A database of common texts and phrases men use that often signal mixed intentions, emotional unavailability, or commitment issues.
This page contains a curated database of common dating phrases frequently used in text messages and conversations. These phrases often appear harmless on the surface, but can signal deeper patterns such as mixed intentions, emotional unavailability, avoidance of commitment, or low relationship investment.
Each phrase in this database is explained in a clear and practical way, focusing on behavioral meaning rather than guesswork. The goal is to help readers understand what these messages often imply in real dating contexts, so they can make more informed emotional and relational decisions.
"I'm not looking for anything serious right now."
"Let's just go with the flow."
"I'm just really busy with work right now."
"My ex was crazy."
"I'm bad at texting."
"I don't want to ruin our friendship."
"You deserve better than me."
"I've never felt this connection with anyone before."
"I'm not ready for a relationship right now, but I really like you."
"You are just so intimidating."
"I was just joking, you're too sensitive."
"I hate drama."
"Let's just see where the night takes us."
"Don't worry about her, she's just a friend."
"I'm sorry you feel that way."
"I'm not like other guys."
"We have such a crazy connection, let's skip the small talk."
"I'm terrible at making plans, I'm more spontaneous."
"I've never met anyone like you before."
"Sorry, my phone died."
"I have trust issues because of my ex."
"I want to be exclusive, but not put a label on it."
"I really need to focus on myself right now."
"Do you want to come over and watch a movie?"
"I'm kind of seeing someone, but it's complicated."
"Why are you acting so crazy?"
"Good morning beautiful (mass text)"
"Hey stranger."
"Omg I'm so sorry, I drafted a reply and thought I sent it!"
"Sorry I've been quiet, I deleted the app for a mental health detox."
"Work has just been absolutely insane this week."
"I promise I'm not ignoring you!"
"I'm just in a weird headspace right now."
"I miss your face."
"I lost my phone / got a new number."
"I pulled back because I didn't want to lead you on."
"Sorry, had a family emergency."
"I got scared because I like you too much."
"I literally forgot to hit send."
"My social battery is just drained."
"Sorry I fell asleep."
"I have my notifications turned off."
"Just saw this!"
"Can we raincheck? (and never reschedules)"
"U up?"
"Thinking of you."
"*Left on Read*"
"I'll text you back later."
"I'm just really bad at communicating."
"I don't know what I want right now."
"Let's keep things casual."
"I need some space right now."
"I'm talking to other people."
"I just got out of a bad relationship."
"I have a lot going on right now."
"I don't want to put a label on it."
"I'm not ready for a relationship."
"You're too good for me."
"I need to focus on myself right now."
"Maybe we can hang out sometime."
"I'm really busy this week, but let's definitely do something next week."
"I never said that, you are imagining things."
"You are just being too sensitive."
"Relax, it was just a joke. Can't you take a joke?"
"I'm sorry you feel that way."
"Look what you made me do. If you hadn't..., I wouldn't have..."