Have you ever wondered why he didn’t call although he said he would. Well… as most of us probably already know this, very often guys say one thing and mean something opposite. The “I will call you” is probably the most popular one but there are several other phrases that men love to use.
Steve Santagati – a relationship expert from “The Today Show”: prepared a little dictionary translating the true meaning of “man-phrases”.
- “I’ll call you” – meaning “I may call you.” Santagati says a man will definitely ask for your phone number if he likes you, but he could also just be looking for quick way to end the conversation.
-“I’ve been busy lately,” can mean two things. According to Santagati, if you’ve been dating less than six months, it means, “I’ve lost interest in you.” If you’ve been dating longer, it means, “I like you, but I also need to focus on other things.”
-“I need some space,” meaning “This relationship is moving too fast.” It could also mean: “It’s over.” Santagati recommends asking if he still wants to date you. If he says “yes” and your are still interested in him give him some time. Also, spend time with your friends and family or pursue your own interests. That way, you’re not so dependent on him.
-“I love spending time with you.” He actually means, “I love you – I think.” He probably is not 100% sure of his feelings but he really cares about you.
- “I want this to last forever” he means, “I’m really happy right now.” Santagati says that if you’re wondering if your relationship has a future, a man’s behavior is more important than his words. For example, is he physically affectionate? Does he remember the things that are important to you? Is he supportive when you need it? If you can answer “yes” to all those questions, your relationship is doing just fine.