Exploring the Effectiveness of Playing Hard to Get in Dating

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This chapter delves into the concept of playing hard to get in dating, discussing its origins and its effectiveness in different cultures. It examines a study conducted in China that analyzed the impact of playing hard to get in a speed dating scenario, finding that it may lead to pursuit but not necessarily liking. The hosts question the validity of the hard-to-get phenomenon and emphasize the importance of cultivating relationships and open communication for fulfilling relationships.

Folk wisdom suggests that playing ‘hard to get’ can help you attract a potential partner. But many psychologists have been skeptical about whether it does have an effect in dating. Over the past few years several new studies on the effect have aimed to pin down the rare circumstances where it might actually be effective.