... that doesn't mean things have changed.

This is a mistake I've seen countless times: guy seduce girl, they make sweet love, guy thinks he's now "in" and stop gaming her, guy is surprised when she tells him "I don't love you anymore" (a.k.a." I'm banging/going to bang somebody else").

I often feel that there's more need of detailed posts about what's called "relationship management": the scene is way too focused about the initial stages of the game but it's the development what's really important. If you fall (lose control) for a girl you're going to get hurt really bad - especially if you've been playing the "asshole" game in the first stage... she is going to get revenge on you for that, no mercy.

So here's my small bag of tips:

You HAVE to be in control

I mean all the time. No slips. She wants to be lead, she wants to think of you as the tower staning still in the middle of her emotional storm. Don't show her your weaknesses - yes it's hard, yes it's cruel but that's life. The "man that sometimes shows his femminine side" is an invention of our modern times, women find that extremely unattractive on a biological level.

Remember, she's disposable

She is NOT your world. Yes, she's awesome and you're having a great time. That doesn't mean you should go out of your way for her. Don't take her shit. If she has a serious, motivated issue she wants to discuss with you then it's okay (and even then, be firm and don't give something for nothing). If she just feels emotional and thinks you're a good lightning rod for her angst, no avail - be clear from the beginning about this.

Keep gaming other girls

In front of her. She has to know that you have options. She must be aware that, if she wants to keep you, she has to be better than those options. That said, I won't suggest you to cheat on her - that's out of the line for me: making her feel like shit is different than making her desire you. That said, if you cheat on her at the right time, it works - I've seen that in action. It makes her feel like she's inadequate. But again, that's no fair play to me.

Be always ready to lose her

Relationship management is a game of poker. If you bring fear at the table, you're going to lose. Don't be a chicken - don't compromise with her. If she gives you an ultimatum, you're out. You can't compromise, as it is a sign of weakness and it will taint your relationship...once she knows you're willing to bend over to keep her, she will use that over and over again.