The Lies That Men Tell (Here We Go Again)

Sep 10th, 2008 | Author: The Fly Guy | Category: Fly Perspectives
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I ran across this book yesterday titled “101 Lies That Men Tell Women” by Dory Hollander. After reading it, I have to say………………………. I found it extremely intriguing to say the least. Not because I took any sort of pleasure from an entire book dedicated to blasting us men (because believe me I didn’t.) In fact, it was the exact opposite. I instead thought it was interesting how someone would focus the whole of their energy on writing a book based solely on the lies that men tell—as if women were always completely truthful.

To address the author’s main premise, “do men lie to women?” Well absolutely. In fact, I’ll be the first to admit my own share of moments where I’ve been less than honest to women in my past. The truth is we all lie; both men and women.

But since she took the time to write a book, I figured I’d highlight some of the more colorful lies that she believes men tell women. Below are 10 of my favorite ones. After you’re finished reading the list, let me know some of the more creative lies that men have told you in the past. (And for the fellas, you can reveal some of the untruthful things that you’ve told women in the past.)

After we’re finished here, I’ll be sure to follow this up with some of the more creative lies told by women. (You know, just so we can see both sides of the coin.) Enjoy

1. I always use a condom
2. What attracts me to you is your mind.
3. Your career is as important as mine.
4. You’re the only reason I’ve worked so hard.
5. You’re the woman I should have married.
6. I guarantee you, I’m not the father.
7. The only sexual fantasies that I have are about you.
8. We’ll get married as soon as I…
9. It’s not just the sex I want, it’s being close to you.
10. I’ll move wherever you want.

Your thoughts?

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Comments (37)

  1. 1
    chrissy snow says:

    4 5 and 6 killin me lmao

  2. 2
    chrissy snow says:

    but 8 and 9 are even funnier lmao

  3. 3
    The Fly Guy The Fly Guy says:

    Some of the ones in the book were wild. What’s up Chrissy. Long time no hear. I know I’ve been gone for a minute.

  4. 4
    chrissy snow says:

    yup FG, and you KNOW i be needing my ‘fix’ lol i am @ peace now… glad ya back…

  5. 5
    The Fly Guy The Fly Guy says:

    lol…yeah, I’m back and better than ever. Needed to get out of the country for a minute and just breathe :-)

  6. 6
    Ms. Miss says:

    hmmmm. I don’t think men have a database of lies they are waiting to tell the women they encounter. it’s mostly improv.

  7. 7
    The Fly Guy The Fly Guy says:

    “database of lies”

    That’s pretty funny Ms. Miss. But according to this book, if I’m in a sticky situation, I can just pull out lie #73 and peace will be restored. You haven’t answered the question I asked though. Neither one of you. What are some of the most outrageous things that you’ve been told in the past? I need you guys to get it out of your system so you won’t feel offended when I do the woman version of this list. ;-)

  8. 8
    chrissy snow says:

    so FG you needed a lil ventilation i take it lol

    and Ms.Miss why i am mad you calling it improv lmao it’s soooooooo true cause my man just be saying random dumb crap and expect for me to just go with it his improv skills are great, i tend to tune all that BS out tho….

  9. 9
    KaNisa says:

    These aren’t really outrageous but:

    Sorry I didn’t call back sooner, I’ve been busy…

    You would make such a good wife (said by a married person)…

    I’ll have to think of more…

  10. 10
    mrsb0ssladmyy says:

    My ex sat in my face, lied to me about some simple shit. Then went on to LIE again and say, “babe.. i wasn’t lying, i just omitted the truth.”

    lmao

  11. 11
    cpeterson07 says:

    hi everyone! although i’ve been visiting the site for a while i’ve decided to finally get involved…so here goes: when my ex finally decided to tell me that he had cheated on me (had sex with someone else), he tried to tack on “but i started to feel really bad about what i was doing so i didn’t finish” at the end of his play by play of what happened… seriousy, tho?

