Why do guys automatically assume that if a girl begins to lose interest

This topic was created in the The Man Cave forum by whatisthisallabout on Monday, January 23, 2017 and has 26 replies.

Why Guys Think a Girl Losing Interest Means He Likes Her Too Much

Many guys interpret a girl's loss of interest as a sign they are too eager or overinvested. This misconception often leads to misunderstandings and further distancing. Understanding female behavior and communication can help clarify intentions and reduce misinterpretations in relationships.

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Posted by PeanutButterandElly
It sounds like that dude was saying it as a defense mechanism. Almost like he wanted to be corrected and assured the feeling was mutual or told it was a reason aside from that.

This is genuis! Haven't thought about that. I think it is possible.

Just like when a beautiful girl asking a guy, is it because I am not beautiful so you don't like me? waiting for the guy to say, no no no you are the most beautiful girl I have met. something like that? 😄

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Posted by PeanutButterandElly
It sounds like that dude was saying it as a defense mechanism. Almost like he wanted to be corrected and assured the feeling was mutual or told it was a reason aside from that.

This is genuis! Haven't thought about that. I think it is possible.

Just like when a beautiful girl asking a guy, is it because I am not beautiful so you don't like me? waiting for the guy to say, no no no you are the most beautiful girl I have met. something like that? 😄

Yeah pretty much.

Water mercs do it a lot. Mercury in Gemini/Virgo do to a lesser extent as well.

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Spot on! the guy has mercuy in Pisces. Impressed!!

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Lol it's because most females really don't know what they want so they end up giving mixed signals atleast that's what most guys think they're doing and we end up losing interest.

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That's what I assume too but why do girls lose interest anyway? Interesting topic, btw.

Really? That's what you think too?

I think it can be many other things, such as, he is mean to her cat.

Ya then I assume he is a psycho!

Would you call him out on that if you see a guy being mean to your cat or his own cat in front of you?

I would cry.

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I see. I was trying to lecture my friend not to be mean to his cat. It totally broke my heart. Serena is the cat.

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That's what I assume too but why do girls lose interest anyway? Interesting topic, btw.

Really? That's what you think too?

I think it can be many other things, such as, he is mean to her cat.

Ya then I assume he is a psycho!

Would you call him out on that if you see a guy being mean to your cat or his own cat in front of you?

I would cry.

I see. I was trying to lecture my friend not to be mean to his cat. It totally broke my heart. Serena is the cat.

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UGGGHHH... BE NICE TO CATS! I will yell at her if I were you. @_@

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Posted by firebunny
That's what I assume too but why do girls lose interest anyway? Interesting topic, btw.

Really? That's what you think too?

I think it can be many other things, such as, he is mean to her cat.

Ya then I assume he is a psycho!

Would you call him out on that if you see a guy being mean to your cat or his own cat in front of you?

I would cry.

I see. I was trying to lecture my friend not to be mean to his cat. It totally broke my heart. Serena is the cat.

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UGGGHHH... BE NICE TO CATS! I will yell at her if I were you. @_@

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haha ok. giving him a taste of his own medicine it is.

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Posted by firebunny
That's what I assume too but why do girls lose interest anyway? Interesting topic, btw.

Really? That's what you think too?

I think it can be many other things, such as, he is mean to her cat.

Ya then I assume he is a psycho!

Would you call him out on that if you see a guy being mean to your cat or his own cat in front of you?

I would cry.

I see. I was trying to lecture my friend not to be mean to his cat. It totally broke my heart. Serena is the cat.

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We must kill him.

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It really really bothers me and I have been thinking about it all day. Maybe we should put him down and save the cat 😉

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Posted by sagsagsag
I think it's defense mechanism against rejection..

A likes B, B likes A: they meet halfway

A likes B, B doesnt like A: B pulls away and vice versa.

It has nothing to do with one showing interest. If showing interest becomes a turn off to B, then B is not ready for a relationship to begin with.

that's true. i don't think showing interest itself should be a turn off.