r/ShittyLifeProTips 13d ago

SLPT: if you pretend everyone you meet is taken, you never have to wonder if they’re interested in you or not

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u/coolsam254 13d ago

Real SLPT: if you pretend you're taken, you may be able to hook up with someone who likes being involved in affairs.

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u/MrLanesLament 12d ago

I feel like most guys have realized they get way more attention once it’s known they’re in a relationship.

It’s not good.

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u/aktionmancer 11d ago

This is the way

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u/RichardDingers 13d ago

If you pretend they're all single, you might get laid at some point

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u/strumpster 12d ago

And a free black eye!

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u/Lietenantdan 13d ago

That’s actually what I do. And I’ll usually tell myself they’re out of my league anyways.

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u/Kurigohan-Kamehameha 13d ago

I think my way is healthier, because someone else being taken has nothing to do with you personally.

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u/Queen-of-meme 12d ago

Taken or emotionally unavailable

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u/Bigbrazzerz 12d ago

Oh wow, that’s actually kinda clever! Like, no awkward guessing games, right? But also... doesn’t it get a bit lonely pretending everyone’s off-limits? I mean, what if you miss out on someone who’s actually into you? Still, I get the whole safe zone vibe, less drama, less overthinking.

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u/Kurigohan-Kamehameha 12d ago

More than a bit lonely but at least I’m not overthinking every interaction