Understanding women and their lies

14:20 19 May 2010

A new study has revealed that men are bigger liars than woman and they're also less likely to feel bad about it.

According to the study by the Science Museum, men tell a whopping 1,092 lies a year – that's three a day – whereas, the fairer sex lie 728 times each year – twice a day. And women feel guiltier, with 82% of fibbers having their conscience eat away at them while only 70% on males feel the pangs of regret.

But as the lads lie to look after themselves and hide the truth about their antics, the females are most likely to be hiding their true feelings. Can you tell what she really means? Here we have the female to male interpreter for you:

10. It's what I've always wanted

What on earth is this? I hope you've kept the receipt!

9. No, I didn't throw it away

Erm, I probably did but I'm hoping you'll forget about it.

8. Oh, I've had this ages

I bought it last week in the sale.

7. I'm on my way

I've got lots of faffing about to do first, choose what I'm wearing, and then I'll set off

6. It was in the sale

You'd pass out if you really knew how much it was

5. I've got a headache

I can't be bothered with pretending to enjoy it, there's no chance you're getting lucky

Better off alone?
Test to see if it's
best to dump her!

4. I didn't have that much to drink

I had several glasses, but nowhere near as much as you

3. It wasn't that expensive

Not compared with your latest top of the range gadget anyway

2. I don't know where it is, I haven't touched it

It's in the bin and not a moment too soon.

1. Nothing's wrong, I'm fine

Ask me again as you're in trouble and I want to make you suffer. You've got some serious making up to do!