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“He came off so lost, which of course hit all my buttons because who doesn’t dream of finding an incredibly hot boy and fixing him? Straight guys may have cars and gadgets, but girls and gay boys, we like to fix broken boys.” quote by John Goode
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““He came off so lost, which of course hit all my buttons because who doesn’t dream of finding an incredibly hot boy and fixing him? Straight guys may have cars and gadgets, but girls and gay boys, we like to fix broken boys.””

John Goode

About This Quote

Source Online Forum Post, 2020

The speaker expresses a desire to rescue and "fix" attractive but troubled men, reflecting gendered expectations.

In simple terms: She wants to help broken boys, especially attractive ones.

Key Takeaway

Consider healthy boundaries in relationships.

Themes

romance gender roles fixation

Mood

reflective critical

Type

psychological social.

When to use this quote

  • dating
  • friendship
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

emotional labor idealization masculinity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do we feel compelled to "fix" others?
  • What are the risks of idealizing partners?
A Different Perspective

Fixing others can be unhealthy.

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