What is fuck boy?

A "Fuckboy" (often stylized as "fuck boy" or "f*ckboy") is a slang term with a few key characteristics:

  • Emotional Unavailability: They avoid serious relationships and emotional commitment. Often, they present as charming initially, but then become distant or unresponsive.
  • Selfishness: Their own needs and desires are prioritized above the needs of others, particularly romantic partners.
  • Manipulation: They may use manipulation tactics, such as love bombing (excessive attention and affection early on, followed by withdrawal) or gaslighting (making someone question their sanity), to control or influence others.
  • Disrespectful Behavior: They may engage in disrespectful or dismissive behavior towards women or others, sometimes displaying misogynistic attitudes.
  • Inconsistency: Their words and actions often don't align. They might say one thing but do another.
  • Lack of Accountability: They rarely take responsibility for their actions or the consequences of their behavior.
  • Superficiality: They often prioritize external validation, such as social media attention or casual sexual encounters, over genuine connection.