Players, in the context of dating and relationships, often engage in insincere and manipulative behavior to get what they want without any genuine emotional commitment. When it comes to texting, they may use various tactics to deceive and take advantage of others’ feelings.
These kind of people may make others feel overwhelmed, used, or confused about their intentions. So, it’s important to recognize these behaviors in order to protect yourself from getting played.
Here are the ten warning signs that you need to know if he is a player through text.
He’s Texting You One-Fits-All And Over-The-Top Compliments
When a guy bombards you with compliments that seem like they could be sent to anyone, it’s a warning sign. Authentic compliments are personal and thoughtful. If his messages feel overly fancy or exaggerated, it might indicate that he’s not really serious and is just playing games with you.
He Initiated Sexting Right Off The Bat
If the conversation turns to sexting too quickly without a real emotional connection, it’s a red flag. A guy who’s truly interested will want to know more about you beyond just the physical stuff. He’ll be curious to know the real you instead of only focusing on the physical aspects.
He’s Coming On Too Strong
It’s nice to feel wanted and desired, but if a guys is bombarding you with too many messages non-stop and getting upset when you take some time to respond – it’s not healthy. Healthy relationships allow partners to have necessary personal space where they understand each other and respect each other’s time.
You’re Receiving “U up?” Very Late At Night
Late-night texts that are mainly about hooking up are another clear sign he might just be looking for a casual fling rather than a meaningful connection. Respectful partners will talk to you at reasonable hours and show interest in your life rather than just sending flirtatious messages at late hours.
He Ghosts You Now And Then
Ghosting is one of the typical tactics of a player – they often disappears for no apparent reason, only to reappear later like nothing happened. If he does this frequently and leaves you questioning yourself like you have done something wrong – it’s time to question his intentions and ask yourself if you want to be in a relationship with such a person.
He Doesn’t Put Effort Into The Text Conversation
If the conversation feels one-sided, with you doing all the asking and showing interest, he may not be as invested as he claims. A guy who genuinely cares will make an effort to engage and contribute to the conversation.
He Brags A Lot And Doesn’t Bother To Ask You About Yourself
When he’s more interested in talking about himself and his accomplishments rather than learning about you, it indicates he’s more self-centered and not looking for a real emotional connection. One cannot stay happy in a relationship where the other person doesn’t care about you.
He Wants Explicit Pictures Of You
If he constantly insists on sending your explicit photos, he’s not respecting your boundaries or your dignity. A respectful partner will never push you to do something that makes you uncomfortable.
He’s Unclear About His Intentions
If he keeps sending mixed signals and avoids defining the relationship or where things are going, he might be intentionally keeping things vague to avoid commitment.
He Tries Gaslighting You
A player might manipulate the situation and make you doubt your instincts or feelings. If he tries to make you feel crazy or overly emotional for questioning his behavior, it’s a significant red flag.
