What makes Benny Blanco the 'green flag' every girl truly deserves
"Have you been watching Netflix’s latest offering, When Life Gives You Tangerines? We know we’re here to talk about Benny Blanco, but first - have you? The series has been winning a lot of praise for various reasons, including its rich script, stellar performances, and captivating screenplay. But beyond these marvellous elements, Yang Gwan-sik’s (played by Park Bo-gum) character has found a special place in viewers' hearts.
Why? Well, he is what most women would call a ‘green forest.’ Small gestures, lovable nature, always taking care of the little things, supportive - in short, he embodies what a doting partner or husband should be (and no, we’re not saying this - the Internet is).
Now, that was a character from a fictional world, but in real life too, someone is ticking all the boxes of being a ‘green flag’ boyfriend.
Dear readers, it’s none other than Benny Blanco - record producer, songwriter, and most importantly, Selena Gomez’s ‘green flag’ fiance - who is giving every husband, partner, and boyfriend sleepless nights. His emotional intelligence has become a major talking point, especially after his appearance on a podcast with Jay Shetty, where his partner was also present.
Benny Blanco isn’t just another celebrity boyfriend - he stands out in a world where emotional availability in men often feels like a rare commodity. While he may not fit the stereotypical "tall, dark, and handsome" mould, his recent interviews have showcased something far more attractive: playfulness, humility, kindness, and an authentic warmth that’s making women everywhere say – That’s what we want!
But what exactly makes him so desirable?
Emotional availability
Dr. Nisha Khanna, a Delhi-based psychologist, breaks it down: “In today’s world, women are increasingly looking for men who are emotionally available, caring, and affectionate. A man’s ability to show vulnerability and warmth makes a woman feel emotionally and physically safe in a relationship. Of course, finances, humour, and intelligence also play significant roles, but for a long-term relationship, key traits like trust, emotional and physical comfort, respect, kindness, ambition, work-life balance, and humour matter the most.”
This explains why Benny Blanco has become such a standout figure. He doesn’t just support Selena Gomez; he actively participates in their relationship with intentionality and self-awareness.
During the interview, Blanco says, “I'm aware of her strengths, and I'm aware of her weaknesses. And what I try to do is surround her with a lot of things to help her. So, if she's away, and I have to go to a dinner, then a party, then this thing, then that thing, it's a simple text in between each, just saying, ‘Hey babe, I'm going to this next thing, I'm thinking about you.’ Where couples start to struggle is when they miss that text. They don’t call the person. They wait until the next day. It’s just like, I know what she needs to succeed, so I’m going to help her succeed.”
“She doesn't need a lot. She's like the easiest person in the world. But I know she wants to talk to me before she goes to bed. She wants me to say ‘I love you.’ She wants me to text her if I wind up having to stay somewhere two hours late. Just a simple, take out your phone and ba ba ba ba ba, done,” he adds.
