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Since being introduced into modern vernacular, the term ‘fuckboy’ has spread like the clap through Mykonos. And while most of us now know the tell-tale signs of a fuckboy, we can’t help but notice a new epidemic on the rise: the fuckfriend.
We coined the term for those friends who are always on their phone at the dinner table, wastes your time, and have put a boy before you one too many times.
Fuckfriends arguably an even situation to have on your hands because boys come/cum and go but friends are for life. Or are they? We’re not saying you should kick all your friends to the curb ’cause they didn’t text you back, but it’s definitely worth reassessing any friendship that doesn’t uplift you.
Have you got a fuckfriend?
They drop you as soon as they get a man
This a tell-tale sign of a fuckfriend. Spend years moaning about single life with you, and then the second they snag some semi-permanent dick they drop you like a lead turd. There are varying degrees to this cuntity; those who prioritise their boyfriends are obviously far better than those who fully idolise him.
Like, congrats girl, I didn’t think you’d find a man that loved you either, but fuck my friendship, right?
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They have selfish ulterior motives
A person who possesses this trait might do something like, turning up to a bar for your birthday party and then suggesting the crowd head elsewhere because they personally aren’t feeling the vibe. Or reject the invitation altogether if it’s not their best interest: if the event was somewhere they couldn’t meet a boy, for example.
What’s happened – for one reason or another – is that this friend has forgotten about the give-and-pull that make successful friendships and relationships work. It’s great that they’re putting themselves first, but probably haven’t realised they’ve morphed into a turd-cunt.
They Flake
We all get busy from time to time – especially when you’re a social butterfly or a slut – but friends go consistently flake on your plans are the worst. And we’re not talking about the ones who have legitimate reasons or give you two days notice: more so the one’s who blow you out while you’re already on the train because they’re high.
What’s so funny is that flakey people hate to be told that their flakey – almost as if they thought you just wouldn’t notice them always cancelling, always at the last minute, always beneath a paper-thin excuse. Chances are flaking is either a part of their persona, or because you don’t rank as high priority.
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They’re insensitive
Fuckfriends are often so enamoured by their own lives and achievements to realise when they’re being insensitive. They’ll brag about their promotion days after you sacked. Or complain about a minor inconvenience while you’re in the middle of an emotional shitstorm.
They’re stubborn
The fuckfriend hates to admit when they’re wrong, apologise or even give compliments easily – and are keen to brush anything negative about themselves aside (despite frequently highlighting it in other people). In these scenarios, your friend has probably placed protecting their ego over your feelings, which is occassioanlly common to a certain extent.
You find time with them draining
Whether it’s the constant whining, or self-obsessed natter, if you repeatedly leave a friend feeling drained then you probably need to reassess the relationship. Like oral sex, you should never feel like you’re always giving and not receiving. They’ll get overexcited about the smallest thing in their life, but find it hard to happy for you at times.
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They Compete
We’ve all heard of Tommy Two Shits: You went on holiday for a week? Tommy went on holiday for a fortnight. You got a new phone? Tommy got a new house. You went for a shit? Tommy went for two! Everything starts to feel like a competition with friends like Tommy; even when it comes to who is under the most stress, or has the biggest tumour.
How ’bout we start a new competition? Like who can leave this toxic friendship first?
Whether you decide to terminate the friendship altogether, attempt to work through with your friend, or rise above it (eek!) it’s important to remember that they were your friend at one point. Unless they’ve truly taken the biscuit, in which case let them dunk it elsewhere…
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