The older I get, the more I understand stupid. And what I find most stupid these days, are “fuckboys”. If you’re a girl between the ages of 13-25, then you know exactly what I'm talking about. But for those who don’t know, “fuckboy” is just a synonym for a player. It’s a guy who is afraid of relationships and/or commitment so he wastes his time on a bunch of average girls instead of one awesome girl. It’s stupid, but we all know and love one.

There are many different breeds of these boys. And though they may vary in style, all "fuckboys" are idiots. For starters, we have the generic idiot. The boy who knows that he’s a player and secretly loves that he has that reputation. He thinks way too highly of himself and knows exactly how to play the game. You know you aren't going to marry the kid but he’s hot and popular so whatever, it's fine for now.

Next we have the drunk idiot. He gets drunk, you get drunk, and bad ideas seem like good decisions in the moment. It’s awkward when you wake up but you don’t even talk about it. You make awkward eye contact when you see each other around campus, maybe say hi to each other at parties, and just completely ignore the fact that vodka made you temporarily fall in love.

Onto the athlete idiot. The Nike sneakers, backwards baseball-cap, beautiful vision. He can get any girl on campus and he knows it, but he refuses to be in a relationship. You swore you would never fall for him because you know his act but he looks so good in his uniform. Before you know it, you’re in love and you’re crazy. You think you have dibs and dislike any girl that even looks at him. He has you under his spell. He both stole your heart and broke your heart all in one night.

Don't look so sad because you can exchange the athlete idiot for thefrat star idiot if you prefer a Sperry wearing, Vineyard Vines loving jerk instead. The one who actually does have time for a girlfriend but doesn’t want to be “wifed-up” and miss out on any chance to wreck havoc with his "brothers". He’s immature and even more of an alcoholic than you are but he’s cute and he dresses well so you answer his texts.

Following, we have the friend’s idiot. He’s the boy that is basically messing with your friend. You don’t like him because you don’t know why he won’t commit to her. He won't find anyone better than your bff yet he still won't make her his girlfriend. You think he’s a jerk and though you’re dealing with the exact same kind of boy, you insist it's not the same situation. You get a whole different perspective on boys when you’re on the outside.

Finally, comes the most important idiot because he’syour idiot. You guys are “exclusive but not official.” You’re “like together but not boyfriend and girlfriend.” You’re basically dating but you better not dare use that word. It’s sad that this is so common that “talking” has become a relationship status that we fully understand and accept these days. You know what’s awkward? When your aunts ask you at Christmas about your love life. How do you explain that you kind of have a boyfriend but he’s not your boyfriend but you’re together and talk constantly yet there’s no label? You go home together on Saturday night and “Netflix and chill” all day Sunday but you can’t call him your boyfriend. Either way, you love him and you’re willing to put up with his idiot ways.

"Fuckboys" are just a small stroke in the giant painting. They'll realize soon enough that they aren't as cool as they think they are. It takes a bunch of wrong boys before you actually find a good one. Don’t let these idiots make you cry or break your heart because they’re just stupid. Instead, appreciate the players because they’re the ones who show you what you really deserve. The mean boys will make the good boys seem that much better. It won't be long before the guys who screwed you over get back what they've been giving, and you get what you deserve.