Why do women do this? Part 2

Firecross said

Yeah, I figured that, I mean I wondered why I was being kept around. I think it was more of keeping her options open and I was gonna be a last resort. I think it was pretty sinister on her part now that I think about it. At the end of the day I know I am better than she is because I would have never done that to someone, I would have been upfront about it. I really hope it snowballs with the guy she's chasing and kicks herself for screwing up what she had, she doesn't even know how good she had it.

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Well, you handled your business correctly, IMO, but the reason she did that is women (some, not all), like to have a bird in the hand, if I may. In a woman's mind, once she knows you have feelings for her, you become the "ace" up her sleeve. You're the guy, (not boyfriend or husband) that buys her birthday presents, takes her out from time to time, goes to the spot where she has a flat tire, or picks her up when she needs a ride, etc. etc. etc - the list goes on and on - basically, being used. You're hoping that one day you'll get at least a peck on the lips or a spark or something - and it can drag out forever, or until you decide to cut it off.

Dude, I've seen guys like that my whole teenage-adult life - with my girl cousins, my aunt, hell, even my three sisters. I always felt bad for those dudes.