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How to Spot a Softboi Before He Ruins Your Life


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How to Spot a Softboi Before He Ruins Your Life

In an age when toxic masculinity has been more typically connected with blatant, aggressive violations, the softboi (or softboy) often flies under the radar.

You’ve likely encountered this elusive breed of male and thought he was one of “the good ones.” Perhaps he captivated you with his offbeat interests, fake emotional openness, ability to play the harpsichord, and far-off, tormented stare. It’s only after you’re completely hooked by the softboi that you learn he just exists to lord his “authenticity” over everyone and drain all he can from an admirer before moving onto the next, like the succubus he is.

He’s a wolf in sheep’s pink-tinted organic clothing. He’s the fuckboi’s cousin, who wised up and changed the game to confuse his prey. So how can you keep these laborious dudes from infringing upon your life? Read more

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