Busy Quote by Greg Behrendt
““I’m about to make a wild, extreme, and severe relationship rule: THE WORD "BUSY" IS A LOAD OF CRAP AND IS MOST OFTEN USED BY ASSHOLES. The word “busy” is the relationship Weapon of Mass Destruction. Remember: Men are never too busy to get what they want.””
About This Quote
Source Book: He's Just Not That Into You, Greg Behrendt, 2004
Being “busy” is often a false excuse to avoid intimacy; true desire requires time and effort.
In simple terms: Busy is a cover for lack of commitment.
Prioritize relationships over empty busyness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- dating
- marriage
- friendships
- work‑life balance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you use “busy” to avoid intimacy?
- What would you change if you stopped saying busy?
Busy can sometimes be genuine necessity.