They say honesty is the best policy. Is it always the case, though?

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I would fight a bear for you…I absolutely would not - I would run like a b*h. The problem is that my wife was a sprinter and is in better shape than me so I would definitely end up having to fight the bear anyway.

A couple walking in a forest with backpacks, illustrating the concept of lies men tell in relationships.

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That she is “the softest and the cuddliest”…She is not. The cat is.

A smiling couple in a cozy kitchen, with the woman holding an orange cat, illustrating a lighthearted moment in relationships.

Man joking with a heart gesture as a woman listens in a kitchen, capturing relationship dynamics.

I am going to get flak for this one, but I will agree she looks like she’s lost weight. (When she asks specifically.)Here’s the thing for me… I like her body the best now. All the weight she’s put on since we’ve been together has gone to the best places - belly, as, and boobs - and she’s hotter than ever to me. I literally can’t keep my hands off her. I have to force myself to not constantly make it about sx when I’m in her presence because every time I catch a glimpse I’m like a teenage boy again.But I understand telling her that would be like telling a man, “Your size is perfect - the big ones hurt!” It might be the truth for me, but it’s not what she wants to hear. And since she’s been watching her diet and going to the gym, I do my best to encourage her since being healthier is good, and I am in fact very proud of her for her discipline and how far she’s come - she lifts heavier, runs farther, and has quit smoking. All her huge accomplishments have made her more attractive overall, no matter what number is on the scale.My god, though, that thicc body has me completely dumb. I’d be fine if she never lost another pound.

Woman in plaid blazer, smiling and adjusting her outfit in the mirror.

That I will love her until the day I die.That s**t is immortal. It’s not going to stop just because I’m dead.

A couple sitting on a beach, embracing and watching the waves; related to lies men tell partners.

Once a year, I take a secret PTO day to do all my holiday gift shopping for her. She is intensely smart so I spend this day “pretending” to go to work as normal, but really make the rounds to shops and Marketplace pickups.When she asks how work was, I lie and tell her it was a lot. It’s the only sneaking I do in our relationship and it honestly feels bad but is so worth it to get a big surprise on her (something otherwise unattainable).

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That she’s the cutest thing in the entire world.I have eyes, I’ve seen Moodeng.

A couple in pajamas sharing a cozy moment on a sofa with coffee, illustrating lies men tell in relationships.

No matter what, I’ll always tell her dinner was delicious. Just because it’s how I was brought up. Just the appreciation of her cooking for me, is all I need. I don’t care how it tastes. 99% of the time, it’s absolutely fine anyways.

Woman chopping vegetables in a kitchen, illustrating the concept of lies men tell partners.

I compliment her painted nails.I couldn’t give a f**k but she cares about it so I do my part.

A hand with red nail polish rests on a cushion.

She’s a silly goose. She is in fact a human.

Woman sitting on the floor, playfully making bunny ears gesture, wearing glasses and a white shirt, smiling in a casual setting.

I understand. Even if I don’t and don’t really know what she is talking about, she needs to vent, and when I say I understand, she can move on.

A couple sitting on a couch, the man leaning towards the woman, both smiling, in a cozy living room setting.

That the dog and I didn’t have our evening treats yet!

Man smiling at dog on couch, holding food bowl, showcasing the bond between humans and animals.

I’ve been telling my wife she looks 20 for 25 years.Just last week she was talking about how her face looks “different” now and I told her the same and then immediately made a correction “okay fine, you actually look 25 now.”She knows it’s a lie and always respond “yeah right” with a little smile on her face. She likes to hear it even though she knows I’m just saying it.

30 Men Share The Lies They Tell Their Girlfriends And Wives, And The Reason Is Surprisingly Sweet

When my partner eats my food after saying she’s not hungry or doesn’t want anything. I always tell her “that’s why I got the fries because I know you’d eat them”. But in reality, I wanted those fries.

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She’s 8 months pregnant and she snores like a lunberjack. No honey ofcourse its not the reason i havent slept all week.

Man lying in bed with his head on a pillow, appearing thoughtful, related to lies men tell their partners.

That we need to leave at 9 to be there on time.In truth, we need to leave at 10. But if I tell her that, we won’t be leaving until 11.

