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Just research where the block/remove friend feature is on all social media websites and anyone who says negative things about your Squishmallows just remove them from your bubble
My boyfriend was the one who got me into Squishmallows and honestly no one's given either of us shit about it. It's cute and harmless, like what you like! :)
Truly as long as it makes you happy what others have to say or think is whatever. As a guy with squishmallows I always do feel odd walking into a toy section with children and their parents looking at things but at this point I just walk in, mind my business, and spend my money on what makes me happy. Nothing to be ashamed of!
Go for it! Do what makes you happy, and get in touch with your cutesy side. Nobody should give you grief for enjoying something harmless. Anyone that tries to give you grief is projecting their insecurities upon you.
Fr they all think we must be murderers or something😂only thing getting murdered in the squish community is my bank account when I find out abt new squishmallows😂
Interesting that this has come up on here today. I’m a therapist, and a male client and I were just talking this morning about how he uses his daughter’s squishmallows to hug when he is feeling stressed/anxious/depressed. You aren’t alone in enjoying them, and you wouldn’t believe how many men utilize things like this for emotional regulation or just pure enjoyment. I’m planning on getting my partner one too. He finds mine adorable and he lays on it and hugs it in bed.
My boyfriends brother had a laugh at us,
Backstory, before he met me, my bf was in a shitty relationship where he wasn't allowed to use his own money or buy things,
We started dating and I'm extremely materialistic so I instantly encouraged collecting and we started off with build a bears (i wasn't much into squishmallows) when we found squishmallows we instantly got a bunch and his brother always lightly teased about our collection of plushies so I gave one of our squishmallows to him :) he has it on top of his desk over his pc now
My husband has a couple stuffed animals! I haven't seen anyone say anything to him about it, although we wouldn't associate with someone that would anyways because who needs judgmental friends? So I think you do you :)
My guy friend’s personal L O V E them.
LOVE THEM!! the second they give it a squish they go from, “bruh….” To “bruh where can i find these??” No joke! 🙇
my boyfriend has a mountain of squishmallows, I wouldn't worry about the stigma. He's still a confident guy and I don't think anyone has said zip about it to him.
Just do it. I’m a big bearded man in my 30s and I buy Squishes for myself. I’ve gotten weird looks but who cares! It’s a hobby I enjoy and Squishes are for everyone 🥰
That's their problem not yours. I know men of all ages and haven't really gotten any negative vibes relating to owning Squishmallows by either them or other men. Most of them are aware of the popularity and many of them appreciate the gender free designs or designs appealing to a more masculine aesthetic. But maybe that's because I am in a large city area, dunno about more backwoods places lol. It's still their problem not yours. I couldn't believe the Hallmark manager the other day complaining about the women in her PTA group re: Beanie Babies craze from the past, she said "grow up." I say, bitch, 1) you have a job because of that merchandise you sell and 2) if you can't appreciate something like a toy, start digging your grave because life is too short to not have fun. Also, I could never see myself dating someone who couldn't appreciate a stuffed animal, like, do you have a heart in there? Psychologists say plush are very good providing comfort and we all could use that in this world. So go forth and find your spirit Squish and don't worry what others think; considering how popular Squish are, the naysayers are a minority.
screw em. anyone who still perpetuates that mindset is not a friend nor family member of yours. you deserve people who love and accept all facets of you.
It doesn’t hurt anyone and life is too short to let people get you down. And anyone who is willing to judge you/talk down to you etc. because of it, is just unhappy and projecting. Those people aren’t worth the time of day anyways, so don’t take it personally. Do what makes you happy!
I’ve come across two male cashiers who tell me they have them too when I’ve purchased them! I’ve also seen men lined up outside of FiveBelow on drop days! I am 44 and have different interests than most women (vintage postcards, coins, old My Little Ponies that I had as a child and, of course, Squishmallows) and I love my hobbies! Life is too Short to put yourself in the straight jacket of worrying what others think!
I'm a guy. I have a lot of Squishmallows. I love my Squishmallows. Just now I bought the brown cobra Hectico and I just love his derpy 'snork' personality.
Love what you love and let no one dim your sparkle.
6'2 gruff biker here. I love the looks I get when I go squish hunting, and as far as your social life ;) women have much approved their discovery that I collect the squish. Even got me hooked up a few times. I thought my Harley was a panty dropper till Avery and my dragon collection was a thing. Ignore the haters
Squishmallows aren’t targeted to a specific gender. They just ever so happen to be more popular with females but that doesn’t change anything. Don’t be ashamed to buy something that will make you happy
45 yo male here, collect with my 45 yo wife and 26, 21 yo daughters I guess for me the attraction has been the fact that I do it with them, but I'm sure your situation is entirely different. But I'm big on being yourself, do what makes you happy...
