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29 Things Women Say And What They Really Mean by DCMIX(m): 11:57am On Mar 18, 2018
Many relationship mistakes men make have to do with not knowing when to take a statement or question from their significant others at face value, and when to dig around for a deeper meaning. Often, we’ll just go by the words themselves, because it usually seems easier. However, this can have disastrous long-term consequences. We’re expected to read between the lines.

Here are some tips:

1. “Fine.”
Translation: The opposite of fine. This just means that the discussion is over.

2. “Do whatever you want.”
Translation: This is a test of your judgment. I’m not going to tell you if I think it’s okay or not to do this thing. You should know enough about me by now to know if I’m okay with it. Which I’m not, by the way. If you do this, we are through.

3. “I need space.”
Translation: Get away from me. We’re probably about to break up.

4. “Are you seeing anyone?”
Translation: I’m interested, but I don’t want to waste any more energy on you if you’ve already got someone in your life. If you do, be honest right now. If you don’t, ask me out please.

5. “I’m almost ready.”
Translation: I’ll be ready when I’m ready. Could be 10 minutes, could be an hour. Find something else to do.

6. “You don’t have to, but …”
Translation: If you don’t you’re going to be single very soon.

7. “We need to talk.”
Translation: I need to talk. You need to listen.

8. “We’ll talk about this later.”
Translation: I’m so furious with you that I can’t think straight. I need more time to gather ammunition and/or think about what I’m still doing with you.

9. “I don’t want to ruin our friendship.”
Translation: You will never see me naked.

10. “It’s pretty.”
Translation: Thank you for the gift. But I’m going to exchange this for something I actually like.

11. “Nothing.”
Translation: Did you seriously ask me, “What’s wrong?” As if you don’t know. Everything is wrong. Everything.

12. “Whatever.”
Translation: You have won this round, but I refuse to concede.

13. “I forgive you.”
Translation: I’ve decided I can live with what you’ve done. But you should know that I’m going to use it against you for the rest of your life.

14. “Does this make me look fat?”
Translation: If you answer “Yes,” you’re an idiot. Just tell me I look great.

15. “I’m not hungry.”
Translation: You order whatever you want, just know that I’m going to be picking off your plate, and I don’t want you to give me any s**t about it.

16. “That guy is hot.”
Translation: I think you’re taking me for granted and/or you’re starting to let yourself go a little, so I’m lighting a little fire under your a*s.

17. “Sense of humor is the most important thing to me.”
Translation: But I’ll settle for that guy with the six-pack and giant dong.

18. “Let’s take it slow.”
Translation: I’ve got at least one other guy on a string right now, and I haven’t decided yet which one of you a like more.

19. “I’m sorry.”
Translation: I am empathizing with you for something shi*ty that you went through. This does not mean I am admitting fault in any way.

20. “I’m tired.”
Translation: I don’t want your di*k anywhere near me tonight. I’ll be going to bed soon.

21. “What did you say?”
Translation: It’s up to you to rephrase that stupid thing you just said to avoid a huge fight.

22. “I’m really busy right now.”
Translation: I don’t want to date you. Please stop calling me.

23. “I’m not mad.”
Translation: I’m very mad at you.

24. “Do you think she’s pretty?”
Translation: Tell me I’m pretty. And you get bonus points if you don’t even look at her before you answer.

25. “Do You Love Kids?”
Translation: I want to have babies, but I don’t want to scare you off. However, based on your answer, I will know your level of commitment.

26. “Don’t worry about it.”
Translation: you haven't done what I asked you to do, I can’t count on you for anything.

27. “Maybe.”
Translation: Yes.

28. “We’ll see.”
Translation: No.

29. “Yes.”
Translation: Yes. Or maybe. But probably no.

30. “No.”
Translation: This one’s not open to interpretation.
Re: 29 Things Women Say And What They Really Mean by DCMIX(m): 12:02pm On Mar 18, 2018
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Re: 29 Things Women Say And What They Really Mean by HausaOverlord: 12:34pm On Mar 18, 2018
When will all these muntulas realize that all these shiiit don't apply to naija babes.

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Re: 29 Things Women Say And What They Really Mean by Nobody: 12:43pm On Mar 18, 2018
7 is so funny.

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Re: 29 Things Women Say And What They Really Mean by Foodforthought: 3:03pm On Mar 18, 2018
DCMIX:
Many relationship mistakes men make have to do with not knowing when to take a statement or question from their significant others at face value, and when to dig around for a deeper meaning. Often, we’ll just go by the words themselves, because it usually seems easier. However, this can have disastrous long-term consequences. We’re expected to read between the lines.