Woman applying makeup with brush, holding a phone, in a cozy room, relating to lies men tell about “silly goose” remarks.

I learned long ago that when the wife asks if her hair / outfit / nails / new purse / whatever looks nice, the correct answer 100% of the time with no exceptions is “Yes.” I don’t care if she’s rocking a Mr. T mohawk, while wearing floppy red rubber clown shoes and a burlap potato sack as a skirt, carrying a dead raccoon as a purse, and her nails are painted with White Out. The answer is “yes.” If she squirts ketchup and mustard on her face and calls it makeup, the answer is “yes.” If she goes full Howie Mandel and stretches a latex glove over her head, the answer is “yes.”.

30 Men Share The Lies They Tell Their Girlfriends And Wives, And The Reason Is Surprisingly Sweet

That the hedgehogs we rescued and took to the rescue centre this week are alive and doing well.

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“Nah, I don’t want it, you go ahead.”.

A woman smiling at a restaurant, receiving a burger, highlighting relationship lies men tell their partners.

‘I’ll be careful.“I will court death.

Man in white shirt smiling and waving in park, engaging in conversation with partner.

I’m my wife’s longest running sub on her twitch channel. 5 years of paid subs and I can’t stand twitch. I just like supporting her.

Smartphone on a desk displaying the Twitch app, next to a keyboard, under dim lighting.

My wife is way smarter than me, I don’t even try anymore.

Couple smiling in kitchen, man embracing woman, with a brown dog and a tablet on the table.

That I have already ‘decided’ on where to go for lunch/dinner whatever. “Guess where we are going?““Umm [place she wants to eat]““Yep!“Problem solved. No more of…“Hey babe what do you want to have for dinner. What do you want to eat, where do you want to go?““No but I don’t like that. Oh I CHANGED MY MIND. Oh are you sure?”.

A couple walking together in trench coats, smiling at each other, outdoors.

I found and removed the spider you saw in the bathroom.

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The lawn is too wet to mow.

Person mowing grass with a red lawn mower, illustrating common lies men tell during chores.

I told her 30 mins ago that I’m just walking the dogCurrently sat in pub with the dog.

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I “might” be getting off early to do some stuff on Valentine’s Day. We usually don’t do anything big, but I got a bug up my butt and took a half day without telling her. I’m going to decorate our dining area and bring home one of her favorite meals.Other than that, nothing jumps out.

Bouquet of red roses and a heart-shaped gift box on a bed, alongside a tray with a mug and pastries, theme of lies men tell.

“What are you thinking about?““Oh, nothing.“Nah, not nothing. Instead, my mind is going down some stupid rabbit hole… such as how much power could I actually get for free if I built a copper coil and put it close to the power line? How could I regulate the voltage to 120 volts?Or maybe what would happen if everyone ACTUALLY stopped using Facebook?Or how could I totally reverse engineer a washing machine timer? I’ve read the wiring diagrams many times but never actually understood them.

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It’s only like $20.

Man holding a credit card and smartphone, unpacking shoes in a living room, related to common lies men tell partners.

That I love her. It’s not that I don’t love her. It’s that what I feel is so much more than love. Words can’t describe it. She means so much more to me than just love. So until I figure out how to communicate the abundance of feelings for her, the word Love will just have to do. Worth noting we’ve been together coming up on 15 years. .

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I tell her whatever she cooks is amazing everytime. It’s usually good, sometimes ok, and once in a while it’s a complete fail. The important thing is she cooked for me. She doesn’t have to cook for me, she has her own full time job and other stuff to take care of. When she does cook for me though i’m gonna eat atleast a plateful and be damn grateful for it cause noone else is cooking for me. It’s not about how it tastes, it’s about the time and effort put into an act of kindness.

“Of course I got the ice cream for you!“😞

Hand holding a chocolate and vanilla ice cream cone against a white brick wall.

Each brand new fishing rod and reel is a nice old one my dad was keeping in the back of his garage for me until now.

Man holding fishing rod by a lake, showcasing outdoor leisure activities.

When women ask us what we’re thinking, most of the time we have to make something up. Women don’t seem to like the answer “nothing”. Most of the time that’s exactly what we’re thinking.

Nice try Emma , but I told you I never lied to you .

A couple having a serious conversation on a couch, brick wall in the background, theme of lies men tell.

