Why is it so difficult for men to be honest about where they stand in a relationship?

[Too_Giving]

maybe the women you have had...not all are such

[VincenzoG91]

Some guys just want to get laid, and they pretend that they want a relationship to make it easier to get laid. It's a solid short-term tactic that eventually leads to awkwardness.

[bluesummer]

I've actually found men to be far more up front than many women, who seem to dance around it or outright lie.....to nice guys who are actually interested. Most of the time guys know what's up....meaning are you a twit that they can/want to lie to, or a smart strong woman they can't/don't want to lie to. If you fall under the former you're going to attract a lot of assholes who aren't going to tell you the truth. That's just it. Don't be a twit. Eyes open.

[smackie9]

It goes for guys too.....if you are a pushover or doormat, you will be taken advantage of.

[Exeter19]

Be honest, why sneak ? why lie ? why manipulate ? why not just say what it is ?
1) This relationship isn't going anywhere I want to move on.
2) I would like to see others, I don't want a monogamous relationship.
3) I'm not ready to settle down, If you would still like to spend time with me cool.
At least women can make a choice whether they want to continue at their own risk. Why is this so complicated?

i voted always, people who aren't upfront are usually playing you, a coward or want to be seen as the good guy/girl and don't want anyone to hate them. once you realize some people are just lying sneaky sacks of shit the happier you will be, not every guy is that way or every girl but a majority can be, recognize it in them and move on.