What He Really Means When He Says… by Bob Grant, Relationship Expert
“Nothing is wrong” – What this really means…. I have a problem and I want to figure it out for myself. I don’t want you to tell me how to resolve it, because if I have to ask for help, that means I’m a failure.
“I don’t know” – What this really means… There is no right answer for me. Especially when you ask me a question that gets me in trouble no matter how I answer it (i.e., “Do you think she’s pretty?”).
“What’s wrong?” – What this really means… He doesn’t want to know all the details. He is asking for just enough information so that he can help you fix what’s bothering you. He is listening not to empathize, but to help you resolve the problem.
“I love you” - This depends on when it’s said. If he says it after a couple weeks – he wants sex. If he says it after 6 months – he’s thinking marriage.
“You look great or fantastic, etc.” - Compliments are almost always sincere if he initiates it and if the compliment is not followed by a request, such as; “You look fantastic….would you like to get naked?” Unfortunately, there are men who actually say things like that.