  12. 12
    [LiveLaughLove] says:

    oh yeah, and number 6 by far is the worst on the list,lol…and FG, now i wanna know what #73 is. =]

  13. 13
    Bahama says:

    1.No, I really do like your mother.
    2. I did not have sexual relations with that woman ~ made famous by a certain president.
    3. Nah that wasn’t my ex girlfriend that was just a figment of your imagination matter fact you look a lil pale, i think your seeing things you should go lay down.
    4. I figured you wouldn’t want to come with me to the party, it was a bunch of fella’s there anyway.
    I could go on but i’ll be nice LOL and #9 is the funniest.

  14. 14
    BG says:

    How about an all time classic: I’M SORRY (could be about anything) I’LL NEVER DO IT AGAIN BABY. Or she’s just my homegirl from way back when.

  15. 15
    kriscole83 says:

    One of my exes, the biggest liar of them all said to me, I don’t think the baby is mine because she slept with all my boys (which was true) and I think she raped me (that was the lie). *blank stare*

  16. 16
    Nicole says:

    good to see you’re back!

    I got a few…

    1.) I just wanna see you…i miss you. We ain’t gotta do nothin’.
    2.) I couldn’t come see the baby because I was in the hospital for a week…with a cold! (real talk…lol)
    3.) I’m just getting your message…
    4.) I do construction work…(translation = I ain’t got no job)
    5.) Man I can’t stand her. I really want to be with you though…(translation = that’s the chick i’m wit but right now i need some)

    I could go on and on but I’ll give someone else a turn

    0h…

    6.) Sorry I didn’t call you (text or email you)…i fell asleep early. (right…right)

    ok i’m gonna stop now…lol

  17. 17
    BG says:

    Oh I forgot the other one; I’m a real ni99a I don’t need to lie. What I gotta lie to u for? Knowwadimsayin (oooh I hate knowwadimsayin)

  18. 18
    Kay says:

    Here’s one I just heard not too long ago from a guy I had just met:

    I really don’t have sex that often. I haven’t had any for a long time.

    I suppose this was said to get me to give him pity sex.

  19. 19
    Badazznell says:

    1. How about after they get caught they hit u with “I lied to protect you”.

    2. It wasn’t me.

    3. That’s Craigs _____. I let him hold my car or spend the night @ my crib.

    4. She’s my ex and/or some girl that just likes me. She just hating on us, she’s jealous of what we have and wants to break us up.

    5. It was just that one time.

    6. I didn’t hear my phone or nah I didn’t get a voicemail or text. Towers must be down

    7. I had to go away get my mind right. Ur an amazing woman and I could’ve fallen for you but at that time I wasn’t ready. That I just heard yesterday. Gave him the hand wave like shoo fly shoo.

    Omg with the mess males come up with, FG you’ll have me on here for days.

  20. 20
    quietone says:

    1. An ex-bf told me “I had to have sex with them to see if I was in love with you” :-0

    2. After hearing them going at it, I rang my fiance’s doorbell, chick ran out of the apartment, he stood in doorway sweaty, smelling like “badussy”, and said, “It’s not what you think.” (he’s an ex now)

  21. 21
    Sequoia says:

    There are oooooh so many that I could tell….

    1. You’re the woman I asked God for
    2. When I look at you I see my daughter in your eyes (in reference to a future child i guess he intended us to have lol)
    3. I love you

    A personal fav: I lost my mind and decided to check his voicemail (childish retaliation, since he’d done the same thing). Some girl called and said “hey baby, call me when you get this message.” This jackass tells me that his god sister (who’s like 12) and her friend were playing around and that was probably them…..right.

  22. 22
    12kyle says:

    *coming thru for the 1st time*

    here’s mine…

    Who told you that they saw me at the club? That’s a damn lie! I was at Earl’s house!!!

    LOL

  23. 23
    The Fly Guy The Fly Guy says:

    @12kyle
    ‘ppreciate you stopping thru bruh.

  24. 24
    Badazznell says:

    @ Sequoia’s fav I’m just smdh. Now that’s some new next level bs. Males could be so foolish @ times.

