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“Don’t Think You’ve Encountered Love, Actually, You’re Just a Pastime for Men”

How to Differentiate Between Genuine Interest and Casual Dating

Sara is a girl with little dating experience. Lately, when she’s not giggling at her phone or staring out the window, she remains silent when asked what’s wrong.

Sara’s behavior has been getting stranger these days. Her emotions fluctuate, and only after persistent questioning did it come to light that she’s in love.

She met a boy she really likes, who reciprocated the feelings, but his interest in her is inconsistent.

Someone warned Sara that she might just be a passing fancy for the boy, but she refused to believe it, thinking he’s just busy or forgot to reply to her messages.

When asked about the boy, Sara had no information about him, not even his financial status.

Moreover, they have no mutual friends, and he hasn’t introduced her to his friends or family.

Women like reliable men, as they provide a sense of security, regardless of wealth.

If someone truly likes another person, they won’t make them feel insecure. Any actions causing insecurity indicate a problem.

Dostoevsky wrote that love isn’t one heart knocking on another, but sparks flying when two hearts collide.

Love is not a one-sided affair but mutual affection. If you’re left wondering about the other person’s whereabouts and activities, is it really love?

Since contacting the boy, he sporadically chats with Sara, mostly late at night, but sometimes abruptly stops replying.

Everyone advised Sara not to dwell on him too much. Someone who genuinely cares for you wouldn’t behave this way.

Men only chat inconsistently when treating someone as a backup option. When they like someone, they respond promptly.

Even if they can’t reply immediately, they will update the other person about their whereabouts, rather than leaving them waiting.

Genuine affection doesn’t lead to disappointment or sadness. Why make someone fret over you?

Responding promptly to entertainment but ignoring messages when upset or bored only shows a lack of real interest.

Often, men give gifts and attention out of loneliness, not genuine feelings.

Mistaking loneliness for love and being a backup for loyalty is a misunderstanding. In reality, it’s nothing.

If someone truly wants a relationship, they will make proper plans, introduce themselves, involve you in their life, and care about you. Otherwise, it’s just a game, not love.

Over time, Sara realized the situation and stopped initiating contact with the boy. Surprisingly, he never contacted her first either.

Sara thought her lack of response made her rejection clear. However, unbeknownst to her, he never really cared and was only ending things conveniently.

Some bonds are hard to sever and leave confusion. Love is dizzying, irrational, and even if contact is cut, it’s messy and not mutual understanding.

Both parties are experienced in love. Only when feelings are not taken seriously can they end without drama, as it was just a fling from the start, needing no further explanation.