Need more examples. Any emotional cues?

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