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What women say vs. what men hear (and what we really mean)

Women can be so cryptic, can’t they? Well, actually, not to other women usually. But a lot of what they say and do is still a great mystery to guys, who don’t always (read: never) speak the same language. We’re here to help all you clueless men out there translate what your lady is really trying to tell you. Chances are, it’s not what you think.

1. What she says: “Do I look like I’ve gained weight?”

What he hears: “Is this a trick question?”

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What she really means: “I’m feeling self-conscious and need a compliment from you right now.”

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2. What she says: “I’m fine.”

What he hears: “I’m fine.”

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What she really means: “I’m not fine at all, and I want you to figure it out and make me feel better.”

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3. What she says: “Nothing’s wrong.”

What he hears: “Nothing’s wrong.”

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What she really means: “You hurt my feelings and I want you to apologize.”

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4. What she says: “When you do the dishes, you should do them this way.”

What he hears: “You’re an idiot and you did it wrong.”

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What she really means: “I’m just trying to help.”

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5. What she says: “I love you.”

What he hears: “I love you and I want to have sex with you.”

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What she really means: “I love you and I’m picturing you as a husband and father right now.”

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