It’s like choosing between eating your favorite candy right away or saving it for later, both are good choices, but they have different effects.
Playing cool means acting like you don’t really care about the guy, even though you do. It's like pretending you're not excited about getting a new toy on Christmas morning because you want to surprise your friend.
But sometimes, if you play it cool, the guy might think you’re not interested, just like if you hide your favorite candy and your friend doesn’t know it exists, they might not even ask for it.
On the other hand, if you show that you like a guy, it can be fun! It’s like telling your best friend how much you love playing together. You both get to enjoy the moment more.
Sometimes people play cool because they're shy, just like when you’re nervous about trying something new, even though you know it could be really fun!
So whether you play it cool or not depends on what feels right for you and how you want to connect with the guy.
Examples
- A girl sees a boy she likes at school and tries not to smile too much.
- He sends her a message, but she pretends like it's just a normal conversation.
- She avoids eye contact when he walks by in the hallway.
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See also
- How Does The Three Steps to Making Someone Fall in Love Work?
- How did you know it was love? (Strangers Answer)?
- Should We Play It Cool When We Like Someone?
- Why Love Is Harder in a Second Language | Magdalena Hoeller | TED?
- How Does The Magic of Falling in Love | Sadhguru Work?