The Art of Avoidance: How 'Fuckboys' Like Will Reveal a Broader Cultural Problem In recent years, the term "fuckboy" has gained traction as a pejorative label for men who engage in serial dating and casual relationships.
But what happens when we examine the behavior of someone like Will, a 38 year old self proclaimed "fuckboy," through a more nuanced lens? Will's story is one of calculated avoidance.
He uses relationships to soothe his emotional pain and distract himself from past heartbreaks rather than seeking genuine connections with others.