What You Say/What We Hear

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Jullianna

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This should fun, but could also be helpful :) What are some things that men/women say to one another that sound like something completely different to the opposite sex? Pleeeeease hang on tightly to your sense of humor. :)

Here are a couple:

The guy says: You are out of my league
What the lady hears: I'm a big chicken and you aren't ugly or dumb enough

The guy says: You are a precious sister in the Lord
What the lady hears: This is the equivalent of the "you're too nice" thing guys complain about
 
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Stuey

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Jullianna said:
The guy says: You are a precious sister in the Lord
What the lady hears: This is the equivalent of the "you're too nice" thing guys complain about
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Rofl, this is totally Not what I mean when I say that. :D
 
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ButterflyPrincess

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Jullianna said:
The guy says: You are a precious sister in the Lord
What the lady hears: This is the equivalent of the "you're too nice" thing guys complain about
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What I hear is : I love you as a friend/sister, nothing more than that ;) That's the frase that I use to state clear that I don't want more than a friendship. :)
 
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Jullianna

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Exactly, Butterfly. When a guy says that you think...okay...I'm in the sister box, which is maybe a little better than the friend box. :) But a guy said that to me and then said he wanted to be more than friends, so..it's very confusing, isn't it? :)
 
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ButterflyPrincess

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Not good Jullianna... These men... :p That's why I only like men who know exactly what they want and go for it, I don't want to be after a guy, and then, trying to figure out if he wants or doesn't want me. That's lame. ;)
 
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The girl asks: Do I look fat?
The guy hears: A question which cannot be answered in any fashion without hurting her ego.

The girl says: I like you as a friend.
The guy hears: I wouldn't date you. (aka "friendzone")
 
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Jullianna

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shawntc said:
The girl asks: Do I look fat?
The guy hears: A question which cannot be answered in any fashion without hurting her ego.

The girl says: I like you as a friend.
The guy hears: I wouldn't date you. (aka "friendzone")
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Translation: She wants you to tell her she looks beautiful :) Period. She's dressing to please you and she wants to know you've noticed.

If we look fat in something, we probably know it. It's not like fat is a secret thing that only guys can see or anything. :)

P.S. - "I love you just the way you are" is the WRONG answer, because she just heard, "Yep. It makes you look fat."
 
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1still_waters

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Jullianna said:
Translation: She wants you to tell her she looks beautiful :) Period. She's dressing to please you and she wants to know you've noticed.

If we look fat in something, we probably know it. It's not like fat is a secret thing that only guys can see or anything. :)

P.S. - "I love you just the way you are" is the WRONG answer, because she just heard, "Yep. It makes you look fat."
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What if a guy replied with.."That outfit makes your fat look stunning!"
 
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Jullianna

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That would probably be fine if said from another room while wearing kevlar :)
 
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1still_waters

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Jullianna said:
That would probably be fine if said from another room while wearing kevlar :)
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Works for me. I'm always in Kevlar, and my woman will always be in the 'other room' ie kitchen cooking, as I watch TV. :p:cool:
 
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violakat

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shawntc said:
The girl asks: Do I look fat?
The guy hears: A question which cannot be answered in any fashion without hurting her ego.

The girl says: I like you as a friend.
The guy hears: I wouldn't date you. (aka "friendzone")
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Shawn, here's the tricky part of that, women want to marry their best friend. Also, sometimes we ask to be friends for right now, because we can't handle a relationship right then.

So, did I make the friend response even more complicated. MWahahahahahahaha!!

Okay, sorry, my alter ego was just trying to get out. But really Shawn, when we say it in that fashion, as you posted, yeah it probably means I do not want to date you. But if we say, I need a friend right now, it doesn't mean we wouldn't date you.
 
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1still_waters

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Girl says: I want a guy who isn't afraid to put me in my place and be honest.
Guy hears: She musta done something stupid this morning, I look forward to hearing her rant in the future about some guy who said no to her on something.
 
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1still_waters

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Girl says: What do you want to do tonight?
Guy hears: Oh man, I better guess right on this one.
 
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1still_waters

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Girl says: I don't need no man.
Guy hears: Yeah except to put your toilet seat down, pay for your meal, and open the door for you.
 
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Relena7

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Things people say are often more complex than they seem at first. I try not to assume too much...unless of course they are being obviously opinionated and clear about their view.

shawntc said:
The girl asks: Do I look fat?
The guy hears: A question which cannot be answered in any fashion without hurting her ego.
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I would never ask a man this. Ever. It's not a self-respecting question at all, and it puts the poor guy on the spot.
If I want to know the cold hard truth, I'll ask a mirror.
 
Liamson

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Girl says: I don't really know how to play soccer, run, swim, disc golf or throw a football.

Guy hears: I'm not open to new experiences I don't trust you to teach me and I don't want to feel judged for my inexperience.

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Girl says: I don't want to/like running or working out with you.

Guy hears: I don't like being seen in public with you.

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Girl says: What are you thinking?

Guy hears: Say something thoughtful about me that tells me a little about how you see me or how much you adore me or how pretty I am.

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Girl says: I'm bored, lets do something.

Guy hears: We should Make Out.

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Girl says: I love you.

Guy hears: I will always be there for you. You mean the world to me. There is no one else who can take your place. I trust you. I believe in you with all of my heart.

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Guy says: I love you.

Girl hears: I'm a big fan of you and stuff. You're pretty interesting. You are way cooler than most of my friends. I like hanging out with you. I like that you buy me stuff and give me lots of attention.
 
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Jullianna

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Guy says: Where would you like to eat?

Girl hears: He has no idea what kind of food I like, but I know what he likes, so I'll pick that and find something I like there

Guy says: What do we have to eat in the house?

Girl hears: You need to cook something

Guy says: I have a lot of female friends

Girl hears: Would you like to join my harem of adoring admirers?

Guys says: I like sports

Girl hears: If you date me, you'll need your own bleacher cushion

Guy says: Want to watch the game with me?

Girl hears: There will be no talking for several hours, but you may bring me food and drinks

Guy: I brought you flowers

Girl hears: I think I did something wrong. I have no idea what it was and probably still won't get it even if you tell me. I don't want to die.

Guy: What is all of this stuff in the shower?

Girl hears: You seriously need your own bathroom

Guy: I'll be in the bathroom for a bit

Girl hears: You have time to clean the house, wash the car, do the laundry, paint the livingroom and buy groceries before I come out...buy Febreeze




 
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Jullianna

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Liamson said:
Girl says: I don't really know how to play soccer, run, swim, disc golf or throw a football.

Guy hears: I'm not open to new experiences I don't trust you to teach me and I don't want to feel judged for my inexperience.

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Girl says: I don't want to/like running or working out with you.

Guy hears: I don't like being seen in public with you.

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Girl says: What are you thinking?

Guy hears: Say something thoughtful about me that tells me a little about how you see me or how much you adore me or how pretty I am.

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Girl says: I'm bored, lets do something.

Guy hears: We should Make Out.

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Girl says: I love you.

Guy hears: I will always be there for you. You mean the world to me. There is no one else who can take your place. I trust you. I believe in you with all of my heart.

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Guy says: I love you.

Girl hears: I'm a big fan of you and stuff. You're pretty interesting. You are way cooler than most of my friends. I like hanging out with you. I like that you buy me stuff and give me lots of attention.
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I seriously laughed out loud at that one and scared my dog :)
 
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See_KING_Truth

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Girl says: I about fell in!

Guy hears: You jerk! You always leave the toilet seat up!

Guy responds: Sorry hunny!

Girl hears: It won't be the last time!

 
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