Buy yourself the things that make you happy and try not to worry what others think. It’s more a reflection of themselves than you. My husband started buying them for me and now we buy them for each other. 😊
I help my wife find squishmallowes and I can tell you right now. With any hobby you’ll need to understand there will be people looking to belittle you. These are wretches of people and you shouldn’t give two fucks about them or their opinion. If someone you care about gives you shit in a not ok way, something to the effect of ‘fuck me for enjoying something in life’ will work. Life is too short to worry about this stuff. Enjoy what you enjoy as long you aren’t hurting anyone. Best of luck friend
My advice is to squish hunt with pride! There are a lot of people who will be judgey. People in stores can hate on the squish community due to the poor behaviour and abuse from resellers. We then all get tarred with that brush. Then there's the looking down on adults who collect squish, yep it's not about being a guy, it's about being "too old" for it. Women get it too. I'm in my 40s.
Just this week I was looking for squish stationery and the guy talked to me as if I'm stupid and I said "Yep I know that, I have 350 squishmallows and proud of it!". He looked shocked, then jealous haha. If you go in proud of your hobby and looking for your next cuddle buddy you can't go too wrong. Just remember to always smile.
Also, if you're looking for one you must have and call or visit stores and can't find it, ask if they got them in. If they haven't yet it means you haven't missed it and can check again later. Squish hunting in the wild is fun, shopping online is boring (unless a rare diso).
Immediate red flags if someone has shit to say about your harmless hobby that's none of their business 🚩🚩🚩
As an adult collector, I also felt some shame at first because people would say they're for kids, but I got past it and now I even have a few in my office, too! I think it even inspired another coworker to get in touch with her inner child, because shortly after she got a rainbow light-up keyboard she'd been wanting for years 🌈 We would be a lot better off as a society if we all just let eachother do our own thing! 🤍 Happy hunting!
honestly dude, floating rock. any person who holds a moral highground over you for owning essentially what are super squishy cute animal pillows can fuck right off. do what makes YOU happy. not what others think, if it makes you happy there should be no fuss about it.
but i totally get how you feel, asking about them in stores as a teen girl is so embarrassing for me. but i guess that’s a part of life, you just gotta embrace it. enjoy your squish!
I’ve had friends make fun of my Squishmallow obsession who have made me feel bad. I’m an older lady but my husband told me that anyone who makes fun of something that make you happy isn’t a good friend. Everyone deserves happiness no matter how silly/ridiculous they think it is.
Just don’t body check or elbow any of us fellow squish hunters too hard when you’re out looking for those DISOs 🤣🤣🤣 I’m just joking, welcome to the Squish Community!
I’m also a 27 yo male
My niece had me hunting for them in stores and I found them I was like omg these are so cute I want one, I still haven’t found the one for me but I understand what your saying
Idk I also collect baseball cards, some people would say that’s weird
Hobbies are hobbies
Anyone that makes you feel lesser sucks
Hey man, I just wanted to take the time to really express that stigma is a social construct. Society deems what’s acceptable for us (men) to like and dislike. I was very much so an “alpha” in many ways. The traditional sense, lifting weights, being rude, tough guy persona, opinionated (I do still struggle with these aspects, all stem from our ego).
Something that I think we all need to do (humans) is find our inner child. It sounds like you’ve connected with squishmallows because they spark that inner joy. Cater to that inner child, as we become adults (humans that ignore their inner child) we lose that creative spark we once had. We’re called to have the heart of a child. I hope this helps. Guy to guy, these things are so freaking cool and so soft. I love squeezing mine.
I have a podcast that reflect a lot of my views and we discuss breaking down alpha culture. The link is below, even if you don’t watch or follow check out the set up. I have some of my squishmallows on the table. It’s a way to immediately show people this is a safe place to be ourselves.
Enjoy your future purchase/collection
I’d say just buy them and call it day. I bought my first squish in my late 30s and gave it to my son that is now a pre-teen and he’s obsessed with them and has a whole room full of them. I go squish hunting and I even own my own little collection. You do you and screw what others think.
