Okay, I was reading a men’s magazine I borrowed and came up with this idea. Take note that these are not really lies but are phrases that could mean a different thing. So guys, if you’re reading, watch out for these.
I’m breaking up with you. Hold it! It’s not really the end of the world right then and there. Sometimes, us women say this just to check if you really do love us. I admit, I said this a couple of times. I like being pursued by my boyfriend. There’s just something I want to hear him say and that line sometimes gets him to do so. Of course, it could REALLY mean we want to break up. But hey, don’t give up so easily.
You know, you’re a nice guy and all… Or, “you’re like a big/younger brother to me…” Well, a lot of us say this because of one thing: we’re not really aiming for a relationship with you but we still like to have you as a friend. We can’t really just blurt out, “No, you’re not exactly boyfriend material. I’m sorry.” Else, how do you think you would have reacted from that?
We’re actually just friends… Weeeell, another similar line would be “He’s actually gay.” But we could be saying that (especially to a suitor or rival) just so we don’t hurt anybody’s feelings. And no, I won’t let you check my messages (from him) or even hear our conversations - you’ll be a lot more confused with that.
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I admit, I’ve been burned by the first lie more than once. But you know what? Fuck it. There are plenty of good ways to solicit confirmation of my affection. Telling me we should break up isn’t one of them. If you tell me you want to break up with me, I’m going to take you at face value. If you’re lying to me, then breaking up is probably a good thing. This lie isn’t going to deepen the intimacy of our relationship; it’s going to make me feel insecure about it, and that will guarantee a breakup before too long.
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