8 Signs Someone Might Be a Player

The allure of new relationships is the thrill and excitement that comes with it. It’s all too easy to fall for someone’s charm and wit, to get swept away by their romantic words and gestures, especially a player. Are you worried about giving your heart away to a player who won’t take care of it, who might cheat on you or leave you for the next person that comes along? To save yourself all that pain and heartache, here are the warning signs that you might be dealing with a player.

If you relate to this video and want to know if someone is leading you on, we have a video on that too:    • 7 Signs They're Leading You On  

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