How to spot (and avoid) the F-boys: Top 10 signs he ain't the one

Kick this one to the kerb

1/11

Wouldn’t it be just swell if we could spot all the bad boys before we date them…and actively avoid them like the plague?

I cannot count the amount of times I’ve fallen for empty promises and fake sentiments, believing what I’ve got is real…only to be hit with reality down the line. If I could rewind and know he was a F-boy before I fell hard, I’d do it without a second thought.



Whilst we can’t change the past, we can learn lessons and use them to spot the bad eggs before it’s too late. I have AMPLE experience in this field and I am thus lucky enough to offer you gems that will help you sidestep the future bad boys.



 

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1. He’s immediately super full-on

2/11

I’ve fallen for this many a time. So you think you’re special? You think it’s a genuine connection? Let me guess – he WhatsApps all day every day and sends you cute personal Snapchats and calls you his baby? But wait…roll on a few weeks and suddenly, he’s going ghost on you.

Yap. F-boy. He can’t keep this kind of attention up because it’s FAKE and 9/10 he is doing it to other girls too. He enjoys the fishing but once he’s reeled you right in, it’s game over my friend.

 

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2. Only interacts with you on social media

3/11

If he doesn’t ever want private conversations but will engage with you on his social media, chances are you’re just a media ‘fluffer’ for him to feel good about having more attention.

Or, he’s trying to make others jealous with his copious female attention. Either option equals F-boy.

 

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3. But deletes any public comments that suggests you're more than friends

4/11

This is clear F-boy behaviour. If you write anything on his public social profiles that insinuates you two are more than friends, even if it’s just a stupid heart emoji, and he then deletes it…he’s hiding you.

From what or why it does not matter, just know he’s a F-boy. Oh, and he’ll come up with some ‘I’m so private’ lame response if you ever mention it. He isn’t, he just ain’t being genuine.

 

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4. Refuses to have an actual phone call

5/11

It's almost like he cannot comprehend what that green button means. Yes, it is 'answer' and it usually appears once your phone is ringing, along with a red button too. Most genuine men do want to have real interactions with you, which extends to phone calls. I've had guys ring me before with no other reason in mind except just to chat.

Guys DO like to chat too. If he refuses to call you or pick up your calls...this is an obvious warning sign. He just isn't that bothered by you...not enough to create an actual connection. Ergo, F-boy.

 

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5. But yet, when he’s with you, his phone never leaves his side

6/11

Don't even get me started on this one. How many times is the dude unavailable when you make contact, yet when he's chilling at yours, the phone is glued to his hand? Or, he puts it face down on the side on silent and checks it every now and again, standing there in silence for no reason. URGH.

I hate this sly behaviour. There's a clear reason why he doesn't want you seeing his screen flash up, and it ain't because his mum texts asking how you are. It's got F-boy written alllllllllllllll over it.

6. Is always online but rarely texts you back

7/11

This is the ultimate in dating frustration, especially when he acts like you're a nagging for eventually bringing it up. If he is constantly online on Whatsapp but you get like 3 texts a day if that...he IS texting someone else. No, it ain't his brother George. No, it ain't his accountant. Wise up girls.

When a guy is into a girl...he wants constant communication too. heck, even work won't stop him. Trust me on this - even big ass career ballers will call and text you throughout the day. If it isn't you that is constantly on his Whatsapp chat, then it's another side chick. F-BOY.

 

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7. Cancels plans but always has an elaborate excuse

8/11

Listen up dudes...if you cancel plans with a girl last minute for no real reason, you're a grade A *insert inappropriate word here*. She'll probably have spent the past few hours getting herself sorted, might even have planned a new outfit...all to impress you and show her at her best. When you swerve the date last minute, she WILL feel let down.

Girls - if he cancels plans a lot and doesn't really have concrete reasons, he is just showing you that you are not his priority and that, probably, he just found better plans with another girl. You might have even just been back up in case his primary dates fell through. F-boy and a half. Ditch immediately.

 

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8. Cannot ‘commit’ or label what you two even are

9/11

Oh bore off you complete moron. Too scared to commit? Get freaked out by the word relationship? Want to keep things chill as they are? Yeah, that's cool bro but it's been 6 months and it’s fair to know where this is going, if it’s even going anywhere.

If he refuses to give you the loyalty and label, bin that bloke right off. He's a boy. You need a man. Girls, men are very territorial. They want their stuff to be theirs. They are also very protective over their stuff too. So, if he wants YOU, then he won't want anyone else sniffing around you, ergo, will want to label it. Any lame excuse not to do so is just because....wait for it....he doesn't want to. F-boyyyyy.

 

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9. Only seems to want to hang out late at night

10/11

Do I really need to explain this one? If he side-steps dinner date plans or after work activities, but seems to want to see you late at night, then you my friend, are a booty-call.

He has no interest in treating you like a potential girlfriend or even a nice date, instead he has only one thing on his mind and it ain’t dessert. If you don’t think he’s an F-boy then you’re in denial.

 

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10. Goes ‘ghost’ for days on end

11/11

Oh, so he suddenly disappeared for 5 days for no reason? Then gets back in touch and acts like nothing is wrong, or, makes YOU feel insecure and paranoid for questioning his moves? Come on now.

This behaviour is the ultimate in dating disrespect and if he does this to you, he has absolutely no intention of anything long term or stable with you. Do you really want to give your time up for someone who can just cut contact with ease? He’s an F-boy. Put him on the island of lost men and move on.

 

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