What Guys Really Mean: Hidden Meanings Behind What They Say

What He Says When You're Dating

An at-a-glance guide to his love talk: A slew of research has established that men and women use language in different ways. For women, talk is the glue that holds relationships together. To men, conversation is a means, not an end. They don't even like talking to each other that much -- two guys can watch a game in silence for four hours and walk away feeling they've bonded. When men do use words, it's primarily doublespeak to stay on top. Here's how to make sense of the favourite.

What He Says When He Wants S*x

He says: This is our third date, isn't it?

He says: Is it warm out or just me?

He says: What time do you go to work in the morning?

He says: You think it's true what they say about oysters?

He means: I WANT S*X!

He says (in the middle of a great orgasm): I love you.

He means: I love that incredible thing you are doing with your finger/tongue/body right now.

He says (immediately after making love): It'll be great to show you the house I grew up in (or anything else that smacks of the future).

He means: Are you thinking about your ex and how much better he was than me?

He says: We haven't spoken for ages and I've been thinking about you.

He means: I haven't gotten laid in almost three months.

He says: I'm not looking to get serious.

He means: I just want a little nookie.

He says: How many guys have you been with?

He means: I'm the best, right?

What He Says When He's Serious

He says: I need some space.

He means: I'm about this close to dumping you but I haven't worked up the nerve yet.

He says: I really like you.

He means: I think I am falling in love but if I say that word, there is no going back.

He says (in the middle of a date): It'll be great to show you the house I grew up in