Cooper Swooper
A Cooper Swooper is a guy who targets his friend's former girlfriends. He waits for them to break up. Then, he moves in fast to date them. He breaks unwritten friend codes.
Key TraitsThe Wait: He stays close during the relationship just to watch and wait.
The Pounce: He asks her out right after the breakup.
The Excuse: He claims he is just being a supportive friend.
The Betrayal: He trades his loyalty for a chance at the ex.
Key TraitsThe Wait: He stays close during the relationship just to watch and wait.
The Pounce: He asks her out right after the breakup.
The Excuse: He claims he is just being a supportive friend.
The Betrayal: He trades his loyalty for a chance at the ex.
Friend A: "Hey, did you hear that Cooper just asked my ex-girlfriend Chloe out on a date?
"Friend B: "Wow, they only broke up two days ago. Classic Cooper Swooper."
"Friend B: "Wow, they only broke up two days ago. Classic Cooper Swooper."
Cooper Swooper by Hugh G Reamer August 17, 2026
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