In a world where chivalry is officially dead and mind games are the only way to do anything, a mythical creature named "the f*ck boy" has been born. F*ck boys are everywhere around us nowadays, and can often come off as intimidating. However, once you uncover the surface and delve into a f*ck boy's deep, dark thoughts, you will find that there is truly nothing there. No really, it's completely hollow. While f*ck boys come in all shapes and forms, and I could literally write a 500-page novel on these agents of societal destruction, I have summed up the 10 main types of f*ck boys you will most likely encounter by college.

1. The Too-Cool-for-School F*ck Boy

Kryptonite for young girls, he is most often encountered in middle school to early high school. This young man thinks that calling school “lame” will somehow make him look cooler and make him more appealing to girls. He never shows up to class, comes late if he does, and puts on a show every time to draw attention to himself.

He’s the one who starts partying and smoking weed at the age of twelve, thinking he’s the best thing that has happened to this world, when, really, he just doesn’t know how to deal with his own insecurities. He thinks he has mad game, but the only way he knows how to get girls is through texting. Maybe your first kiss was with this type of f*ck boy. And your best friend’s first kiss. Literally everyone’s. But, who knows? Because he promises you that he won’t kiss and tell, but somehow everyone finds out anyways.

2. The I-Swear-I'm-Single F*ck Boy

Non-stop flirting, 24/7 texting, “dates,” maybe even a few phrases such as “I love you” and “You’re the only one I’m talking to” at the most extreme. You think you finally found the one. He’s absolutely perfect. Then, one day, a girl you don’t even know will slide into your twitter DM’s asking you to back off her man, maybe even threaten to burn your house down if you don’t do as she says. Or you’ll receive a Snapchat message saying, “Hey! This is so-and-so’s girlfriend. We have a baby due next month. I would appreciate it if you stopped messaging him. Thanks!” This type of f*ck boy will make you look like a home wrecker, but don’t feel bad. The only one to blame is him for not being able to keep it in his pants. And, ok, maybe you too, for not having stronger social media stalking skills.

3. The Back-on-the-Market F*ck Boy

This f*ck boy hasn't always been the way he is right now. He just got out of a three-year relationship and wants to make up for all the time he "wasted" being committed to one girl by hooking up with anyone and anything that comes his way. Literally anything. He is signed up on every dating app that you can imagine, thinking that a Tinder match means he has regained his game.

He will most likely mention his ex and how they are "just friends" now on the first date, thus destroying any chances he may have had with you in the first place. This f*ck boy will call himself a player and repeatedly brag about the amount of action he supposedly gets, when, in reality, every girl who crosses paths with him dumps him right away after realizing how immature and annoying he really is.

4. The Depressed F*ck Boy

This is the kind of guy who will constantly complain about everything in his life and play the victim. Maybe he has family issues, a sad romantic past, or a really hard life overall. At first, he comes off as annoying, but the more and more he complains about his problems and seeks refuge, you begin to start feeling bad and see him as a helpless shelter dog that just needs to be rescued. You begin to put your all into this guy, trying to become his savior and turn his life around. But the moment you give him a little extra confidence boost, he starts to think he’s better than you and drops you like a cured mental patient who finally leaves his psychiatrist’s office feeling refreshed and ready for a new start. In this case, probably ready for a new girl.

5. The Freeloader F*ck Boy

This f*ck boy is dangerous, as he has an agenda and knows exactly how to manipulate. Maybe he's not in the best financial shape and wouldn't mind some extra cash or someone to help him out a little on the side, so he does everything he can to make sure you know that, too. He will lure you in and make you fall in love with him, to the point where you would literally do anything to make him happy. Shortly after, he’ll hit you right in your insecurities and make you feel like sh*t for a good period of time, then make the subtle suggestion that you can buy him food to make it up to him or give him a ride to work just for a day, which will most definitely become a continuous pattern. All he really wants is a sugar mama and you probably won't see it coming because he is most likely your age or older than you at the time of financial abuse. He will leave you not only heart broken, but literally broke.

6. The Straight Up F*ck Boy

The most admirable kind of f*ck boy. He is honest, open, and straight up acknowledges that he only wants to sleep with you and nothing else. He will not play games because he does not care to do so. Often times can be annoying and come off as rude, but highly appreciated in the long run, as this type of f*ck boy is the least likely to ruin your life or make you even consider actually sleeping with him for one second. Most likely found on Tinder.

7. The I-Just-Want-A-Relationship F*ck Boy

He doesn’t exactly want to ruin your life by playing you, but rather wants to forcefully have a relationship with you because all he has ever wanted in his life is a girlfriend. It doesn’t even matter who. He is controlling, selfish, and unwilling to compromise. These hoes ain’t loyal is most likely his everyday jam and he just doesn’t understand why girls don’t stay with him when all he wants to do is “treat them right” and shove his "kindness" down their throats. He refuses to acknowledge that being a controlling jerk may have something to do with it.

8. The Oblivious F*ck Boy

The ultimate douchebag who swears he’s a nice guy and would never disrespect a girl. He will simultaneously lead on multiple girls, low-key hit on your best friend or mom, make out with three other girls right in front of you at a party, then have the balls to ask “What’s wrong babe?” when you don’t respond to his messages. If you’re lucky enough, maybe you’ll even get to meet his side girl disguised as a “close friend” or “classmate he just really likes to study with,” when, deep down, you know something is off the second you meet the girl.

This type of f*ck boy is often the easiest to detect, yet his refusal to take responsibility for his actions or admit to his f*ckery makes things 10 times more difficult. But don’t worry, just observe his actions on a daily basis and you’ll be able to find out exactly how many of the girls he’s texting are really just his “classmates” or “good friends”. Trust your instincts and don’t pay attention to a single one of his denial attempts. He won’t be able to get anything past you.

9. The Not-Now F*ck Boy

This guy will basically act like your boyfriend and make you think that he's really into you for a long period of time. Then, when things begin to look a bit more serious, he will drop the "I'm just not looking for a relationship right now" or "I'm not into titles" card and leave you hanging. You tell all your friends who ask what you guys are, "Oh, we're just seeing how things go." Then, one day, completely out of the blue, you see some initials pop up in his Instagram bio or see him holding some random girl's hand on his Snapchat story captioned "My girlfriend is the best." This kind of f*ck boy will leave you insecure and confused, but, in reality, he's the insecure and confused one as he can't man up and say how he really feels instead of ghosting someone as amazing as you.

10. The Ultimate F*ck Boy

The one you thought was your first love, but who ended up ruining your life and leaving you with permanent trust issues. He treated you like a princess during the honeymoon phase, then suddenly changed for the worst and became the biggest a**hole when you least saw it coming. He made you feel crazy, insecure, and put you at your lowest point.

You started to question your rationality and wished you could just stop being attached to him, until, one day, you discovered that the only way you could really survive the ultimate f*ck boy is by becoming a f*ck girl yourself and learning how to play the game. You will hate this f*ck boy for the rest of your life. He’s the one who made you toughen up and taught you how to deal with all the previous kinds of f*ck boys. So, maybe, at the end of the day, you should really send him a thank you note, because apparently being an emotionless stone is trendy nowadays anyways.