They don’t mean what they say and never say what they mean. If only men came with a manual, life would be so much simpler. This is my attempt at creating a self-help guide for us ladies. Most of these have been decoded by guys themselves; so no, I haven’t interpreted it wrong.

What Are Man Saying?

He Says: “I’ll call you.”
He Means: “I might call you.”
The Logic: A guy doesn’t realize the potential impact of those three words and how we women obsess over him calling or not calling. He thinks it’s the polite thing to say whether he likes you or he doesn’t. In fact, he’ll even use it as getaway at the end of the date. It’s their way of avoiding confrontation. Apparently, if he really means it, he’s more likely to tell you when he’ll call you; e.g.: “I’ll call you Sunday”.

He Says: “I need some space.”
He Means: “I need some space.”
The Logic: If you’re spending every waking moment together, you’re probably stifling him. You both need “me time” so if he’s asking for space, give him time to figure things out. Don’t freak him out by expecting too much too quick and it should be all good.

He Says: “I like you too much…so I need a break to figure this out.”
He Means: “You’re nice…but I need to see if I can do better.”
The Logic: He probably just wants to put you on hold while he takes a break “to figure out his emotions”. If he liked you that much, why would he want to let go in the first place?  Don’t fall for it!

He Says: “I love you but I’m not in love with you.”
He Means: “You’re not “The One” for me.”
The Logic: Yes it’s a stupid way of saying it but imagine him saying “I love football but I’m not in love with football.” Now do you get it? He loves you but you’re not the one he wants to spend the rest of his life with. It’s not romantic love.

He Says: “I’d like to go out with you but I need to go visit my aunt that Saturday.”
He Means: “I’m not interested in you.”
The Logic: He doesn’t like confrontation (we’ve already established that!) so he’s blowing you off with an excuse. Your only hope? If he says this and follows it up with a promise of meeting at a different time. “I can’t go out on Saturday, but we could go to the movies on Sunday” is definitely more reason to believe he’s interested in you.

He Says: “I have plans tonight but I’ll come around later.”
He Means: “I don’t want to go out with you, but sex is fine.”
The Logic: It’s a booty call and he’s just interested in you for the sex. Period.

He Says: “I’m not sure what I want.”
He Means: “I don’t want to be in a relationship.”
The Logic: Avoiding confrontation again. He knows what he wants and it definitely isn’t a relationship.

He Says: “I just want to be friends.”
He Means: “We’re breaking up.”
The Logic: Do you really need the logic behind this one? It’s the most common break up line in the world. And if you haven’t figured it out…he probably doesn’t want to be friends with you.

I know what the men are probably thinking. Women are way more complicated and we’re so confusing too. It’s hard to really understand what girls are saying sometimes. That’s true and good luck with that. I was just compiling a basic translation guide for the ladies and I hope it helps!