Communication is almost always an issue in every relationship. As a woman, I will be the first to admit that we do not like to be blunt about things, and for that I apologize.

We just do not feel comfortable coming right out and saying, “I didn’t like the way you were looking at that other girl,” or “I feel fat, please tell me how beautiful I am.”
Instead, we try to make it easier for ourselves by using more roundabout methods to express our feelings. Of course, this only leads to confusion on his part, and frustration on hers. Still, most women continue to try to communicate through hints and riddles, and men continue to find themselves unable to solve these puzzles.

Therefore, I have decided to give all of those poor, confused men out there who cannot seem to figure out why they are always in trouble with their girlfriends a little help.
I will start by helping you guys learn how to decode some of her messages:

First of all, read her body language (not just her body).
She may be angry with you long before you even realize it, and the longer you take to figure it out, the worse it will be in the end. If she is quieter, more reserved, or less affectionate than usual, she is probably trying to give you the silent treatment.

You may not realize it, because she is being passive aggressive, and you appreciate it. Instead of yelling at you, she ignores you because, as I mentioned above, she feels uncomfortable asserting herself. Also, listen to her voice. If her tone is tense, sarcastic, or bitter, she’s got something on her mind (and, yes, it is about you). Crossed arms, lack of eye contact, turning her back to you, and leaving the room are all dangerous signals.

The next step is, of course, finding out what is wrong:
VERY IMPORTANT: Do NOT ask her what HER problem is, or why SHE is being a pain. This is sure to set her off, because SHE is never the problem, YOU are. Instead, ask the same question, but use different words. You must sympathize with her and always, always, ALWAYS assume that it is your fault.
Begin by immediately sounding apologetic. Say, in a gentle tone, “Honey, are you alright?
Did I do something to upset you?” Place your hand on hers or on her shoulder, and look her in the eyes (don’t throw your hands up and say, “Okay, what did I do now?!”).
Now that she feels that you already sorry, she is more likely to tell you the problem. Chances are, you DID do something to upset her.

When she tells you what you did (and make sure that you are listening closely), this is how to apologize:
Start by telling her that she is right (this will earn you big points because, let’s admit it, she IS ALWAYS right).

Next, assure her that you never meant to hurt her feelings and that you just were not thinking. Tell her that if you had the chance, you never would have done it (even if that is a lie), and promise her that you will never do it again (and don’t lie). Once she is convinced that you are ashamed of yourself, she is much more likely to forgive you.

I will conclude by translating a few commonly heard statements. Once you know what they mean, it will be pretty obvious what to say:
“Do you think she’s pretty?” = “Tell me how beautiful I am (and how much more beautiful I am than she is).”
“Should I cut/grow/dye/perm/etc. my hair?” = “Tell me you love me the way I am.”
“Be honest.” = “Be kind.”
“Are you hungry?” = “I’m hungry.”
“Nothing’s wrong.” = “Everything’s wrong.” (Come on, even Homer Simpson figured that one out.)
“I don’t care.” (When you ask her where she wants to go) = “Don’t you dare take me to Taco Bell again.”