GUY TALK DECODED
Do you ever get the feeling that your guy sometimes says one thing, but means another? In some cases, you're probably right. Myjellybean.com presents the real meanings behind some of the things guys say.
HE SAYS: "I'll call you soon."
HE MEANS: "I might call you." If he's really into you, then yes, he will phone.. But the fact is, guys often say this EVEN if they don't intend to ever call you! Why would a guy say he'd get in touch if he knows he won't? The fact is, most guys don't like confrontation, at least when it comes to girls. They'll give you the old "I'll call you" line just to make an easy getaway, or prevent an awkward moment. They figure it's easier to tell you what you want to hear, because they don't want to see you upset. (The fact that you end up waiting by the phone for a call that never comes, doesn't seem to cross their minds!) So how can you tell if he really means it? If he gives you a definite time frame, like "I'll call you Monday night after dinner" then he probably means it.
HE SAYS: "Hi, it's Justin, I um... wondered if you know what our History assignment is?"
HE MEANS: "I like you as more than a friend." If a guy calls you "out of the blue", you can bet that it's no random call. He probably planned it and even practiced what he was going to say, because he's interested in getting with you. He's nervous about asking you out, but he wanted to talk to you and scope out what kind of chances he might have. So he calls to check out how friendly you are and see if things lead to making a date.
HE SAYS: "I'd like to go out with you, but we're going to visit my Grandma this weekend."
HE MEANS: "I'm not that interested in dating you." If you ask a guy out and he give you an excuse, especially one that relates to a family commitment, he's probably trying to let you down easy. The exception is if he makes an excuse, but offers an alternate time when he would be free. This tells you that he would like to date you and even gives you a specific time. As in, "I can't do it this weekend, but I'm free next Friday night."
HE SAYS: "I need some space."
HE MEANS: "I need to spend more time with my guys." Even if your guy is crazy about you, there's only so much togetherness he can take. This is especially true if his friends have been teasing him about spending so much "lovey-dovey" time with you. Every guy caves in to pressure from his friends to do more "guy stuff" - so if he tells you he craves space, don't worry that he's tired of you. Give him the time he needs, and take advantage of your freedom to hang with your chicas and do "girl stuff." If you don't fight him on this, and show him you're just as happy doing stuff without him, he'll appreciate it - and probably come back for "couple time" sooner than you think.