I pretended to forget it was Valentine’s Day today. I have flowers, candy and a card ready. Reservations to a nice restaurant next week too (we both agreed we do not want to fight the crowds tonight or this weekend).

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I do not lie to my wife, been married for 24 years. I married her at 21 she was 20. lying is a sure way to get divorced. It’s also disrespectful to your spouse.

That I’m going to take a quick shower. In reality I want to absorb as much of the hot water as I physically can; the rest of the house is too damn cold and the only time I feel warm is in the shower.

That I tossed the rest of the cake out, I didn’t. I ate it.

I’ll probably get downvoted for this but I always try to be truthful. Don’t really see what lying gets anyone, you walk away feeling crappy about yourself for lying to the person you love and ultimately hurt them and yourself in the end. It’s a lose lose.

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I’ll come to bed after one more game.

Man in a purple hoodie and headphones, drinking from a mug while gaming on a PC, highlighting lies men tell partners.

That I heard her the first time.

A couple sitting by a fireplace, smiling and holding mugs, engaging in conversation.

That she married a smart and handsome man, but she believes in me so there’s that.

A couple laughing in an autumn forest, highlighting relationship dynamics and honesty amidst fallen leaves.

Not a man but my boyfriend constantly tells me he’s just about to leave work when I know for a fact he’s still playing League of Legends with his buddies. The game score tracker website doesn’t lie, honey.

That the contractor only stole $50,000 from us before he ran.He stole $67,000 from us, and I then had to max out 2 credit cards, 2 lowes cards, and take out a $20,000 business line of credit, to have to do the repairs myself.I honestly hope Maro Mohan from Ocean Blue Builders gets rectal love from an escaped gorilla, with no lube, and gets an aggressively angry handjob from it.

That each of my 11 guitars are only worth a few hundred dollars.

A row of colorful electric guitars on display in a music store.

A round of golf takes 8 hours.

Golf club and ball on a grassy field, highlighting a lie men might tell about playing golf.

That pan needs to soak.

You’re way hotter than your sister. But, I think she knows, because she doesn’t have a sister. It’s just something I say when she becomes self-conscious.

We are in fact not sure we would still love her if she was a worm. .

I’m probably too honnest she knows f*****g everything even how pathetic I can be at times lol.

That smell isn’t me.

A man and woman laughing in a bright room, covering their mouths with their hands, depicting humor and human interaction.

I’m not thinking about sex right now.

I’m single now but one lie I told my ex fiancée that I will continue telling my future SOs:I sleep more comfortable sharing a bed than I do having my own bed.I don’t. I sleep SO MUCH BETTER having my own bed but I can still get a full night’s sleep sharing a bed so I will never have the balls to admit that lmao.

If I said I’m going to do it now, I’m going to do it now. You don’t have to remind me every single week…

I’m fine.

Every meal she makes is amazing.

I’m fine if you don’t want to meet today.

Of course I wanna rub your back or feet when I’m trying to play my game.

We missed that squirrel 🐿️ that just ran across the road.

‘You are the smartest, prettiest, cutest, smartest, funniest, fastest, athletic, strongest, mature, sweetest, talented girl I know’Bro I’m not the -est of everything either, but if I chose you, it means you are absolutely the one for me and I love you anyway and try to be the -est of many things.

I do like your mom.

Oh, I love the new humorous socks/shirts/ties and I’ll be sure to wear them to work.  That oversized rayon Star Wars button-up will surely impress.

“No, your friend isn’t hot. There are no other attractive women in the world. Every day, I’m shocked at how doctors and scientists haven’t tried to run experiments on you to figure out what it is that makes you and you alone attractive. I suspected I might be gay for the longest time when, in reality, it was just that I had never known there were any physically attractive women in the world until I met you. Every time my eyes glaze over another woman, I feel disgusted and nauseous, and the only thing that helps is thinking of you. This is completely normal and in no way indicative of any underlying issues of security you might have.”.

That motorways in the UK are numbered sequentially. The m25 was the 25th motorway built in the UK.

Hopefully this will be buried..She always tells me she loves me and I say I know and say it back to her.I know she doesn’t. But that’s not a conversation she is ready to have..

I did not put onions in this dish. They are definitely not cut really small so you don’t notice them.

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