5 Unexpected Meanings Behind a Text Guys Send: “I’ve Been Busy Lately”

2. He wants to pique your interest by emphasizing how fulfilled his life is.


To some guys, mentioning that they’ve been busy is a way to open up a conversation. “I want women to know that I make the most of my life. It can be a great conversation starter if she asks me why I’ve been so busy,” commented a teen. Talkative guys love using this strategy. If you don’t mind hearing his stories, you can ask, “What have you been up to?”