@LadyNeptune
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Playing Mind Games
Do Geminis Play Mind Games in Relationships
Geminis are known for their curiosity and playful nature, which can sometimes be mistaken for mind games. They enjoy mental stimulation and can be unpredictable, but their intent is usually to keep things interesting rather than manipulate. Understanding a Gemini's communication style can help navigate their playful banter and deepen connections.
Posted by LadyNeptune
Curious to find out if you Gems like to play mind games with others and Why?Or if you've dated a Gemini and experienced this let's hear about it. What sign are you?
No but I've caught Pisces and Scorps doing it! The Gemini creature will just get you back in our own little creative way.
I don't necessarily mean games in a malicious sort of way.
I know you guys are highly intellectual and the bad rap of y'all being two-faced is misconstrued. You just see an issue from all sides.
Is it from a bored state of mind? To keep things interesting and intellectually stimulating? Or is it more as a test for your SO?
gems are playful. big difference between playing with people and being playful. HUGE.
They are two-faced, Lady Neptune.
The Gemini believes of itself to be a free spirit, evolved, intelligent and open minded to all the possibilities of the world. It refuses to let itself be restricted or controlled, and believes itself to be wonderful for having such amazing qualities.
That is of Itself.
With all others, they are dictating, demanding, narrow minded and refuse to allow them the opportunity they bestow upon themselves.
The Gemini will refuse to let the other live ... while demanding that they be allowed the priviledge .... aka: double standards
That is the epitome of two-face
It's not my problem that you can't handle being told about your negative qualities.
Unless of course it's because you believe you don't have any.
I can accept my negative qualities. But, then again ... I realize I have them.
oh btw, since I've noticed this quality in EVERY Gemini I have encountered, that makes the ration 100% regardless of how many people are in the world. So, now let's see how smart you really are, to see if you are capable of getting that.
*ratio
From what I have experienced some play mind games on accident if they don't know what they want. Also I have experienced where they didn't know they were exhibiting a certain behavior or vibe and they were just being flirtatious and were like oh im sorry im not really feeling some type of way about you sorry if I made you think so. Most that I have known have apologized with the exception of a Gem I dated in college with a Taurus moon he just didn't give a fuck he cheated and messed up our whole friendship after I told him initially that I didn't want to be his girlfriend because if it ended badly he would ruin our friendship, but he insisted we be together and come to find out he had cheated on me with 12 different girls I didn't find out until one girl (a Gem as well) called me and said she was pregnant and didn't know we were together and that she had found out about all of these girls. He would call me non stop after I broke up with him and for a year and half I couldn't go out to parties because he would want to talk and I didn't want to see him. He would get drunk and follow me and he was still a year after that trying to tell me that he loved me the hole time and out of all the girl he wanted to be with me and I was who he really wanted.I ignored that too then 6 months later it was I am leaving school can I see you before I go I was like nope you are just trying to fuck. LOL ITs so weird too recently he messaged me and asked if I wanted to see an old friend at our schools homecoming but I wasn't coming down there, but our mutual friend said he talked about me the whole time, but he played games like a mother fucker I will never understand.
I think we should play them with P-angel..
Thanks for all the replies everyone.
I'm trying to decide where my Gemini man is coming from when he plays these 'seemingly' harmless games. He's a big kid inside so I try to keep that in mind.
Posted by LadyNeptune
Thanks for all the replies everyone.I'm trying to decide where my Gemini man is coming from when he plays these 'seemingly' harmless games. He's a big kid inside so I try to keep that in mind.
What do you mean? This post isn't over, it's just getting started! 😉
Posted by LadyNeptune
Thanks for all the replies everyone.I'm trying to decide where my Gemini man is coming from when he plays these 'seemingly' harmless games. He's a big kid inside so I try to keep that in mind.
What do you mean? This post isn't over, it's just getting started! 😉
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Bring it
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Where do you think he's coming from? We come from many angles..or do we?
Posted by gemguyaz34
Where do you think he's coming from? We come from many angles..or do we?
I'm not sure tbh, hence this thread. And people tend to have a love or hate relationship with you gems and I'm looking for that middle ground.
He likes to prank people with his cousins, it's kinda their thing. In really fucked up ways too.
With me, he'll word certain things in a specific way, almost like he's trying to control my reactions, or predict them. Only to rip the rug out from underneath me.
Posted by LadyNeptune
Thanks for all the replies everyone.I'm trying to decide where my Gemini man is coming from when he plays these 'seemingly' harmless games. He's a big kid inside so I try to keep that in mind.
