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- A new study suggests people find others who reciprocate their romantic interest more sexually attractive.
- This sounds obvious, but it goes against the age-old idea that you should “play it cool.”
- In reality, there is no evidence to suggest playing hard to get is a superior dating method.
- In fact, you could end up attracting people who are totally inappropriate for you.
- Also, it simply makes you look like you’re not interested, and you might lose someone you really like as a result.
When you first start dating someone, at least one of your friends will tell you to “play it cool.” It’s a piece of advice that’s almost as old as dating itself, and it’s based on the idea that if you act like you’re not really eager for the relationship, you suddenly become irresistible.
According to a new study, published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior, you can try your best with that method, but it probably won’t work.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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