. Their praise offers some relief from the toxic cesspit of online dating, but are they all they're cut out to be? How can you spot a Golden Retriever boy? You'll find them wagging their tails, begging for pets and practically jumping with excitement. Kidding – kind of. The Golden Retriever Boy was named such because his personality emulates that of the bounding, goofy dog. In the nicest possible way. Jamie Johnston, the founder of the Mattr dating app said the Golden Retriever is a stress-free man who is true to themselves. 'They are not trying to be what they feel women want and act themselves much like the Golden Retriever they are happy-go-lucky, dependable and affectionate,' he adds. Annie Corser, the Senior Insights Editor at Canvas 8, says the 'golden retriever boy', is perhaps an evolution of the 'Offline Boyfriend, (no social media, doesn't know who Trisha Paytas is)'. Crucially, Annie says, the Golden Retriever boy is 'not to be confused with 'the nice guy' who, shocker, is actually not nice. 'Nice guys' are more likely to call themselves feminists to tr){kind=link}
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As far as internet dating advice goes, ‘get yourself a man whose basically a Golden Retriever’ is up there with some of the best.
Hold up, isn’t calling men dogs just an insult? Yes, but to be a Golden Retriever Boy is meant as a compliment – we promise.
He’s playful, sweet, loyal and loving, and eager to please, just like the breed. Golden Retrievers are loved by and love everyone.
The brooding, avoidant, toxic guy is – thankfully – losing its appeal among the Very Online who have instead embraced the healthy love of a fluffy-haired, happy-go-lucky guy.