At the most general level, game in a relationship comes down to a simple question: How happy do you aspire to be? A man who aspires to be very happy is very attractive. He is a leader toward this higher ground of greater well being. And the primary indicator that he aspires, with confidence, to reach this higher ground is his response when his girlfriend gives him grief. Does he engage the grief, or turn away to set out again on his own path toward happiness? Do the latter and she will want to come along.