Whether you're 18, 20, or 28-- the dating game doesn't change all too much. Yes, of course there are plenty of fish in the sea but some of those fish that have been entering and exiting our lives have been awful. They flat out suck. If you're single, I can almost bet that there was someone that instantly came to mind when you began reading this. You know, the guy that made things so frustrating, it became the most annoying thing you ever had to deal with.

Instead of being the one that's left looking foolish, put these guys in their place. The concept could seem petty or crude, but as Nick Jonas would say, "we're too sexy beautiful." So why not? Odds are that they're temporary so let's not be naive. We can usually determine that from the start but we remain blinded.

There's more to it when playing hard to get. Always classy, never trashy-- Be tough, stay confident and hold your ground because two can play that game.

For starters, loyalty is key in every relationship. It doesn't matter how serious or not, it's a pretty logical concept. So if you're looking for something long-term, leave this situation immediately. If you're unsure of what you want I'm going to state the obvious here. If he cannot stay loyal to you, you do not have to stay loyal to him. I don't care if you're hanging out on a semi-consistent basis. If he thinks it's okay to be slick enough to talk to more than one girl while trying to sweet talk you, game on. Do it back. Talk to multiple guys, play the field. Don't just sit there and get worked up about it.

Now, despite what one might think, sometimes the best medicine is simply to not care. I mean, hippies are living proof. So do not care about him, his friends, or what people might say. By not caring you have one less thing to worry about when it comes to h-i-m. By taking your emotions out of these situations, you will not become an entirely ruthless chick, but instead he will know you're not to mess with. If he's still willing to "get" you, game on. Your emotions are his biggest weapon, it's no secret. By not caring, you're taking away his ammo while it's likely that he will still remain interested. You're most important, and this would leave you so many steps ahead.

Another big thing is if he doesn't put in the effort to being with you, and by that I mean physically seeing you... Later skater. You have to remind yourself that you're so beyond worth it. You're pretty, educated, and know what you want in the years to come. Don't wait around on his clock. Does he really think his time is more valuable than your own? He better not because if he does, nice try... Game on. Do things your way and on your time. Stop saying "yes" each time he contacts you especially if it's over the weekend majority of the time. Let him crawl to you, don't be the one doing the crawling.

Always, and I mean always, SLAY. Look your best each time you go out and own it-- know you're a smoke. If the one who thinks they have the upper hand will be there then assure him you slay over the other girls in the room. Why? He already knows the great qualities about you despite still being a fool trying to play you. It's the real kicker. Make it suck for him because 9 times out of 10, he will try to cling to you. Just continue sipping your drink and pay no mind.

Besides, you cannot honestly believe that if he's out and spots someone he's attracted to, he's going to do nothing about it. If he's not your boyfriend, you're going to be the last thought on his mind at the moment-- just like he should be if that was us in the situation. The best part is when they fail and try to lean towards you, you have all the power. Guys can be dogs, but the ball will be in your court. You have the goods. Make him know he can't always get what he wants-- game on.

Unfortunately, in today's society cell phones play a major part in any sort of relationship. It's stupid and pathetic, but that's just how it is. With that being said, it says a lot about someone with how they use their phone, in the sense that it's likely on them all the time. If you reach out to him and it takes him almost forever to get back to you with no legitimate reason, something must be up. I can't speak for everyone, but I can promise that if I like you and I'm interested in you, I will respond to you when you reach out to me pretty quickly or at least shortly after. So game on. Don't you dare put up with that. Instead, do not respond to him. It's time for you to take action and make him know what it feels like on the other end. It's not us being petty or a crazy raging feminist; It's just us making something else a priority, like you, when you chose to do this to us.

You don't need some boy-- that's right, a boy, not man, to fulfill your happiness. That's what your family, girlfriends, booze, credit cards, make-up, food or whatever, is for. These years are your prime years. Establish yourself with your career, become financially stable, and just live life to the actual fullest. Continue to do you and keep rolling with the punches. While you're absolutely killing it at life, continue to string these boys along because there's no better satisfaction than knowing you aren't the one who's being played. After all, they're firm believers of the concept don't hate the player hate the game, right? They won't be able to make you feel small with the whole "I don't like you" or the "let's be friends" card making you feel empty that you ever tried with these jerks in the first place.

All-in-all, when it's our turn to have the good, long-term guy that's worthy of meeting our parents, it will justify how all these years and losers are going to make us appreciate them more. There's almost always a positive in each negative, right?

If you're a guy that happens to be reading this. Let me enlighten you with some words of wisdom: Don't play games with a girl that can play them better.