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A popular Senegalese proverb says that lies that build are better than truths that destroy. The great Greek philosopher Sophocles was in support of this gem.
He stated: "Truly, to tell lies is not honourable;
But when the truth entails tremendous ruin,
To speak dishonourably is pardonable."
Can we really argue with this?
Lets face it, everybody lies. Its just the degree of the lying that normally comes under the microscope. We tell lies for different reasons. Its assumed men tell very creative lies. Women are known to lie to avoid conflicts.
After a thorough scrutiny of the lies told daily, my boys have come up with a catalogue of vintage lies that have been peddled ever since the days of Adam.
Here are the top lies men tell to women.
I am sorry:
It is a common lie that men use to escape sticky situations, so that they can get away with an argument. According to Frao, this is the second most misused phrase by men after I love you.
I am very much single:
A man says this to make the woman feel secure about the relationship so she think its worthwhile to spend time with him. Or as Kim puts it: "A woman keen on something slightly longer than a one-night stand would want some assurances."
You dont look fat:
A man may lie to compliment the body of his girlfriend. He will say this so as not to upset her. "Any man who wants peace in the house knows that some truths are detrimental," says Frao. Telling her she is fat is asking for trouble.
I will be there in 15 minutes:
This is universal. Men can never quite make it on time and women are always forced to wait. According to Frao, you would be a fool to tell your date that you are stuck in the Mombasa Road traffic jam. Buying time by selling her the 15 min rule makes her wait for you. Of course assuming there is traffic all over, she wouldnt be in a hurry to leave.
Of course lying is a two-way street and just as we lie to women, they too lie right back at us. This is a catalogue of lies ladies dish out to men.
I am 23 years old:
The common lie many women tell men is about their age.
Most men dont get it; dont they say age is nothing but a number? Why then do we have to make a fuss out of this? I know of a former beauty queen who was 24 for close to seven years!
Stella says it reflects badly on your upbringing if you go about asking women their age.
I want to break up with you:
A woman says this when she really wants to live with you.
This lie only serves as a threat for the man to make efforts to improve the relationship.
Its sort of like whipping him into line.
I have a boyfriend:
A woman says this to hurt a mans ego. Since men are predisposed to conquering, the concerned fellow will redouble his efforts to land the woman. Of course women love it when they get all the attention.
I am not mad at you:
A woman who has been hurt by a man in a relationship uses this line to sound reasonable. The man will obviously feel guilty and avoid repeating the offensive act.
However, deep down the womans heart she is so mad she could easily commit homicide.
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Written by: By Tony Ngare
He stated: "Truly, to tell lies is not honourable;
But when the truth entails tremendous ruin,
To speak dishonourably is pardonable."
Can we really argue with this?
Lets face it, everybody lies. Its just the degree of the lying that normally comes under the microscope. We tell lies for different reasons. Its assumed men tell very creative lies. Women are known to lie to avoid conflicts.
After a thorough scrutiny of the lies told daily, my boys have come up with a catalogue of vintage lies that have been peddled ever since the days of Adam.
Here are the top lies men tell to women.
I am sorry:
It is a common lie that men use to escape sticky situations, so that they can get away with an argument. According to Frao, this is the second most misused phrase by men after I love you.
I am very much single:
A man says this to make the woman feel secure about the relationship so she think its worthwhile to spend time with him. Or as Kim puts it: "A woman keen on something slightly longer than a one-night stand would want some assurances."
You dont look fat:
A man may lie to compliment the body of his girlfriend. He will say this so as not to upset her. "Any man who wants peace in the house knows that some truths are detrimental," says Frao. Telling her she is fat is asking for trouble.
I will be there in 15 minutes:
This is universal. Men can never quite make it on time and women are always forced to wait. According to Frao, you would be a fool to tell your date that you are stuck in the Mombasa Road traffic jam. Buying time by selling her the 15 min rule makes her wait for you. Of course assuming there is traffic all over, she wouldnt be in a hurry to leave.
Of course lying is a two-way street and just as we lie to women, they too lie right back at us. This is a catalogue of lies ladies dish out to men.
I am 23 years old:
The common lie many women tell men is about their age.
Most men dont get it; dont they say age is nothing but a number? Why then do we have to make a fuss out of this? I know of a former beauty queen who was 24 for close to seven years!
Stella says it reflects badly on your upbringing if you go about asking women their age.
I want to break up with you:
A woman says this when she really wants to live with you.
This lie only serves as a threat for the man to make efforts to improve the relationship.
Its sort of like whipping him into line.
I have a boyfriend:
A woman says this to hurt a mans ego. Since men are predisposed to conquering, the concerned fellow will redouble his efforts to land the woman. Of course women love it when they get all the attention.
I am not mad at you:
A woman who has been hurt by a man in a relationship uses this line to sound reasonable. The man will obviously feel guilty and avoid repeating the offensive act.
However, deep down the womans heart she is so mad she could easily commit homicide.
Got this article from:
Written by: By Tony Ngare