MelodyRye Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 I'm wondering if that's possible to happen. I always read stories about women getting strung along but never about a man going through that. Or is this just a female issue, where girls get more attached while guys would leave fast? I'm referring to in a relationship.
PegNosePete Posted November 4, 2015 Posted November 4, 2015 Of course. Stringing is not an exclusively male trait. 4
LostOnes05 Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Of course. Has happened to me quite a few times. I never understand the rationale behind it.
carhill Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Pretty common with MW's, whether disclosed or undisclosed. OTOH, IME, when dating single women who demonstrably lived alone, I can't recall any significant instances of getting strung along, no more or less than anyone does when dating since expectations are necessarily low, as is loyalty. People change their minds, which is different than purposely stringing someone along. 1
dumbass2 Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 It happens on both ends because I do believe sometimes ex's have a problem letting go (even dumpers) and are just are confused with their feelings and emotions after a break up. even down the road a bit. I'm sure some know exactly what they are doing, but i also think there are times when they don't understand how what they are doing with breadcrumbs and whatever, effects the other person. Call it selfish, call it manipulative and like I said, I'm sure some know exactly what they are doing.
MoreAmore Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 I've been accused of it. I do not agree, but take that for what it's worth.
Michelle ma Belle Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 Women have been known to weave many a tapestry
Wewon Posted November 5, 2015 Posted November 5, 2015 I originally thought that this was a satire thread. Yes, men get strung along a lot. I suspect that its because its acceptable for women to give vague answers that can be construed several ways (breadcrumbs). A lot of relationships, and stringing, start with a woman doing something ambiguous and a man having to respond decisively. This paradigm can be easily abused.
Author MelodyRye Posted November 8, 2015 Author Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) I originally thought that this was a satire thread. Yes, men get strung along a lot. I suspect that its because its acceptable for women to give vague answers that can be construed several ways (breadcrumbs). A lot of relationships, and stringing, start with a woman doing something ambiguous and a man having to respond decisively. This paradigm can be easily abused.No, wasn't intended for mocking reasons. Just that apparently men never seem to post about it. Just that I have never seen a man posting or telling someone about investing years into a relationship and the woman either wanting out or not being sure he's the one. Even here on similar threads, where there were a couple stringing along post, it was a woman getting strung along. Edited November 8, 2015 by MelodyRye
sandylee1 Posted November 8, 2015 Posted November 8, 2015 Sometimes people don't realise they are being strung along. Way back before marriage..there was a time I'd be dating..looking for 'the one'. At a point I knew he wasn't the one.. but just stayed in the relationship to pass time and because certain elements were very enjoyable.... but they weren't marriage material. I'm not really sure you could call it stringing along.
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