You said you were in need of a husband.
Someone who truly loved you, who was ready for commitment, who wasn’t afraid to build a life with you.
So I did what any friend would do — I referred someone I had already vetted.
A good man. Decent. Genuine. Ready.
But then, you started playing hard to get.
The games began. The mixed signals, the delayed responses, the unnecessary tests to “see if he really cares.”
And while you were playing your cards close, he moved on. He found another woman — one who didn’t make him guess, one who knew what she wanted and wasn’t afraid to choose it.
Now it’s his wedding day, and you’re scrolling through social media, whispering to yourself, “He wasn’t patient enough.”
No, dear — he was patient. But patience has an expiry date.
This is 2026. The world has changed. People don’t wait around forever hoping you’ll figure out your feelings. If you meet someone you like, don’t mess around.
Love today is intentional. It’s not a movie scene with endless “will they, won’t they” suspense.
It’s about two people recognizing something beautiful — and choosing not to lose it over pride, fear, or ego.
Playing hard to get may have once felt like a strategy, but in this age, it’s just self-sabotage dressed as mystery.
Because while you’re busy testing, someone else is busy connecting.
So if you find a man who genuinely cares, don’t confuse his consistency for weakness. Don’t test his loyalty by withholding yours.
Be real. Be honest. Be intentional.
Love doesn’t need games — it needs maturity.
And in this 2026 world, bold hearts win faster than cautious ones.
Conclusion:
Sometimes, the opportunity for love doesn’t disappear — you delay it until it passes. If you see something good, nurture it. Don’t play hard to get; play hard to keep.
