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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.” quote by Greg Behrendt
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““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.””

Greg Behrendt

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.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize relationships over empty busyness.

Themes

relationships authenticity commitment communication

Mood

critical honest

Type

advice reflective

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • marriage
  • friendships
  • work‑life balance

Key Concepts

sociology behavioral science

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you use “busy” to avoid intimacy?
  • What would you change if you stopped saying busy?
A Different Perspective

Busy can sometimes be genuine necessity.

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