Men, Women and Their Views on Sex...
and the Opposite Sex

Is "I've been busy" a line?

Chelsea, California - No, it's a disgraceful "I never want to see you again" Hallmark Card. Well it should be anyways. It's basically one of those relationships that has hit rock bottom. it's a kinder way of saying "I never want to see you again."

John, Toronto - Not necessarily. But if it's "I've been busy" in the sense of "I don't really want to see you", of course it's a line. The point is to be clear with whomever you're dealing with. Nuances don't work.

Alexis, Los Angeles - No, I try not to say it. I try to give them a better excuse but sometimes that's all I can think of, so I just say it.

Marcus, New York City - Yes, if I really like someone then nothing stands in my way.

Candi, Georgia - Sometimes yes and sometimes no. It is according to the individual and their career, family, social status. It's understandable that a person can be busy and not as available as you would like, but that's just life and taking care of home. But if a person really cares they will somehow make a quick phone call or page or something (whatever works for them) to show that they are interested but just don't have as much time as they would like.

Ron, London - No. It is just a general statement used to cover you for the "reasons why you have not." Like a sick note from the doctor! But it can be a true line at times.

Megan, Australia - Can be, sometimes it is genuine though.

Dolly, Egypt - Yes, only when I'm doing my last moves before Bye-Bye C-U-Later. However, I am the sort of person to say that from time to time to the man she loves... that's who I am. I just wanna live it all.

Beau, New York - Sure. What does it take to call someone to just say hello? A minute? All people can spare a minute.

Jay, England - Yes and NO. We all use it at times - sad isn't it? I think there must be better excuses or ways of saying things.

Denise, MA - It all depends. Sometimes it could be just a line. But other times you really were busy.

Mickie, MN - "I've been busy" only translates into one thing, "I'm not interested". If I'm really into someone, I will make time to be with them, or at least call them. If you really like someone, there is no such thing as being to busy for them.

Bobbie Vee - Yes, it is an excuse and if someone means enough to you then you will always have time for them. I've been busy is a line used when you haven't called or haven't made time for your partner, but there should always be time. Especially for someone you love.

Abbey, Montreal - It's a "line" for saying "I just don't/didn't want to talk with you because..." of any reason, too annoying, boring, disgusting, horny, pigish, you name it!!

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