How to spot a digital fuckboy
Decoding text messages one douche at a time
The infamous fuckboy. Everyone knows one. They are the guys who lead us on, make us feel shitty about ourselves, and leave us hanging. We all know how to spot a fuckboy in person, but what about those guys who reveal their true selves over text? With plenty of content in our arsenals, I asked women to send me their worst texts for the betterment of ladies worldwide.
Here are the worst of the worst, the tell-tale signs your guy is a fuck.
His idea of talking is a gross pick-up line
He is showing his true fuckboy colors if this is the first thing he says to you. He has no shame in who he is, and he wants you to know it. The sexual innuendo, the sly face, and the lack of any other interaction makes this guy a straight-A douche.
He won’t apologize in person
What a guy. He criticized the girl for not being as smart as he was based on her major. The apology seems sincere until ‘can we drop it’, and the fact this is over text is a classic fuckboy move.
The fuckboy tends to hide behind the screen. He tries to avoid all emotional conversations as best as he can. He chooses to apologize in a backhanded way by saying the conversation should be dropped, not that you should talk about the actual problem.
With the emotional detachment and the blatant disrespect for her interests, Mark is a true contender for Fuckboy of the Year.
When you’re taken, he asks about your friends
The next best thing if you’re taken? Ask about the friends! This gem, when he realized his chances with this girl were extremely slim, decided to ask about her friends. What outcome was he expecting, honestly?
If a guy you’re into sends you this text, run. Run for the hills, run as fast as you can in the opposite direction. It’s clear he has a wandering eye and just wants to ‘have fun’ with any girl he can find, so be warned.
Everything he says revolves around sex
Just a random question? I think not. He only has sex on the mind, and the motive for these texts becomes apparent at the sly face. He’s going to try and make everything dirty, especially as the night progresses.
The goal: to get in your pants. The response: priceless.
He looks up Uber fare so you can come over
When he results to looking up how much sex will cost you tonight, you know he’s a fuckboy. If he’s the one looking for a ‘fun’ night, he should fork up $11, not tell the girl she has to pay to hang out with him.
Calling the girl lazy for not wanting to go to his sketchy apartment at 3am during FreakFest is also not a good choice. Just saying.
I hope this guide helps you avoid the not-so-special men in your life, and to realize they are not worth your time.