what to do when someone gives you mixed signals?
["Don't jump to conclusions or assume anything. ... ", 'Take off your blinders. ... ', "Don't take it personally. ... ", 'Back off. ... ', "Believe what you're told (until convinced you shouldn't). ... ", 'Realize the other person may have issues going on. ... ', "Don't be demanding. ... ", 'Recognize the emotional tug-of-war that can happen.']