What I Say vs What I Mean (When Talking to my Boyfriend)

[Anonymous]

I'm fine (when I am otherwise acting normally) = I'm fine, seriously.

I'm fine (when acting bizzare and/or there is clearly something up) = I am not fine but I just don't want to tell you that because then I would have to say what's up and I am either too embarrassed, worried you will think I'm needy, clingy or crazy or that you will get mad if I bring it up.

I just find it weird how ... = I think you're lying, tell me the truth.

I'm bored = Ask me to Skype.

I'm cold = Hug me.

I hate you (when said whilst joking about) = I love you.

Oh, which mate is that? = Is it a girl? Do you like her more than me?

How come you never ... = You should ...

Shut up! (when he is trying to make me blush) = Under no means shut up. Carry on. I like it. I just don't know how else to react because I'm awkward.

It's okay (when it's something that doesn't bother me much or at all) = Seriously, it's fine. No worries :)

It's okay (when it's something that does bother me) = I will forgive you so long as you're sorry and don't do this again. However, before I actually forgive you I am going to make a point about why you shouldn't have done this and how it makes me feel.

I'd hug you if I was there = I seriously would. Also, I am trying to flirt with you so please say something flirty back.

What are you eating? = Can I have some?

Are you going to finish playing that game soon? = I want to know when I can hug you without messing up your game in case you get mad at me.

When is the next time you want to meet up? = I either miss you, really want a hug or kiss from you, or just want to spend some time with you in person.

I love you = I love you.

I'm back = Give me attention.

[Bliss-taylor]

For the most part I can't beat around the bush like this. With my husband I flip out when I'm upset and I tell him exactly why I'm pissed or want. But I have had my moments. Like the " I'm fine" if I say that I'm really not I'm just too pissed or upset and want the issue or whatever it is dropped.
In the beginning of a relationship, I have used these twisted sense of words. Like I'm cold to get him to hold me, things similar to that. But it's normally very obvious when girls say those types of things. Also finding ways to get attention and making him think it's his idea so you don't come off too clingy or needy. So it's somewhat manipulative. =/ oh well my husband thought it was cute. My ways were pretty obvious.

[sp33d]

What are you eating? = Can I have some?

made me chuckle :D

[myTake Owner]

Thanks lol XD

[ObscuredBeyond]

I don't think this is exclusive to women. For example, here's how it works the other way around:
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So-so = I'd rather not hold you up, because it would take too long to explain the minutia of my situation.

Here's what I find strange/suspicious... / That does not add up! = You're lying!

What's his take? = Is he competition I should worry about?

Is this going somewhere? = I'm getting confused / embarrassed.

Don't worry about it = I'm convinced you'll make things worse. Let me handle this one on my own.

Whutcha eatin' there? = I'm gonna take notes, so I can order it myself in the future, or learn how to make it. (Or if I'm especially feeling lazy, I'll pass on the recipe to my mom.)

Call or text me soon = I don't want to be in the way of whatever else is keeping you busy, so I'll excuse myself for now. But I expect some follow-up later.

What's new with you? = I want to know the minutia of your life recently, so I can put it in context with my own and determine the best angle of approach to make us both happy.

[myTake Owner]

Thank you, this is handy actually :)

[Anonymous]

You know oddly enough I wish that I were in the situation in the picture, because I completely understand what that girl is saying (she said "wo xi huan ni (I like you)") in case anyone is interested... seriously though if all girls spoke Chinese rather then "female" then I would understand a crap ton more then I do now. Its pretty weird actually that I can understand Chinese people better then I can understand American women (myself being a white American)... you just sit down in your room and study Chinese for 6 hours a day for a year and boom you're fluent, I dont even know where to begin studying female I've lived amongst American females for 22 years and I still dont understand them at all.

[myTake Owner]

I don't think we even understand each other tbf. Tbh, I don't even understand myself sometimes lol

[Anonymous]

This is the reason I forbade my girlfriend from answers like "I'm fine" or "It's okay".
The rest is easy enough to decipher but the ones with plausible deniability and multiple interpretations has to go.

Honestly, skipping those evasions completely did us a lot of good.

[Dtegesd123]

I feel like this mystery has already been solved, Its just not all guys have read the book.

[xslope]

Guys, guys.. anything your girl says to you can be interpreted in any way. So turn your mind reading devices on and find out what she really means. How hard can it be? Now that you know what she means, do not do the mistake of doing what she wants every time. Use your time machine to see if that was the time you were supposed to do what she asked or was she just saying that to get you to say or do something else.

Use technology!

No... I didn't mean robotic girls. Put those things down!

[WeaponZero]

No patience whatsoever for women who turn basic communication into a childish game, which is what you do when you you communicate in the manner illustrated above. Ita disrespectful and makes you seem like a child.

[Dan2287]

I feel like this is only chapter 1 of a very long book of which there is an entire series

[Chief16]

What I Say vs What I Mean
I'm hungry=I'm hungry
I'm horny= I'm horny
Well now that I think about it, I mean everything I say.

[Cookies_AndMilk]

I just say what I mean. There's no shame in how I feel.

[Anonymous]

It's okay (when it's something that doesn't bother me much or at all)
It's okay (when it's something that does bother me)

How are we supposed to know which is which...

[myTake Owner]

That's a good point actually. I suppose you could tell by if I go on about it afterwards?

[Opinion Owner]

Wait, if you go on about it afterwards does that mean you are not okay?

[myTake Owner]

If I go on about it afterwards it means I'm still upset about it.

[Checkers82]

I honestly never say that I'm okay unless I'm upset, same goes for "I'm fine" and if I'm okay I'll say that in good. Have no clue why I do it but yeah... us females are stupid.

[BruceTrails]

Nice my take, will help me a lot through my relationship.

[imnotfatimpoofy123]

This is what I always do! I just realized how hard it must be for dudes... lol

[Dipsy]

Why do girls never say what they literally mean? That's a mystery to me lol.

[Anonymous]

How am I supposed to tell the difference between, I'm okay, and I'm okay?

[ChocoLada]

Nice MyTake, I like it :D

[myTake Owner]

Thanks :)

[ChocoLada]

You are very welcome ;)

[geraya-sansey]

i like this mytake, these are just few ideas , and there is more.
but i wonder , what does a girl mean by saying ( you have to feel about me, you have to know what i want without saying it)?

[TheAngryBanana]

im back = give me attention ! hahah love it ! XD

[myTake Owner]

Cheers lol XD

[Words_and_Wisdom]

Maybe you should just own up to your thoughts and feeling and just say what you mean instead.

[Anonymous]

Why won't u be more direct instead of playing games.. that's what's wrong with most of the women today.. immature and childish

[MrMystery28]

Brilliant!