"Sorry I lost my phone." That's a lie, right?

[Anonymous]

Right? It seems so obvious. This guy friend of mine always responds, but then I text him something he probably doesn't want to hear and suddenly it's three days later and "oops I lost my phone"

[smilesgirl]

Probably, but I wouldn't waste time & energy arguing about it. I would just try to resolve whatever the problem was so you can move on in your friendship if that's what the goal is. It's also better to do that in person, 'cause some people don't communicate well over texts & email since you can't convey tone of voice, etc. Better to eliminate any chance for miscommunication where possible.

[Asker]

You're right, thanks

[MaskofInsanity]

You can't possibly know, so you're best off just accepting his excuse and moving on.

That being said, it really is a probable excuse - both my roommates and one of their friends lost their phones over the weekend. I leave the house for a few days and all the boys are lost.. Sigh. I think some men are just terrible with their belongings.

[Asker]

Yeah true, oh well.

[Prettygurl12]

That's an excuse, but in all honesty, I lose my phone about five times a day.

[Asker]

Yeah but clearly you find it again and it doesn't take you three days. :P

[Prettygurl12]

Well I mean, every once in a while I lose it for a day or two. Once I walked into my dorm room, put my phone down, turned around, and bam! It was lost. Didn't find it for two days. And my dorm room was 8ftx10ft lol

[wanderer83]

Do it back to him. Wait three days and if he responds and wondera what happens say, "oops lost my phone!"

Make him feel annoying like he makes you feel annoying.

[Asker]

Hahaha OK I actually is something like this. I responded the next day with "oh funny I just found my phone too"

[wanderer83]

Haha that's funny. Now vaguely tease him.

Have him call you or text you and be all non chalant about it.

[Deviouscourage]

Can't prove it, just need to psychologically play his game.

[Asker]

can't decide if I want to play it but yeah, thanks.

[Anonymous]

Something he didn't want to hear? Yeah, I'd say he was lying, haha!

It's a lame excuse, honestly. Because he had to know you wouldn't believe him.

[Asker]

Right, it seems so obvious... :P

[Asker]

oh lol that's exactly what I wrote in the question, oops

[Opinion Owner]

Haha!

Thanks for BA :-)

[Prof_Don]

If this happens more than once, then yes he's either lying or is really irresponsible, but most likely lying.

[martyfellow]

About 98% probability! Yes...

[Asker]

Seems like it to me too!