How do you know when a man is playing mind games?

But if your man likes to keep you hanging without giving any clear indication of how he feels about you, then here are some signs that he is playing mind games. Hot and cold behavior: You used to constantly text each other for days and weeks before he suddenly cut contact without any warning or reason.

Why do men play mind games?

They Like To Stroke Their Ego​ One of the main reasons why men play mind games is because they feel the need to stroke their own ego. They need to feel that they are wanted and adored and so will get what they want by playing mind games with women. This also gives them a sense of power.