Can you give an example?
I don't like mind games, I like playfulness but NO MIND GAMES.
They are two-faced, Lady Neptune.
The Gemini believes of itself to be a free spirit, evolved, intelligent and open minded to all the possibilities of the world. It refuses to let itself be restricted or controlled, and believes itself to be wonderful for having such amazing qualities.
That is of Itself.
With all others, they are dictating, demanding, narrow minded and refuse to allow them the opportunity they begstow upon themselves.
The Gemini will refuse to let the other live ... while demanding that they be allowed the priviledge .... aka: double standards
That is the epitome of two-face
My father (a gem) is like this... A very hard lesson to learn in life. I've said many times before, he's taught me how NOT to be...
Most Gems are like this Misslissa.
These are the twins ... so, I suppose it would be all of them. Just different degrees.
LadyNeptune, it sounds from the way you talk, that you think his mind games are cute.
Posted by LadyNeptune
Thanks for all the replies everyone.I'm trying to decide where my Gemini man is coming from when he plays these 'seemingly' harmless games. He's a big kid inside so I try to keep that in mind.
Can you give an example?
I don't like mind games, I like playfulness but NO MIND GAMES.
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He got selected to go to Vegas in march by his work. I was all excited for him. I asked him what weekend (we had already planned a weekend trip for my bday). So he tells me it's THAT weekend. I ask him if he remembers what that weekend was. He plays dumb. Which made me feel sad that he forgot.
Then of course he shows me the paperwork and it's for the weekend prior.
It feels like he's testing me, trying to get a reaction out of me.
LadyNeptune, it sounds from the way you talk, that you think his mind games are cute.
I think he's beyond cute. His mind games, not so much.
We have such different ways of communicating.
Posted by wicked
Maybe he was teasing you.... pretending to have forgotten your bday! And then tra la a surprise gift for u!
Oh he's for sure teasing me. And the above example is just one of many.
I'm just trying to gain some insight into the why. I'm starting to second guess everything he says...
They are two-faced, Lady Neptune.
The Gemini believes of itself to be a free spirit, evolved, intelligent and open minded to all the possibilities of the world. It refuses to let itself be restricted or controlled, and believes itself to be wonderful for having such amazing qualities.
That is of Itself.
With all others, they are dictating, demanding, narrow minded and refuse to allow them the opportunity they bestow upon themselves.
The Gemini will refuse to let the other live ... while demanding that they be allowed the priviledge .... aka: double standards
That is the epitome of two-face
lmao
She could't wait to jump on this thread boooooy...pathetic
BUT I do agree I've dated 2 geminis in the past and they played hella mind games
You should always look to a person's actions rather than to what they spew out of their mouth.
Posted by wicked
Men tease their women... isnt that a common trait among men? Dont we expect our guy to tease us? And if they don't we feel they dont look us enough. Its a trap.lol!
My husband is an Aries. He teases me a lot and if and when I complain about it, he has told me its his way of being affectionate and fussing with me. Maybe your guy also does this in the same way?
I don't mind the teasing at all. I tease him back just a fiercely.
Honestly I'm not at all bothered by his little mind games. Just curious if this is a Gemini trait and wanted to learn more about it.
The more time I spend with him I'm learning to tap into my inner child and not take things so seriously.
Posted by LadyNeptune
The more time I spend with him I'm learning to tap into my inner child and not take things so seriously.
Which is an easy task for a Fish
I like to test the waters. Some may view this as mind games, but when/if I am doing this "testing" it is only coming from a place of insecurity on my part. If I have feelings invested and am uncomfortable with them, that's generally when I find myself doing a push-pull thing and the other person will think or accuse me of playing mind games when really I am just wanting some reassurance.
Posted by ashley1734
I like to test the waters. Some may view this as mind games, but when/if I am doing this "testing" it is only coming from a place of insecurity on my part. If I have feelings invested and am uncomfortable with them, that's generally when I find myself doing a push-pull thing and the other person will think or accuse me of playing mind games when really I am just wanting some reassurance.
That's good to know! He's on the cusp of cancer and Gemini, and his Leo Venus and Mars definitely all have him looking for assurance from me. For the longest time he would 'complain' that I just wanted him around for his D. And I'd have to reiterate that I like every bit of him 🙂
I'm a Gemini and I wouldn't say we initiate the mind games, but if given the opportunity to play some minds games we are a more than worthy opponent. lol
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Curious to find out if you Gems like to play mind games with others and Why?
Or if you've dated a Gemini and experienced this let's hear about it. What sign are you?