10 Things Your Partner Says...And What They Really Mean

Posted: Sep 22, 2010 |Comments: 0 |

We all know relationships can be tricky, and especially when we don't understand what our partner means when they say certain things. After a while you get used to the hidden meanings, but inititially it can be a bit of a minefield. So here's a helpful little guide to get you started and smooth those relationship bumps just a little bit!

10 Things Your Partner Says…And What They Really Mean

1. Of course I'm listening = I didn't even realise you were talking.

2. I'm just not in the mood for family = I hate your parents, and your brother smells.

3. Let's eat healthily tonight = You're fat.

4. We need to talk = There's actually nothing to say, I've already decided it's over. Leave now.

5. Can I help with dinner? = Why isn't it already on the table?!

6. I don't want a present this year = If you don't buy me something amazing you will DIE.

7. I'm really sorry = I will say whatever I need to say just to make you STOP CRYING!!

8. Let's make this decision together = I've already decided what I want to do, now I just need to make you agree with me.

9. I want to marry you = I know where I stand with you, and it could be worse.

10. I am not lost = No one will ever see us alive again.

10 Things Your Date Says…And What They Really Mean

1. How about I call you? = There is no way you're getting my number.

2. I find you really attractive = You remind me of my ex.

3. It's not you, it's me = It's most definitely you.

4. I'm a romantic = I'm poor.

5. Something just came up = I never intended to go in the first place.

6. I completely agree = I wasn't listening to a single word you just said.

7. You're the only person I'm seeing right now = I'm dating 5 other people.

8. I love your new haircut = It looks just the same as before, if not a little bit worse.

9. I hope we can still be friends = I never want to see you ever again.

10. I'm happy to take things slow = Put out or get out.

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