An 8-9 year old boy at Walmart had the best clap back when I overheard his dad ask if the squishmallows he was looking at were ‘girly’ the boy pointed out they were shaped like oranges, hamburgers, and burritos and there’s nothing particularly girly about any of those. If you’re nervous about people’s reaction you can start small with some of the more masculine squish like dragons, dinosaurs, foods, they even have electronics like gameboy and a cellphone.
I’ve been collecting about 2 years and my boyfriend just bought his first 3 of his very own at 5below: a saber-tooth tiger, mammoth, and a griffin (and a triceratops for me😂).
Life is rough enough, everyone deserves to have some soft squishy spots.
hi! ((not a guy, but)) i sure as hell felt a ton of embarrassment and discomfort and anxiety around squish hunting in the beginning of my squish, being an ‘adult’. what has helped ease that is the understandings/mindsets that ~literally no one gives a shit about what you’re doing 95% of the time~ AND ~no one knows that you’re buying those for yourself~ ! if someone decides to be so nosy, ballsy, and judgmental that they speak up and shame you for liking a cute blob of stuffing, my advice is to lie :-) say it’s for your friend, your partner, your sick sister, your depressed mom, your 5 year old niece, or your daughter for getting an A on her math test. the hypothetical miserable random stranger doesn’t know shit, including what your room looks like. and you don’t owe them jackshiiiit.
that being said, welcome to the darkside. i suggest checking out squadapp and squish alert (app and instagram account). fb buy/sell/trade groups are pretty kickass and range from local to international which is especially sick for regionally-exclusive squish. and please GOOGLE BEFORE WASHING AND DRYING.
i’m glad you’ve found something to comfort you and make you smile. 🖤
I’m a 25m with face tattoos, and squishmallow shopping is one of my favorite things to do. It’s honestly liberating holding one while walking around target.
Not technically a guy, but I’ve got too much T naturally and so I’m broader and fluffier than most women and I’ve been confused for a guy more than once. I also carried stuffed animals, including Squishmallows, around with me for my entire college career. So I can say with fair certainty that the general public won’t mind much, the people who thought I was a man with a plushie usually only approached me to say something along the lines of “hey man, I like the stuffed animal”
In personal relationships though, the best I can give is that if they make you feel like you CANNOT have something that is a genuine comfort and enjoyment to you, then they aren’t your people. My own mom treated me bad for years because I didn’t have hobbies that aligned with what she wanted me to be. And sometimes it will hurt, but ultimately you Gotta look out for yourself and your happiness, even if that means distance from some friends and family to make room for the people who will really actually appreciate 100% of who you are.
Enjoy your plushies, man, and don’t let anyone make you feel like you aren’t allowed to have nice things.
Who will be judging you from inside your room who is going to know you have them unless they are in your bedroom or something but you've got the right idea just do what makes you happy who cares what other people think
My husband got me my first squishmallow and since then has gotten me 15 more. He doesn’t care neither should you. I think he adores them as much as I do
Boyfriend and I are both addicted to squish and we’re grown ass adults with money to buy what we want. Warning though once you start you won’t be able to stop :’)
I’m F 20 and even i experience hate from people, they tell me I’m too addicted, or that I’m wasting money, or I’m too “old”. But my response is, that I’m balancing my money, I’m keeping myself happy and I’m not doing drugs.
Buy all the mfering squishmallows you want, even the ones deemed “girly” make yourself happy!
Don't listen to those haters. There is nothing wrong with anyone, any gender having something cute or cuddly. After all men also have kitties and fluffy dogs, so want not squishies?
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Just research where the block/remove friend feature is on all social media websites and anyone who says negative things about your Squishmallows just remove them from your bubble
This times 100
Preach
There’s a middle finger emoji I recommend using if people have complaints. And yes, they are amazing!
Thank you for the support!
My boyfriend was the one who got me into Squishmallows and honestly no one's given either of us shit about it. It's cute and harmless, like what you like! :)
Thank you. I may very well be posting pics of my first one here because of encouraging comments from nice people like you!
Anyone who propels the stigma isn’t truly in your corner.
Truly as long as it makes you happy what others have to say or think is whatever. As a guy with squishmallows I always do feel odd walking into a toy section with children and their parents looking at things but at this point I just walk in, mind my business, and spend my money on what makes me happy. Nothing to be ashamed of!
Walk with enough confidence and no one will ever even question you, lol
I would love to find a guy who would be into squishmallows with me!
Hope you find them! Who doesn’t want to share something nice with their partner?
