The expression “being played” generally means being taken advantage of by someone you care about. Why should you care, how does it happen, and what can you do about it? You should care because both the act and the outcome of being played are deeply damaging to your sense of self and to your relationships.
If he's constantly “too busy” for you but hangs out with other people, he may be playing you. Try asking him about the relationship to see where you stand. If he brushes off the question, he's likely not serious about you. If you think your guy is playing you, ask him about his intentions.
Another clear sign he likes you is if he is actively trying to hang out with you, or help you, or find out more about you. There are also indicators like eye contact or compliments, and showing that he's interested in your physical appearance, or who you are as a person.
If you notice they're giving lots of compliments or getting physically close, but they're not asking you questions about yourself or engaging in conversation, you might be dealing with a player. These types of people are not focused on taking relationships to another level and simply just want to have fun.
If she waits a long time to reply, she might be playing hard to get. Ask her out on a date. If she won't commit to the date and just says to wait and see, she may be stringing you along. Pay attention to how she acts.
Don't try to suppress those emotions just because they feel bad. Instead, let yourself work through your pain and embrace your emotions. You might not feel like going out or talking to friends during this time, and that's okay. Let yourself cry if you need to.
If you notice he is making more eye contact with you or you catch a guy staring at you, he is probably attracted to you. He may be enthralled by your good looks and may be fantasizing about kissing you. Perhaps he stares at you and smiles; that could mean he likes you, too.
You try to find excuses to spend time with them as well. And when you meet up, you will sense they have eyes and ears for you and you alone. They will take the lead to make plans with you. They will listen to all your stories no matter how long or boring or detailed they are.
