Hi squirrley,
In regards to your original post, I think it has something to do with evolution and animal instincts. I have this article somewhere in my office that says that females (for every animal) like to play games to make sure that their male is the right one. In other words, to make sure that the male that is chasing after them is "fit" enough to bear their children. In this sense, "fit" is associated with genetics. Men on the other hand are aggressive in nature and wants to mark territory and want to play hard.
I try and find that article and expand on it later...so if what I said do not make sense then please excuse this poor bastard
BTW, I actually agree with you. I don't like mind games...but such is like I guess.
If, in your effort to appear wise, no one understands but you...who has missed the point?