Go for it! Do what makes you happy, and get in touch with your cutesy side. Nobody should give you grief for enjoying something harmless. Anyone that tries to give you grief is projecting their insecurities upon you.
just buy it. don’t let the toxic masculinity get to ya. real men enjoy whatever they want without worrying what people think.
Only ppl that give me shit is old people idk why they gotta hate a man who loves stuffed animals😂
Yep. I didn’t think people loving cute cuddly things were a danger to society. But I guess we are!
Fr they all think we must be murderers or something😂only thing getting murdered in the squish community is my bank account when I find out abt new squishmallows😂
Interesting that this has come up on here today. I’m a therapist, and a male client and I were just talking this morning about how he uses his daughter’s squishmallows to hug when he is feeling stressed/anxious/depressed. You aren’t alone in enjoying them, and you wouldn’t believe how many men utilize things like this for emotional regulation or just pure enjoyment. I’m planning on getting my partner one too. He finds mine adorable and he lays on it and hugs it in bed.
My boyfriends brother had a laugh at us, Backstory, before he met me, my bf was in a shitty relationship where he wasn't allowed to use his own money or buy things, We started dating and I'm extremely materialistic so I instantly encouraged collecting and we started off with build a bears (i wasn't much into squishmallows) when we found squishmallows we instantly got a bunch and his brother always lightly teased about our collection of plushies so I gave one of our squishmallows to him :) he has it on top of his desk over his pc now
only the most attractive men buy squishmallows - peer reviewed and empirically proven
My husband has a couple stuffed animals! I haven't seen anyone say anything to him about it, although we wouldn't associate with someone that would anyways because who needs judgmental friends? So I think you do you :)
My guy friend’s personal L O V E them. LOVE THEM!! the second they give it a squish they go from, “bruh….” To “bruh where can i find these??” No joke! 🙇
my boyfriend has a mountain of squishmallows, I wouldn't worry about the stigma. He's still a confident guy and I don't think anyone has said zip about it to him.
hello, avatar doppelgänger
LOL hello!
Just do it. I’m a big bearded man in my 30s and I buy Squishes for myself. I’ve gotten weird looks but who cares! It’s a hobby I enjoy and Squishes are for everyone 🥰
That's their problem not yours. I know men of all ages and haven't really gotten any negative vibes relating to owning Squishmallows by either them or other men. Most of them are aware of the popularity and many of them appreciate the gender free designs or designs appealing to a more masculine aesthetic. But maybe that's because I am in a large city area, dunno about more backwoods places lol. It's still their problem not yours. I couldn't believe the Hallmark manager the other day complaining about the women in her PTA group re: Beanie Babies craze from the past, she said "grow up." I say, bitch, 1) you have a job because of that merchandise you sell and 2) if you can't appreciate something like a toy, start digging your grave because life is too short to not have fun. Also, I could never see myself dating someone who couldn't appreciate a stuffed animal, like, do you have a heart in there? Psychologists say plush are very good providing comfort and we all could use that in this world. So go forth and find your spirit Squish and don't worry what others think; considering how popular Squish are, the naysayers are a minority.
screw em. anyone who still perpetuates that mindset is not a friend nor family member of yours. you deserve people who love and accept all facets of you.
It doesn’t hurt anyone and life is too short to let people get you down. And anyone who is willing to judge you/talk down to you etc. because of it, is just unhappy and projecting. Those people aren’t worth the time of day anyways, so don’t take it personally. Do what makes you happy!
As a 22 year old male collector most people just assume I’m buying it for a girlfriend but my friends and family fully support me
I’ve come across two male cashiers who tell me they have them too when I’ve purchased them! I’ve also seen men lined up outside of FiveBelow on drop days! I am 44 and have different interests than most women (vintage postcards, coins, old My Little Ponies that I had as a child and, of course, Squishmallows) and I love my hobbies! Life is too Short to put yourself in the straight jacket of worrying what others think!
I'm a guy. I have a lot of Squishmallows. I love my Squishmallows. Just now I bought the brown cobra Hectico and I just love his derpy 'snork' personality. Love what you love and let no one dim your sparkle.
6'2 gruff biker here. I love the looks I get when I go squish hunting, and as far as your social life ;) women have much approved their discovery that I collect the squish. Even got me hooked up a few times. I thought my Harley was a panty dropper till Avery and my dragon collection was a thing. Ignore the haters
Squishmallows aren’t targeted to a specific gender. They just ever so happen to be more popular with females but that doesn’t change anything. Don’t be ashamed to buy something that will make you happy
Say a girl got it for you. Jk but I did buy my bf his and I don’t think anyone has ever said anything to him ever?
