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These games serve specific purposes for individuals from "summary" of Games People Play by Eric Berne, MD
The games we play in our daily interactions with others are not just idle pastimes. They serve a variety of specific purposes for individuals, whether we are consciously aware of it or not. These games can be seen as social transactions that fulfill certain psychological needs or desires within us. For example, some games may provide a sense of validation or ego boost for the players, allowing them to feel important or superior in some way. Others may serve as a means of seeking attention or affection from others, fulfilling a deep-seated need for connection and validation. Still, others may be used as a way to avoid intimacy or vulnerability, creating a barrie...
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