Here are some tips:

1. “Fine.”
Translation: The opposite of fine. This just means that the discussion is over.

2. “Do whatever you want.”
Translation: This is a test of your judgment. I’m not going to tell you if I think it’s okay or not to do this thing. You should know enough about me by now to know if I’m okay with it. Which I’m not, by the way. If you do this, we are through.

3. “I need space.”
Translation: Get away from me. We’re probably about to break up.

4. “Are you seeing anyone?”
Translation: I’m interested, but I don’t want to waste any more energy on you if you’ve already got someone in your life. If you do, be honest right now. If you don’t, ask me out please.

5. “I’m almost ready.”
Translation: I’ll be ready when I’m ready. Could be 10 minutes, could be an hour. Find something else to do.

6. “You don’t have to, but …”
Translation: If you don’t you’re going to be single very soon.

7. “We need to talk.”
Translation: I need to talk. You need to listen.

8. “We’ll talk about this later.”
Translation: I’m so furious with you that I can’t think straight. I need more time to gather ammunition and/or think about what I’m still doing with you.

9. “I don’t want to ruin our friendship.”
Translation: You will never see me naked.

10. “It’s pretty.”
Translation: Thank you for the gift. But I’m going to exchange this for something I actually like.

11. “Nothing.”
Translation: Did you seriously ask me, “What’s wrong?” As if you don’t know. Everything is wrong. Everything.

12. “Whatever.”
Translation: You have won this round, but I refuse to concede.

13. “I forgive you.”
Translation: I’ve decided I can live with what you’ve done. But you should know that I’m going to use it against you for the rest of your life.

14. “Does this make me look fat?”
Translation: If you answer “Yes,” you’re an idiot. Just tell me I look great.

15. “I’m not hungry.”
Translation: You order whatever you want, just know that I’m going to be picking off your plate, and I don’t want you to give me any s**t about it.

16. “That guy is hot.”
Translation: I think you’re taking me for granted and/or you’re starting to let yourself go a little, so I’m lighting a little fire under your a*s.

17. “Sense of humor is the most important thing to me.”
Translation: But I’ll settle for that guy with the six-pack and giant dong.

18. “Let’s take it slow.”
Translation: I’ve got at least one other guy on a string right now, and I haven’t decided yet which one of you a like more.

19. “I’m sorry.”
Translation: I am empathizing with you for something shi*ty that you went through. This does not mean I am admitting fault in any way.

20. “I’m tired.”
Translation: I don’t want your di*k anywhere near me tonight. I’ll be going to bed soon.

21. “What did you say?”
Translation: It’s up to you to rephrase that stupid thing you just said to avoid a huge fight.

22. “I’m really busy right now.”
Translation: I don’t want to date you. Please stop calling me.

23. “I’m not mad.”
Translation: I’m very mad at you.

24. “Do you think she’s pretty?”
Translation: Tell me I’m pretty. And you get bonus points if you don’t even look at her before you answer.

25. “Do You Love Kids?”
Translation: I want to have babies, but I don’t want to scare you off. However, based on your answer, I will know your level of commitment.

26. “Don’t worry about it.”
Translation: you haven't done what I asked you to do, I can’t count on you for anything.

27. “Maybe.”
Translation: Yes.

28. “We’ll see.”
Translation: No.

29. “Yes.”
Translation: Yes. Or maybe. But probably no.

30. “No.”
Translation: This one’s not open to interpretation.
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Re: 29 Things Women Say And What They Really Mean by DynasTee: 4:07pm On Mar 18, 2018
Why are you telling us?
Re: 29 Things Women Say And What They Really Mean by SouthEastFacts: 5:34pm On Mar 18, 2018
Sorry. 7 means, I am pregnant.

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Re: 29 Things Women Say And What They Really Mean by Olachase(m): 6:05pm On Mar 18, 2018
By the time I take money slap ur face OP ur post go change matter

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Re: 29 Things Women Say And What They Really Mean by DCMIX(m): 6:39pm On Mar 18, 2018
SouthEastFacts:
Sorry. 7 means, I am pregnant.
you must be speaking from experience. grin
Re: 29 Things Women Say And What They Really Mean by SouthEastFacts: 6:47pm On Mar 18, 2018
DCMIX:
you must be speaking from experience. grin
Lol. I am not a victim yet.

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