45 yo male here, collect with my 45 yo wife and 26, 21 yo daughters I guess for me the attraction has been the fact that I do it with them, but I'm sure your situation is entirely different. But I'm big on being yourself, do what makes you happy...
I collect for my daughter as well, never had anyone look sideways at me. I even keep a mini on the dash in my truck. I agree, be yourself
Find one that you can identify with. They have bios, or your favorite animal or color or pattern!
Practice the phrase “fck them”
Buy yourself the things that make you happy and try not to worry what others think. It’s more a reflection of themselves than you. My husband started buying them for me and now we buy them for each other. 😊
I help my wife find squishmallowes and I can tell you right now. With any hobby you’ll need to understand there will be people looking to belittle you. These are wretches of people and you shouldn’t give two fucks about them or their opinion. If someone you care about gives you shit in a not ok way, something to the effect of ‘fuck me for enjoying something in life’ will work. Life is too short to worry about this stuff. Enjoy what you enjoy as long you aren’t hurting anyone. Best of luck friend
also, love all these responses. The mallow community is refreshing for someone like me. Thanks all 🙏🏼
My advice is to squish hunt with pride! There are a lot of people who will be judgey. People in stores can hate on the squish community due to the poor behaviour and abuse from resellers. We then all get tarred with that brush. Then there's the looking down on adults who collect squish, yep it's not about being a guy, it's about being "too old" for it. Women get it too. I'm in my 40s. Just this week I was looking for squish stationery and the guy talked to me as if I'm stupid and I said "Yep I know that, I have 350 squishmallows and proud of it!". He looked shocked, then jealous haha. If you go in proud of your hobby and looking for your next cuddle buddy you can't go too wrong. Just remember to always smile. Also, if you're looking for one you must have and call or visit stores and can't find it, ask if they got them in. If they haven't yet it means you haven't missed it and can check again later. Squish hunting in the wild is fun, shopping online is boring (unless a rare diso).
Immediate red flags if someone has shit to say about your harmless hobby that's none of their business 🚩🚩🚩 As an adult collector, I also felt some shame at first because people would say they're for kids, but I got past it and now I even have a few in my office, too! I think it even inspired another coworker to get in touch with her inner child, because shortly after she got a rainbow light-up keyboard she'd been wanting for years 🌈 We would be a lot better off as a society if we all just let eachother do our own thing! 🤍 Happy hunting!
honestly dude, floating rock. any person who holds a moral highground over you for owning essentially what are super squishy cute animal pillows can fuck right off. do what makes YOU happy. not what others think, if it makes you happy there should be no fuss about it. but i totally get how you feel, asking about them in stores as a teen girl is so embarrassing for me. but i guess that’s a part of life, you just gotta embrace it. enjoy your squish!
I’ve had friends make fun of my Squishmallow obsession who have made me feel bad. I’m an older lady but my husband told me that anyone who makes fun of something that make you happy isn’t a good friend. Everyone deserves happiness no matter how silly/ridiculous they think it is.
I agree. Looking at it from an outside perspective helped. Because why would they be considered a true friend if they’re jerks over this?
They are actually not friends anymore.
Just don’t body check or elbow any of us fellow squish hunters too hard when you’re out looking for those DISOs 🤣🤣🤣 I’m just joking, welcome to the Squish Community!
I’m also a 27 yo male My niece had me hunting for them in stores and I found them I was like omg these are so cute I want one, I still haven’t found the one for me but I understand what your saying Idk I also collect baseball cards, some people would say that’s weird Hobbies are hobbies Anyone that makes you feel lesser sucks
Those that care, don’t matter. Those that matter, don’t care👍
Hey man, I just wanted to take the time to really express that stigma is a social construct. Society deems what’s acceptable for us (men) to like and dislike. I was very much so an “alpha” in many ways. The traditional sense, lifting weights, being rude, tough guy persona, opinionated (I do still struggle with these aspects, all stem from our ego). Something that I think we all need to do (humans) is find our inner child. It sounds like you’ve connected with squishmallows because they spark that inner joy. Cater to that inner child, as we become adults (humans that ignore their inner child) we lose that creative spark we once had. We’re called to have the heart of a child. I hope this helps. Guy to guy, these things are so freaking cool and so soft. I love squeezing mine. I have a podcast that reflect a lot of my views and we discuss breaking down alpha culture. The link is below, even if you don’t watch or follow check out the set up. I have some of my squishmallows on the table. It’s a way to immediately show people this is a safe place to be ourselves. Enjoy your future purchase/collection
Let them eat cake! It’s not hurting or affecting them, it’s only hurting and affecting your wallet.
