The podcast discusses the concept of 'soft boys' in modern dating, comparing them to fuck boys without the cockiness. They explore the characteristics and manipulation associated with soft boys. The hosts also talk about encountering uncomfortable behavior from a guy at a pool deck in Austin and share their experiences with dating soft boys. They discuss leaving personal items after a hookup and answer an email about masturbation to a coworker's Instagram posts.
Soft boys manipulate their romantic partners by using caring and empathy as a pretense to get what they want.
Recognizing and questioning manipulative behaviors is important in navigating relationships effectively.
Deep dives
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According to the Glamour UK article, a soft boy is described as someone who appears to be emotionally literate and attuned to their own and others' feelings. They may reply promptly to texts, listen carefully to problems, and seem like an overall good person. However, like their fuckboy cousin, they are prone to leaving a trail of broken hearts in their wake. Soft boys manipulate their romantic partners by using caring and empathy as a pretense to get what they want. They may cover up their misogyny with surface-level displays of sensitivity and respect for women. Ultimately, soft boys are emotional manipulators who use their perceived emotional maturity to manipulate others.
Soft Boys and Manipulation
The podcast episode delves into the concept of 'soft boys' and how they use manipulative tactics. The hosts discuss instances where individuals have experienced manipulative behaviors such as crying to garner sympathy or using a baby voice when interacting with pets. They examine various situations where certain behaviors may or may not be seen as manipulative, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and questioning such actions.
Leaving Behind Boxers and Masturbating to Instagram Photos
In this segment, the hosts share amusing stories they received via email. They discuss the peculiar trend of individuals leaving behind their boxers after a hookup, speculating on possible reasons behind this behavior. Additionally, they address a listener's question about whether it is acceptable to masturbate to a coworker's Instagram photos. The hosts provide light-hearted commentary and personal anecdotes while offering opinions and advice to the listeners.
You may be an expert on softboys, have no idea what one is, or think you know but you don't (spoiler alert: it's not just a sensitive guy); but whatever your softboy knowledge status is, we're here to break down these dudes who are infiltrating modern dating. We're defining and discussing, plus sharing our listeners' experiences with them. Before we break it down, we're chatting about the guys we met in Texas, and at the end of the episode, we're answering two hilarious listener emails about a confusing post-hookup leave-behind and masturbating to your co-workers. Enjoy the first (and probably last) episode recorded from the car!