Redesigned Love Slideshow

How to Understand Your Man

2009-11-09T20:24:44Z

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The awful truth is, most men have no idea how they feel at any given time. Studies show that men use language to establish difference, separateness and independence (exactly the opposite of women, who talk to connect).

Here are the answers and explanations to his biggest verbal "Huhs?" (you'll be speaking like a native in no time).

NEXT: What he says when you're dating >>

Excerpted from Over 100 Things Women Should Know about Men by Lisa Sussman.

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What He Says When You're Dating

2009-11-09T20:23:16Z

http://i.ivillage.com/LOVE/ugly-truth/couple-whisper-pool-325.jpg He says: “You're a really good person.”
He means: You'll never see him again.

He says: “Let's be friends.”
He means: You're not my type, but could you set me up with your hot friend?

He says: “I'll call you.”
He means: I really mean to call but I'm scared you'll say yes, we'll go out and it will be a letdown. Or worse, what if it's not? Do I want to go through all the hassle of dating? Get married? Have kids? Aaahhhh!

NEXT: What he says when he wants sex >>

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What He Says When He Wants Sex

2009-11-09T20:22:20Z

http://i.ivillage.com/LOVE/ugly-truth/couple-whisper-ear-325.jpg 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 SEX!

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.

NEXT: What he says when he's serious >>

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What He Says When He's Serious

2009-11-09T20:20:48Z

http://i.ivillage.com/LOVE/ugly-truth/couple-champagne-325.jpg He says: “I don't know what I want.”
He means: I don't want you.

He says: “You're an amazing woman.”
He means: You're an amazing woman

He says: “I love you.”
He means: You make me incredibly happy whenever we are together. I think you may be “The One.”

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2009-11-09T20:19:22Z

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NEXT: What he hears when you speak >>

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What He Hears When You Speak

2009-11-09T20:18:15Z

http://i.ivillage.com/LOVE/ugly-truth/couple-debate-325.jpg You say (after being introduced): “Do you know this band?”
He hears: I want you now.

You say: “What do you do?”
He hears: Are you making enough money to make you marriage material?

You say (after making love): “That was really nice.”
He hears: That was the best sex of my life. Let's do it again!

NEXT: Top lies he'll tell you >>

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Top Lies He'll Tell You

2009-11-09T20:17:08Z

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“But I tried to call.”
“I didn't get the message.”
“I didn't notice what she looked like.”
“Sex isn't the most important thing.”
“I'll be careful.”
“We'll talk about it later.”
“I'm not mad.”
“I could fall in love with you in a minute.” (wait a minute and ask him how he feels now)

NEXT: Learning to talk just like him >>

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Learning to Talk Just Like Him

2009-11-09T20:15:46Z

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University of Houston psychologists investigating why men keep things bottled up found it was to maintain power in a relationship -- when they don't talk, their partner is left guessing. You do the same and he'll be putty in your hands.

Men don't want to talk about the relationship. They just want to do it (in his mind, if he didn't love you, he'd leave). Here's how he thinks: "If we need to talk about the relationship, it must be broken. If it's broken, it means it's doomed. I'm outta here."

NEXT: How to know he loves you >>

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How to Know He Loves You

2009-11-09T20:12:53Z

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Lets you drive his car.
Assumes you're spending the weekend together.
Introduces you to his friends.
Stops wearing his "If you're not wasted, the day is" T-shirt, because he knows you hate it.
Calls for absolutely no reason.
Wants to talk after sex.

NEXT: Things he never wants to hear >>

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Things He Never Wants to Hear

2009-11-09T20:06:45Z

http://i.ivillage.com/LOVE/ugly-truth/couple-blow-horn-325.jpg “Honey, we have to talk.” No, YOU have to talk -- and talk and talk and talk.

“What are you thinking about?” His feelings, like his answers, will be simple.

“Do you think that girl is pretty?” He thinks that if he even hesitates to say “no,” it will kill his chances of sex that night -- or any other night.

NEXT: Related Links >>

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For Twilight Lovers

2009-07-21T21:54:29Z

http://i.ivillage.com/LS/Slideshows/weird_dating/twilight_325.jpg True Blood, LoveBitten.net is the place for mortals seeking the amorous attentions of the undead. Plug in your vitals (favorite movies, five words that describe you, blood type) to find your perfect vampire mate. (Sorry Twilighters, Robert Pattinson is not listed.) Dating tip for the fang-bangers: If you want “eternal love,” order a garlic-free dinner.

Could you find your soul mate on this site?

—Remy Braun

NEXT: For Ron Paul voters >>

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For Ron Paul Voters

2009-07-21T21:50:57Z

http://i.ivillage.com/LS/Slideshows/weird_dating/ron_paul_325.jpg RonPaulSingles.com and you can help “put the love in revolution.” With a higher male-to-female ratio, the odds are definitely in your favor, ladies. (Even though the chances of dining at the White House are slim.)

Could you find your soul mate on this site?

NEXT: For the daring dater >>

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For the Daring Dater

2009-07-21T21:48:33Z

http://i.ivillage.com/LS/Slideshows/weird_dating/blinddates_325.jpg CrazyBlindDate.com has got a match for you, but there’s a catch—you’re not allowed to see or contact your date before your meet-up! If you’re really feeling skeptical, sign up for a double date (with a friend or another stranger), then pray to the Internet deities. Word to the wise: Just because you asked for a 6'5" athletically built nonsmoker doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll get him. But isn’t that what blind dating is all about?

Could you find your soul mate on this site?

NEXT: For Trekkies >>

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For Trekkies

2009-07-21T21:43:22Z

http://i.ivillage.com/LS/Slideshows/weird_dating/star_trek1_325.jpg TrekPassions.com. The matchmaking site’s highlights include birthday shout-outs, lists of members’ favorite holidays (Friendship Appreciation Day is on August 2nd!) and a feature called “StalkerVision,” which lets you keep tabs on what your fellow Trekkies are up to. Now you can live long and prosper happily ever after… in a galaxy not so far away.

Could you find your soul mate on this site?

NEXT: For cougars and Lolitas >>

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