Is it so terrible to say they're available? Is it a defense mechanism so they don't look like losers?
2007-02-27 16:18:09 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
It's because they don't want you trying to pick them up... it's an easy way out.
2007-02-27 16:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by F.J. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely they say they have a boyfriend so you will stop asking them out. One of the most common ways that women get out of the uncomfortable situation of being asked out by someone they dont want to go out with is to say they are not available because they are in a relationship.
2007-02-27 16:23:25 · answer #2 · answered by Kevin J 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a defense mechanism that gives them their space or comfort zone.
2007-02-27 17:37:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most do it because they don't want to be hit on or to continue a conversation with the guy. If a woman wants to be pursued, she will be "available".
2007-02-27 16:21:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be that. However, it is more likely a response to turn away a guy that she isn't interested from pursuing her further. She might say this to avoid a blunt no, to save his face, or to avoid hurting the guy's feelings.
2007-02-27 16:23:19 · answer #5 · answered by Elisa 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
that and to feel that they are loved. even if it isnt true. some just want to wait to date. others are dating someone, but in a long distance relationship. others jsut to feel important.,
2007-02-27 16:21:47 · answer #6 · answered by Emilie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they mention that to you then they think you like them and want you to not like them back.
2007-02-27 16:22:08 · answer #7 · answered by lsurocks1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say its because they are not interested
2007-02-27 16:23:52 · answer #8 · answered by First Lady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, maybe they aren't interested in you, but don't want to hurt your feelings.
2007-02-27 16:21:32 · answer #9 · answered by just_another_nerd 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the same reason why men do
2007-02-27 16:21:50 · answer #10 · answered by marie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