(Sorry, boys!)
Text by CZARINA NICOLE O. ONG, JACKY LYNNE A. OIGA, PAM BROOKE A. CASIN, and MITCH M. ARCEO
E verybody has probably heard of the popular book-turned-movie He’s Just Not Into You, a life-altering eye-opener for girls who often make excuses for men they like.
Maybe he’s busy, or maybe he is going through a rough time. These are just some of the excuses women make to compensate feelings of disappointment when the men they like don’t call them. Truth of the matter is, he’s not busy, and it’s just that he doesn’t like you enough to call you. And he’s not going through a rough time; rather, he is just saying that so you won’t bug him anymore.
But men aren’t the only devils when it comes to the dating game. Women, too, have subjected men to much confusion. To spare clueless males from endless wondering and useless hope, here are a few instances from the book He’s Just Not that Into You that we’ve modified into a woman’s point of view.
THE “MAYBE SHE FORGOT TO REMEMBER ME” EXCUSE
If she adores you or is considering the great potential of you being together in the future, a woman will most likely remember you from the time you were introduced up until she doesn’t need you anymore or until she’s met a new one, that is.

- Face it
Men have to face it that women don’t easily forget things and that even the littlest of details matter to them. Heck, why do you think women harass their partners when the latter forgets significant dates like birthdays and anniversaries, and specific memories that are too good

- WHY ISN’T SHE ANSWERING MY CALLS?
and overly romantic to overlook?
Having good memory is one of women’s prized possessions. So if you think she has forgotten to text you or call you, well, friends, that is because she went on selective-memory mode and purposely forgot why you were supposed to be getting to know each other in the first place.
Women can be cruel like that. They could chuck you into their virtual trashcan lest you sounded really cool and intellectual to talk to, unless you are an interesting character they want to really spend time with, or except when you are too memorable (read: hot and handsome) to be discarded.
Excuse yourself with this excuse and start moving on. A caveat: if a woman really is into you, she will make it a point to remember you all the days of her life.
THE “BUT SHE GAVE ME HER NUMBER” EXCUSE
You asked for her number, and she gave it to you. A couple of times you called her, but her excuse was that she’s so busy, and she didn’t have the time to answer your calls.
Don’t believe her. She’s lying through her teeth. The only time she is not lying about this is when she answers your call the next time around or she makes the effort to make up for missing your calls.
Even if she is busy, a girl who likes you will answer your call and say, “It’s so nice to hear from you, but I’m so caught up with work today, would you mind giving me a ring at 8 tonight?” She would let you know when is the right time to call. You would notice at once the enthusiasm in her voice, and the regret for not having the time to properly talk to you.
THE “MAYBE SHE WANTS TO TAKE IT SLOW” EXCUSE
The problem with men is that they always assume the wrong things.
If you’ve asked a woman to be your girlfriend and she turned you down almost immediately, that only means one thing: she doesn’t like you a bit. A woman hardly turns down a man she really fancies. At some point, a woman may even take things into another level and shift gears just because she wants her man badly.
It is odd, therefore, when a guy thinks the woman of her dreams just wants to take things slow. But don’t fret just yet. Maybe your paramour-to-be just really wants to keep a healthy pace. She may also be considering how you deal with your cards.
So before you withdraw from battle, know how your woman plays the game. Maybe she doesn’t like you enough to be her beau, or she just wants to like you by taking it slow. For instant results and if you want to be spared: if she likes you, she will take action and if she wants you to be hers, she will hardly hesitate.

- ouch!
THE “MAYBE SHE’S INTIMIDATED BY ME” EXCUSE
Unless you’re undoubtedly sure that you possess the true embodiment of male hotness — then never, ever delude yourself into believing this excuse.
Do remember that there’s a thin line that separates intimidating from creepy and there’s an even thinner line between charming and obnoxious. If you feel that a woman is acting all weird and anxious around you, please don’t go on thinking that she’s intimidated by your mere glorious presence because believe us, she’s not.
Maybe you’re overly fervent mood scares her off or maybe she’s just not interested. There’s nothing more annoying than a guy’s unwarranted enthusiasm. Her aloofness — for all you know — is an act of kindness; don’t wait until she files a restraining order.
THE “MAYBE SHE DOESN’T WANT TO RUIN THE FRIENDSHIP” EXCUSE
Some guys befriend a girl with the intention of courting her when they become good friends. While some people have proven this tactic effective, that may not always be the case. When you have been friends for a long time, there’s no telling if she’ll ever see you in another light. So if you fall in love with a friend, there is a risk that your friendship may be thrown into the trash bin.
If by chance, you’re one of the conventional guys who opt to confess through letters (or e-mail), you have to remember this: if she doesn’t reply in a week or two, it only means one thing. She’s just not that into you.
You may delude yourself into thinking that maybe she hasn’t checked her mail yet or maybe she just doesn’t want to ruin the friendship. But here’s the thing, if she likes you, no one or nothing can stop her from saying that she feels the same way.
Wake up and taste the bitter truth. It really gets annoying when our best guy friend (whom we are not attracted to, for that matter) suddenly blurts out his feelings and expects us to love him in return. We love you but if our hearts don’t skip a beat with just a mere smile from you, or if we don’t even get nervous in your presence, then you are just a friend and will always be just a good friend.

GIRL: BFF! - BOY: BFF?
Illustrated by: Ms. P (Princess, Pretty, Paris, Papansin, lol)