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Distracted Boyfriend meme template

Assign three roles: a tempting distraction, the person tempted, and the responsibility being ignored. The glance creates the story; the labels explain who or what each character represents.

Open Distracted Boyfriend in the editor

Distracted Boyfriend blank image with space for 3 editable captions
Label the distraction, the person tempted, and the responsibility being ignored. Image source: Imgflip template reference.

What to write in each caption

  1. New distraction: For example, “A new side project”.
  2. Person distracted: For example, “Me”.
  3. Ignored responsibility: For example, “The almost-finished project”.

These are original example captions to show the structure. Replace them with your own wording in the editor.

Edit this format in ilovecollage

  1. Open the template link above. The editor offers the selected format before changing your current draft.
  2. Choose Use this template, then open Edit captions in the Memes panel.
  3. Replace the numbered captions and adjust their position, size, outline or background. The bundled image uses Fit so its panels remain visible. You can replace it with your own picture.
  4. Use Export to preview and download PNG, JPEG or WebP. Save a .collage project if you want an editable backup.

Make the joke easy to read

Give each character a distinct role and keep labels near the right person. Avoid covering faces or placing the text across two characters. White outlined text can remain readable across the busy scene; a background label is another option.

Review at phone size before sharing. The editor does not add a watermark, and editing or exporting does not require an account.

When another format works better

Use Two Buttons when the joke is about making a difficult decision. Distracted Boyfriend works better when attention has already shifted away from an existing commitment.

See another caption arrangement, or browse the full meme template library.

Image sources and permissions

The bundled image is a third-party meme template. Attribution identifies its source and does not grant an unrestricted license. Use images you own or have permission to use, and check the rights needed for commercial or promotional uses.

Meme editing guides

How to make a meme online

Choose a meme format, write readable captions, use your own photo and export a watermark-free image. A practical guide to the ilovecollage meme editor.

Add readable text to a meme

Place top-and-bottom text, use a caption above your photo, and choose outlines or backgrounds. Keep meme captions readable in the ilovecollage editor.

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