I don't know what else to say...

I know I said the games were over in 2010 but I have to beg to differ. Games are still being played at such a rapid pace now that I had to give some guidance on how you all can stay on top of your situations. It really shouldn't come to this and we should all be grown and able to play potential relatonships straight up but that's not the case right now. The weather is nice now and people are out to rebuild their rotations for the summer.

Mass' proven theories:

Maintain your options...

Until they can prove they can make it through some grey skies, they're not official yet. Show some multi-tasking skills by drawing off some new energy from a variety of different options. Options keeps you fresh and plus there's nothing wrong with some friendly competition. People appreciate what they have to work hard for. If it's too easy, they'll take you for granted. Plus no matter what they say, people love a challenge. They love the chase. Make it appear that in order to lock you down they have to be willing to put in some work. If everything was so easy, everyone would be in a relationship. You want to make sure whoever it is....is official and battle tested. If it's artificial let it be but you need time to tell. Options are nice to fall back on because they'll start trippin at one point and you have to keep it moving. Never chase...replace.

Keep some mystery about yourself...

You can't be an open book right away. Keep something to yourself. Have them wanting and anticipating the opportunity to learn more about you. Give to them in doses and don't become so familiar and so predictable so soon. That's the quickest way for someone to get bored of you  real quick. They'll figure there's nothing new about you, skim through all your lifes chapters only to find out that there's know climax throughout the story..

Stay Indifferent...

No matter what you have to keep your cool. If you're in it for the long run... take your time and relax. You must maintain that take it or leave it attitude. Act like you're still not impressed but show some glimpse of interest at times. Keep them guessing what's on your mind and/or thinking they need to do more to grab your attention. You'll be surprised how far this will take you. They'll be stepping up their gear, their workout plan..and will try even harder to get you wide open. You may be tempted to slip but maintain...give them their props to keep them motivated but still act like it's not enough to get you all emotional attached.

Never Become Too Available...

Keep it moving..stick to your orginal schedule.. especially in the beginning. Never give any open invites or your entire week will be booked. Even if your planning to stay in the crib by your lonesome to watch some hoops or now baseball (or sex in the city for the women), say you're going out with your friends. Keep them guessing and wondering where you been, who you been with or if your out flirting or mixing it up. By doing this they'll appreciated the time you give them when time permits. On the flip side if someone can't answer your calls or texts within 24-48 hours..they're playing games so they need to be cut immediately. Studies show people on average check their phones every 52 seconds. (Source: MassAppeal)

There are just a few important tips. True enough it shouldn't be about games so these rules should only be applied until there's some mutual interest expressed. Until then, keep it tight.

FH: What other rules should be applied to this list?