Joy feelings magazine JFMAGAUG-OCT | Page 77

yours), a revealing slip of the tongue— these are signs that the victim is slipping into the moment and pressure is to be applied. Master the Art of the Bold Move One person must go on the offensive, and it is you. Beware the Aftereffects Stir the pot, even if that means a return to inflicting pain and pulling back. Never rely on your physical charms; even beauty loses its appeal with repeated exposure. Only strategy and effort will fight off inertia Maintain your mystery and lightness Avoid the slow burnout, Once you feel disenchanted and know it is over, end it quickly, without apology. Once you are truly disenchanted, there is no going back, so don’t hang on out of false pity. It is more compassionate to make a clean break. If that seems inappropriate or too ugly, then deliberately disenchant the victim with anti-seductive behavior. 76 JF MAG 2019!