Why withholding attention triggers obsession. (It’s not mean. It’s science.)
💋 Give Less. Get More
By: The Femme Fatale in Red Lipstick Psychology
Let’s get one thing straight: you don’t have to be a villain to play the game.
You just have to stop overgiving.
We’ve been sold the fantasy that love means full availability, immediate responses, and emotional babysitting.
No thanks, darling. That’s not love. That’s self-abandonment wrapped in a Hallmark bow.
In the world of psychology, we call it intermittent reinforcement. You know what that means? The less predictable the reward, the more we crave it. Casinos thrive on it. So do toxic exes.
When you’re always available, you become background noise.
When you’re occasionally available, you become the song stuck in their head.
It’s not manipulation. It’s boundaries with glitter.
When you give less, you create space. Space makes room for curiosity, desire… and a little panic. The good kind.
And no, this isn’t about “playing hard to get.” It’s about not giving more than you're receiving. It's about valuing your time, your silence, and your divine ability to not reply to every ‘hey’.
So next time you feel the urge to triple-text someone who gave you half an effort?
Breathe. Sip something chilled. Reapply your lipstick.
💋 And remember: you’re the prize. Not the customer.
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