Girl, if you’ve ever felt like you’re in a situationship instead of a relationship, this one’s for you. Men have been running the same old game for centuries, and guess what? It’s time to flip the script. Let’s expose the top 10 lies men tell when they’re just stringing you along. Buckle up, bestie, because we’re about to spill ALL the tea.
1. “I’m just really busy right now.”
Translation: You are not a priority. Listen, sis, no one is that busy. If Elon Musk has time to tweet nonsense, he has time to text you back. When a guy genuinely wants you in his life, he will MAKE time. Period.
2. “I’m not ready for a relationship, but I really like you.”
Oh, he likes you? Cute. But he doesn’t respect you enough to commit? Don’t fall for this one. He’s keeping his options open while you’re putting your heart on the line. Next.
3. “My ex was crazy.”
Run. RUN! This is a red flag the size of Texas. If every past relationship he had was with a “crazy” ex, guess what? He’s the common denominator. Don’t be his next victim.
4. “Let’s just go with the flow.”
Translation: I want all the boyfriend perks without the boyfriend responsibilities. If you’re looking for a real relationship, don’t let yourself be caught in the never-ending stream of “vibes.” Define what you want and demand it.
5. “You’re the only girl I talk to.”
Girl, are you really buying this? This man is probably DMing five different girls with the same “Good morning, beautiful” text. Check the IG likes, check the Snapchat best friends, check everything.
6. “I don’t believe in labels.”
Oh, but he believes in you cooking, cleaning, and giving him emotional support? Interesting. When a man says he doesn’t do labels, he means he doesn’t want to be held accountable for his actions.
7. “I’m just bad at texting.”
Bestie, men who want you will message you faster than you can say “red flag.” He has his phone in his hand 24/7, so unless he’s living in a Wi-Fi dead zone (aka the 1800s), this is pure nonsense.
8. “I don’t want to ruin what we have.”
Aww, how sweet. Except it’s a total manipulation tactic. He’s benefiting from whatever “thing” you have going on, but he doesn’t want to risk commitment. Bye.
9. “I just need some space.”
Did he need “space” when he needed you to help him move? When he needed someone to hype him up? Exactly. “Space” is just another word for temporary breakup so I can explore other options. Don’t fall for it.
10. “You deserve better.”
YOU DO. And that “better” is NOT him. This is the classic guilt-tripping exit strategy. Instead of wasting your time feeling bad, take his advice and upgrade to someone who actually values you.
So, What Now?
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Got any stories about men and their ridiculous lies? Spill the tea in the comments! Let’s expose the nonsense together.