Women in love often lose sight of the little games guys play when they're dating. Here are five of the most common mind games men play to avoid commitment and how you can spot them. 1. Mind Game #1 - My ex broke my heart and I'm just soooo tore up about it that it's going to take me time to make a commitment. When a guy uses this one, he may have had a bad break-up indeed, but he's not as distraught about it as he makes it seem. Often, men will use this to try and gain a woman's sympathy.

They can get away with a lot more with a woman who's sympathetic to their "plight". Instead, when a guy tells you this, tell him that you'd rather date him when he's over his ex and is actively looking for a commitment. Mind Game #2 - My parents are divorced and I'm afraid to commit to a woman. This may very well be true, but often, it's another commitment-evasion tactic, so don't fall for it. Don't try to be the one to change him. Most likely, you won't succeed.

I just want to live together first before I get married. This one is common. It's the why should I pay for the milk when I can get the cow for free scenario. If you live with a guy at the beginning of your relationship, chances are you won't end up at the altar. Instead, you'll still be living with him, five years will have passed and you'll wonder where all the time went. 4. Mind Game #4 - I'm still good friends with my ex. It takes a very evolved man to be platonic friends with an ex

If your potential guy is too chummy with his ex, don't get involved. Move on and find a guy who's got all of his past doors closed. Mind Game #5 - Lots of women want me, so you're lucky to have me. A guy may not directly tell you this, but he'll show in his actions. He thinks he's hot, so naturally he'll try to make you feel like every woman in the world shares his opinion. Stay away from a guy who acts this way. Instead, go for a guy who doesn't need other women to stroke his ego