If a guy says he's single does he mean he's not in a relationship?

[Anonymous]

If a guy says he's single does he mean he's not in a relationship?

[smilesgirl]

It should mean that, but there are some who will say they're single, meaning to them, they aren't married. Generally, though, it will mean they aren't in a monogamous relationship.

[Distant]

Is the sky blue?

~Distant

[Asker]

You would think so but I knew this guy who had a girlfriend but he said he was single. What's up with that?

[Distant]

He was lying to you. Single means that you're not in an exclusive relationship.

~Distant

[Asker]

What would be his reasons to lie to me about something like that?