Many times men say something but mean totally the opposite. There is no guide or instruction manual that helps women understand men. But here is a list of common phrases of what he says vs. what he means that may bring you a bit closer to understand men better.
What he says and what he means
1. “I am pretty much single” means Although I have a girlfriend, but you look hot.
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2. “You are such a good friend” means I don’t want to date you at all.
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3. “I’ll call you later” means I may or may not call you depending upon how drunk I am.
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4. “How long did your last relationship last?” means Is this a fling or are you up to something serious and long term.
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5. “I am not interested in anything serious” means I just want to have sex with you.
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6. “We should hang out sometime” means I am a dumbass and just cannot ask you out directly.
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7. “It’s not you, it’s me” means Actually it is you, you and only you.
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8. “I’ve been busy with work” means I am so not interested in you.
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9. “Can we discuss it later?” means Can we not discuss it ever.
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10. “I am so sorry baby” means I just want to stop arguing and have some sex.
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11. “I really like your shoes” means He genuinely likes you or probably he is attracted to you.
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12. “My friends really like you” means to say he likes you.
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13. “I am extremely busy but I miss you” means he likes you enough to keep at bay for those rainy days.
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14. “I need space” means He may have doubts about you being the one for him.
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15. “I would like to settle down with someone like you” means For sure he is not talking about settling down with you.
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16. “Why are you with a bad man like me?” means that he would repeatedly cheat on you and he is telling you on your face.
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17. “You look fine” means He just wants to leave the house for the party. He knows that if he comments, you will take another hour to fix it.
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18. “I am listening” means He knows how to play it safe. He may be busy in something more interesting than your talks. Very smartly, he is pretending that he is listening to you.
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19. “It is a guy thing” means The easiest explanation he is giving to get away for the action he has done.
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20. “She is like a sister” means That’s when he wants you to shut up and stop bugging him about the girl he is close to.
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