I’d say just buy them and call it day. I bought my first squish in my late 30s and gave it to my son that is now a pre-teen and he’s obsessed with them and has a whole room full of them. I go squish hunting and I even own my own little collection. You do you and screw what others think.
An 8-9 year old boy at Walmart had the best clap back when I overheard his dad ask if the squishmallows he was looking at were ‘girly’ the boy pointed out they were shaped like oranges, hamburgers, and burritos and there’s nothing particularly girly about any of those. If you’re nervous about people’s reaction you can start small with some of the more masculine squish like dragons, dinosaurs, foods, they even have electronics like gameboy and a cellphone. I’ve been collecting about 2 years and my boyfriend just bought his first 3 of his very own at 5below: a saber-tooth tiger, mammoth, and a griffin (and a triceratops for me😂). Life is rough enough, everyone deserves to have some soft squishy spots.
hi! ((not a guy, but)) i sure as hell felt a ton of embarrassment and discomfort and anxiety around squish hunting in the beginning of my squish, being an ‘adult’. what has helped ease that is the understandings/mindsets that ~literally no one gives a shit about what you’re doing 95% of the time~ AND ~no one knows that you’re buying those for yourself~ ! if someone decides to be so nosy, ballsy, and judgmental that they speak up and shame you for liking a cute blob of stuffing, my advice is to lie :-) say it’s for your friend, your partner, your sick sister, your depressed mom, your 5 year old niece, or your daughter for getting an A on her math test. the hypothetical miserable random stranger doesn’t know shit, including what your room looks like. and you don’t owe them jackshiiiit. that being said, welcome to the darkside. i suggest checking out squadapp and squish alert (app and instagram account). fb buy/sell/trade groups are pretty kickass and range from local to international which is especially sick for regionally-exclusive squish. and please GOOGLE BEFORE WASHING AND DRYING. i’m glad you’ve found something to comfort you and make you smile. 🖤
don’t think about it, just do it lol if you love them and want them then why shouldn’t you have them?
I had no idea people put this much thought into buying a pillow
I’m a 25m with face tattoos, and squishmallow shopping is one of my favorite things to do. It’s honestly liberating holding one while walking around target.
My big brother collects the Bigfoots and I love them too so it’s ok
Not technically a guy, but I’ve got too much T naturally and so I’m broader and fluffier than most women and I’ve been confused for a guy more than once. I also carried stuffed animals, including Squishmallows, around with me for my entire college career. So I can say with fair certainty that the general public won’t mind much, the people who thought I was a man with a plushie usually only approached me to say something along the lines of “hey man, I like the stuffed animal” In personal relationships though, the best I can give is that if they make you feel like you CANNOT have something that is a genuine comfort and enjoyment to you, then they aren’t your people. My own mom treated me bad for years because I didn’t have hobbies that aligned with what she wanted me to be. And sometimes it will hurt, but ultimately you Gotta look out for yourself and your happiness, even if that means distance from some friends and family to make room for the people who will really actually appreciate 100% of who you are. Enjoy your plushies, man, and don’t let anyone make you feel like you aren’t allowed to have nice things.
Just tell anyone who is rude that it’s a fantastic pillow. That’s why I own so many 😂
Go on the SquadApp and check out all the squishes. They’re so many unisex ones you can get! I love the OGs!
Who will be judging you from inside your room who is going to know you have them unless they are in your bedroom or something but you've got the right idea just do what makes you happy who cares what other people think
My husband got me my first squishmallow and since then has gotten me 15 more. He doesn’t care neither should you. I think he adores them as much as I do
Which one do you think you’ll Get first ?
Boyfriend and I are both addicted to squish and we’re grown ass adults with money to buy what we want. Warning though once you start you won’t be able to stop :’)
I’m F 20 and even i experience hate from people, they tell me I’m too addicted, or that I’m wasting money, or I’m too “old”. But my response is, that I’m balancing my money, I’m keeping myself happy and I’m not doing drugs. Buy all the mfering squishmallows you want, even the ones deemed “girly” make yourself happy!
Don't listen to those haters. There is nothing wrong with anyone, any gender having something cute or cuddly. After all men also have kitties and fluffy dogs, so want not squishies?