The Connector
The Connector

1. He keeps bringing you small gifts.

Graphic by Julie Tran.

2. He has trouble speaking when you’re around.

Graphic by Julie Tran.

3. He’s happy when you two hang out with his friends.

Graphic by Julie Tran.

4. He wants to be with you all the time.

Graphic by Julie Tran.

5. He uses his social privileges and masculinity to explain to you things that you already know but that he feels like hey, maybe you can know even better, making himself a Nice Guy™ — something to lord over you later in the relationship if he ever wants a favor.

Graphic by Julie Tran.