You know exactly who I’m talking about, the walking red flag disguised as a smooth-talking, emotionally unavailable, bare-minimum king. The “good morning” text sender who disappears by lunchtime. The guy who somehow has Wi-Fi issues whenever it’s time to make real plans. Yeah, that one.
It’s time to stop letting these amateur Casanovas waste your energy. If he wants to play? Then girl, let’s make sure you hold the controller. Here are 9 ways to handle a player like the absolute QUEEN you are.
1. Recognize the Game Before It Starts
First things first: you need to spot the player before he starts dealing his cards. Does he hit you with the “I’m just really bad at texting” excuse? Does he love hard launching female friends you’ve never heard of? If so, consider him flagged and benched before he can even try.
2. Mirror His Energy
Oh, he takes eight hours to reply but is always online? Then sis, you take 16 hours. Double it. Let him marinate in the uncertainty of your unread messages. Players love the chase, so give them a sprint, not a stroll.
3. Never Be Too Available
If he’s treating you like an option, you need to remind him that you have plenty of them, too. You’re busy building your empire, planning brunch dates, and curating fire outfits. When you stop rearranging your schedule for him, watch how fast he starts craving your attention.
4. Keep Him Guessing
Players thrive on predictability. Flip the script. Respond with mystery. If he asks what you’re doing tonight? “Something fun.” If he wants to hang last minute? “Oh no, I made plans… yesterday.” FOMO is real, and you will become his biggest curiosity.
5. Upgrade, Don’t Settle
Why stress over one guy when you could be entertained by a rotation? Keep your options open and let him know (subtly, of course) that he’s not the only one with a social life. It’s called supply and demand, babe.
6. Hit Him With the Classic ‘Seen’
Sometimes, the best response is no response. If he’s playing games, you set the rules. That one-word “wyd?” text at 2 a.m.? Left on read. The dry “u up?”? Archived. If he’s not bringing his A-game, he gets benched.
7. Make Him Work for It
This is not a free trial. If he wants access to your time, attention, and effort, he needs to EARN IT. No more entertaining guys who put in Walmart-level effort while expecting Gucci treatment. Standards? Sky high.
8. Introduce a ‘No BS’ Policy
The quickest way to disarm a player? Call him out. “Oh, you’re always ‘so busy’? Wow, it must be exhausting being a part-time ghost.” The second he realizes you’re not falling for his nonsense, he’ll either level up or run. Either way, you win.
9. Have a Backup Plan: The Ultimate Glow-Up
If you really want to shake him to his core, show him that his absence doesn’t affect your glow. The best revenge? A flawless, thriving, unbothered YOU.
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Your Move, Queen
There you have it, 9 ways to handle a player without losing your dignity, sanity, or sense of humor. Now tell me, which of these are you trying first? Or do you have a go-to move for dealing with these red flag collectors? Drop your best tips in the comments!