  25. 25
    Cherish says:

    im gonna have to go with bammys number 4

    I only lie to you because I love you and I dont want to hurt you

    You have everything Im lookin for in a woman

    She living wit me but were not sleepin together

    I didnt tell u I went away for 6 days to my fam reunion cuz i didnt want u to get mad

    im gonna move otta moms crib as soon as i get on my feet

  26. 26
    Reina says:

    I’ve heard #s 3 and 5 OFTEN. As for my own offerings:

    “Baby, I’ll still love you no matter how much weight you gain.”

    or

    As one of my exes so eloquently put it “I only cheated for you. I knew you weren’t feeling well and didn’t want to bother you.”

  27. 27
    Princess0889 says:

    I have heard number 2,4,9 the most but like to hear #9 when I am with my FWB because it makes me laugh so hard I cry.

  28. 28
    Badazznell says:

    Todays Oprah: Why men cheat? As if we don’t know but hey indulge me.

  29. 29
    blackfujones says:

    -o brother FG

  30. 30
    The Fly Guy The Fly Guy says:

    @Blackfujones

    Yeah bruh I know. I opened up the door. But I’m going to come back with the other side soon, so we’ll see if there is the same enthusiasm.

  31. 31
    Ms. Miss says:

    fine I will answer!

    I forgot to tell you that I was married because I don’t like talking about it.

    That really is mine in the picture.

    I only have one child.

  32. 32

    and OF COURSE theyll call us right back, and we are the one for them, because we understand them, without forgetting theyve never felt this way about anyone else.

  33. 33
    blackfujones says:

    @FG
    man i’ll be waiting for the flip side to this.bc i have 89709798 of em

    most famous one…”i dont have a job bc im in school…which really means i stay wit my momma and im trying to see if u gone take care of me”

  34. 34
    Just a Thought says:

    Oh, let me count the lies…
    1. I was at my homeboy’s house 9til five in the morning) playing video games.
    2. I’m not having sex with anyone (but can never answer their phone after 10 pm and they have condoms stashed in their wallet, dresser, car, etc.)
    3. I’m not married (ring still on)
    4. I didn’t just say (insert another woman’s name), I said (insert something ridiculous that sounds like the other woman’s name) because (insert stupid explanation)
    5. I don’t know why me and my exes broke up – I looked up and we weren’t dating anymore (translation – I’m a sorry excuse for a boyfriend, and really only want to hit)

  35. 35
    Chelsea...Not the Girl Next Door says:

    wow…avid reader…new commentor

    lies men tell? I’ve had some doozies:

    1. I didnt tell u bout my 3 kids n one on the way cuz I wanted you to give me a chance (after I had found pics of him n the kids n the numerous mothers on myspace n then asked him about them to which he said they were his nieces n nephews…right)

    2. Ok baby…she gives me money, sends me care packages, picks me up from the airport and lets me stay at her house, but I don’t even like her! (from my ex-fiance AFTER the girl in question sent me emails, pictures, IM’s and a copy of his flight itinerary and his SS#, bank card#, account #’s etc…the next lie was…)

    3. Ok, we talk but we never had sex. I love YOU!

    4. It was just sex. It’s not cheating

    5. I’m at the boy’s house. We just chilling (really? cuz ur car isn’t here? n the boys moved a month ago!)

    6. No, I didn’t get no dances at the strip club.

    7. That’s my lil godsister’s number (really? Cuz she has the same name as your ex…n ur godsister has a phone at 6 years old?)

    8. I’ve been trying to call u all day but it goes straight to voicemail, boo.

    9. Naw u can’t come over…I’m bout to go to sleep n my mom’s here. (by mom u mean wife right?)

    10. I’m single.

  36. 36
    Braveheart says:

    @FG, can’t wait ’til you follow up with the second entry……..ooh whee, LOL!

  37. 37
    Candice says:

    How bout
    “You’re the only one I want in my life”.
    “you’re the only girl that turns me on no other girl turns me on like u do”.



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