If you ignore your girlfriend's text and then later reply saying "just got your message," that is a butler lie.

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A butler lie is a small lie that is told to be polite or to avoid conflict. This scenario fits the definition of a butler lie because the person is not being truthful about when they received the message, and is using the lie to avoid any potential conflict or hurt feelings that may arise from not responding right away.

If You Ignore Your Girlfriend's Text and Then Later Reply