NWR: What the heck does this mean?

hlvonb

I heard this earlier today when I was talking with a co-worker. She said it's something her mom told her when she started dating. I don't know if it's something that has 1 specific meaning or if it can be interpreted in a way that fits "you" or "your life" or something. 

"The player is always the playee. The playee always gets played. And the unsuspecting 3rd party.... they never wanted to be in the game in the 1st place.... be careful who you invite into your life.... or back into it. You could find yourself playing a game where no one wins - ever."

KytchynWitche

Well, the first two sentences don't make much sense to me at all. But my take-away is this: don't play other people and don't let them play you, because that never works out well for anyone involved. Basically it comes down to "do unto others", I reckon.

theartistformerlyknownas

Sounds like someone broke into the wine a little early cuz that doesn't make any sense. Sure, often the person you "play" (I hate that term) can end up playing you back, but not always... and there isn't even always a 3rd person involved when someone is getting played. I think her mom was probably incredibly bitter about something.

The piece of grandma advice I like comes from my friend's grandma, who says "you lose 'em how you got 'em," i.e. if they'll cheat with you, they'll cheat on you. 

beethery

I just tell people, "Don't let yourself get played." That shit applies to everything though.

What you got told though???? Someone thought they was Bartleby and should get all wordsmith on the message and fucked up.

What they should've said was, "Don't do games. They are bad."

hlvonb

KytchynWitche said:

Well, the first two sentences don't make much sense to me at all. But my take-away is this: don't play other people and don't let them play you, because that never works out well for anyone involved. Basically it comes down to "do unto others", I reckon.

@KytchynWitche

I got that vibe too. I was also kind of thinking it may have something to do with being cautious of an ex or someone who suddenly wants you back (when you're with someone else).