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They say it’s tough to understand women. We beg to differ. Men are tough to get too. Lucky for you, we give you the low-down on the things he says, and what they might ACTUALLY mean.
1. I’m just protective
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He means possessive. He’s jealous of someone talking to you or thinks you find him interesting. He wants to cover it up by saying he’s protective.
2. I’m sorry
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He probably just wants to end the argument soon because he’s tired of fighting, so he apologizes.
3. It’s okay
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It’s definitely NOT okay. Abort mission. I repeat, abort mission. Whatever it is that you have done, undo it, NOW!
4. It’s a surprise!
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He hasn’t thought of what he’d give you for your anniversary, and wants to cover up by telling you it’s a surprise.
5. She’s just a friend
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She probably is. But he wants you to think she’s absolutely non-threatening. But you’re not totally convinced, are you? All women crave is for a man to call every woman he knows apart from him mom, to call all his girl-friends, his sisters.
6. You make the plan
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He’s downright lazy to make a plan. But this gives him an opportunity to make you feel special. Win-win!
7. I was just checking to see if you remember
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He’s clearly forgotten. He knows you remember, but he’s probably forgotten. It could be your birthday, anniversary or anything else that could be important.
8. I trust you, I just don’t trust him
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This is a classic. He does trust you. But it doesn’t mean he’ll let you be in a room alone with this guy he’s referring to. There are chances he thinks you may be attracted to him and he feels threatened.
9. You think I should go?
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He really wants to go. He’s looking for you to approve. It could be a boy’s night, football, or something he knows you might not approve of.
10. You’re not fat, you’re just healthy
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You’re fat. It means you’re fat. That’s what he means. He’s trying to be nice. But you can take a hint. Go run. Quite literally!
Now that you’re up to speed, you’re all set to take on your relationship like a pro!
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