Everyone knows that communication is key to any relationship. While most men think women are complicated and confusing, especially when it comes to saying what they actually want, need or feel, we’re telling you they’re not as complicated as you think. They’re not trying to make your life a living hell, or make you stand on your head (although they know they can), it’s actually much simpler than that; they just want you to take a hint. Once you understand your girl’s reactions and what she really means, learn it and live by it throughout your relationship. To help save all you gentlemen out there, here’s the ultimate female-male dictionary.
Fine
“Damned if you do, damned if you don’t.” It means you’re in BIG trouble, and it won’t be easy to get out of this one. We suggest when you hear these horrifying 4 letters, switch on your puppy eyes and hope you get out of this alive, because no matter what, at the end of this conversation, you’re buying flowers.
Whatever
A tricky one but nothing you can’t recognise immediately. The term used here describes that whatever you suggested or said, might not be that big of a deal to her, but she definitely doesn’t want you to do it or she doesn’t approve. And if she’s not saying it directly, it’s most likely because you’ve probably had the same conversation over and over again, and she can’t even deal with explaining her opinion on it again.
Nothing
It means there is something and she wants you to talk about it. Know that if her response is “nothing”, you’re in for a deep conversation, and it doesn’t have to necessarily do with you; it could be anything, so put on your understanding hat, and try to get it out of her. Better yet, try not to play dumb because chances are you know when your partner isn’t fine, and if it has to do with you, you probably know why.
I don’t wanna talk about it
Uh-oh, you’ve been baaadd. That’s exactly when you know you’re in for a nasty fight that might last for a couple of angry days. Know that when she says that, she’s processing, organising her thoughts and preparing for when it is time for the dragon lady to come out. We suggest you prepare for war.
Sure
Not the worst kind of reaction. You can get by with a “sure” a couple of times, but not for long. It means she’s not too happy about it, but she’ll let it slide and primarily for you. So, appreciate those four letters, but don’t take them for granted; you only get a couple every once in a while.
We’ll talk about it later
The one time you actually nag her to talk is the one time she truly doesn’t want to talk. When she says we’ll talk about it later, she really means it, so stop asking questions. Let it be and she’ll come to you when the time is right. Till then, try not to fall into anymore booby traps.
Silent Treatment
Run, propose or buy her an island; if she’s not speaking, she’s planning a brutal way to kill you. Whatever is going on in her head, it is worse than what you think, so abort mission… we repeat, abort mission! 