Why women always pick the bad guys?

United States
July 16, 2009 9:35pm CST
I am not talking about all the women do that. But majority of women from what I observe, they rather pick the bad guys rather than good guys. It is like high school, teenager films. Girls rather pick the cocky, no - manner football player, rather than the nerve with glasses. I asked some opinion before, that accumulative answer will be, those good guys are too boring to hang out with. While the bad guys will provide some sort of excitement, although dangerous. Would you agree with it?
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• United States
17 Jul 09
It's not really that they're looking for "bad" guys, but rather confidence. Girls just aren't interested in the shy, quiet type. They want someone who's strong, and who they feel will provide for them. A confident man is a provider. Some just view "confidence" as bad though.
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@Anandhh (389)
• India
17 Jul 09
hi clorissa :) [b]"Bad Boys" are the ones with the best genetics, and "nice guys" are the ones that stand a better chance of being a good father figure & raising a decent child. So women are built to spend their teens & early 20s getting pregnant with Bad Boys, and then tire of them and go shop for a Nice Guy to raise the Bad Boy's children with her. It's the best of both worlds for producing ideal children. Bad Boy genetics with Nice Guy upbringing. So women get what they want. And Bad Boys get what they want. But Nice Guys are in the worst position of all three. They get to do by far the most dirty work for the least reward.[/b]
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• United States
28 Jul 09
I think girls find the bad boys to stand their grounds with the protection. No girl wants to watch her man get "killed" in a fight. A tough image may subconciously trigger safety from a girls' perspective. Good guys are not boring though-but something in a bad boy's reputation make them seem exciting and daring, which is a trait that is found pretty sexy in many cultures. My man used to be a bad boy, and I know he could still be bad boy if he needed to be. But he follows the rules well and he has such a great heart.
@suspenseful (40193)
• Canada
17 Jul 09
When I was a teenager, it was the idea of my having to reform the guy. There was not fun in reforming someone who already was good. And I think that is why many girls go for the bad guys, that they want to make him over. Another reason girls like the bad guys is because they are rebelling against their parents and want someone who is the opposite of what their parents want or in my case, wanting to get married. Of course, it is more likely that when the girls grew up, as in my case, they decide that is what they do not want and that the good guys are more exciting and there is less chance of visiting them in jail.
• United States
17 Jul 09
Instead of changing the "cocky, bad boy" into a kind and considerate person, why not try changing the "boring, nice boy" into a fun and outgoing person? Girls keep trying to change the bad boy and it doesn't work out, so try going the other way and give the nice guy a chance.
• United States
18 Jul 09
This is true. Because they inflict fear in the woman. I had an ex that told me he would kill me if i cheated or left him. I had to call the police on him to get rid of him. I finally have chosen the good guy. The man that will call me gorgeous, will open the door for me. Just do everything I need. We have never fought or been one day without each other since the day we met. It's been a year and some days. I am the happiest ever. What I would say is it takes time for a woman to grow a real brain and think for themselves. It's hard but I did it. I couldn't imagine anyone else not doing it. It's hard but you gotta do it. One way or another.
@roberten (3128)
• United States
17 Jul 09
I have always been drawn to the bad boy type; I suppose I think I can help save a tortured and tormented soul. What I do know is that if I am attracted to a guy, he's not the one for me. Sad too becuz I like them tall, dark and handsome.
@tonniek02 (457)
• United States
17 Jul 09
I would agree. Most do go for the bad guy. But I think what a woman is looking for is a protector. They seam to think that the bad guy will take care of them and protect them from others. What they don't see is that the bad guy, is most likely to be the one that will hurt them, NOT protect them. They are more likely to treat them like crap and slaves. And thay don't seem to realize that he's not the marrying tip. You become his fool, to walk all over. and to be made to feel as if your not good enough. He will usally cheat, lye and take advantage of the womens heart. where they reach in, pull your heart out and stomp all over it. When a women gose for the bad guy, she's not realizing she will have a lifetime of tears. NOT laughter. The laughter will be all his, as he tell everyone he know what a dum sh#t she is..
@tonniek02 (457)
• United States
17 Jul 09
I would agree. Most do go for the bad guy. But I think what a woman is looking for is a protector. They seam to think that the bad guy will take care of them and protect them from others. What they don't see is that the bad guy, is most likely to be the one that will hurt them, NOT protect them. They are more likely to treat them like crap and slaves. And thay don't seem to realize that he's not the marrying tip. You become his fool, to walk all over. and to be made to feel as if your not good enough. He will usally cheat, lye and take advantage of the womens heart. where they reach in, pull your heart out and stomp all over it. When a women gose for the bad guy, she's not realizing she will have a lifetime of tears. NOT laughter. The laughter will be all his, as he tell everyone he know what a dum sh#t she is..
@tonniek02 (457)
• United States
17 Jul 09
I would agree. Most do go for the bad guy. But I think what a woman is looking for is a protector. They seam to think that the bad guy will take care of them and protect them from others. What they don't see is that the bad guy, is most likely to be the one that will hurt them, NOT protect them. They are more likely to treat them like crap and slaves. And thay don't seem to realize that he's not the marrying tip. You become his fool, to walk all over. and to be made to feel as if your not good enough. He will usally cheat, lye and take advantage of the womens heart. where they reach in, pull your heart out and stomp all over it. When a women gose for the bad guy, she's not realizing she will have a lifetime of tears. NOT laughter. The laughter will be all his, as he tell everyone he know what a dum sh#t she is..
• India
17 Jul 09
How do you categorize people as good and bad .. I believe no human being is bad its just the situation that makes a person do the bad or the action is considered as bad .. personally i love sporty males and males who love to play pranks to bring a few moments of happiness in his own life and the life of the people invloved in the pranks .. Believe me nobody likes to be serious all the time and forget to smile and laugh ..so girls enjoy the the friendship of those guys who can make them laugh and live life to the fullest...
• United States
17 Jul 09
Its all about confidence. Women want to be with someone who is sure of himself and who goes for what he wants and gets it. Cocky bad boys are desirable because we know they would stand up for themselves. Sure its nice to have someone to listen to you talk or to be sweet, but sweetness only gets you so far. Its an ego boost ultimately, I think.
• India
17 Jul 09
i thnk they wnt a guy who always praise her n always put him in their feet
• Philippines
17 Jul 09
Well, simply they want guys that are tough and are able to protect them and probably please them by hitting other people. on the other hand, they also wanted to change the guy into a good person. but often you see both of them arguing all the time. there was this story of a girl who's in love with his childhood friend, who's an enemy number one at school. and just one day she found him cheating. frustrated she went sleeping with other guys secretly as she could. but she stopped and went back picking pieces of her life.
@dhisaw (304)
• United States
17 Jul 09
I am not sure if that is the only reason they pick the bad guys. I think that it is that some women might figure that they can change them into a good guy. That is what my opinion is on that.
@amybrezik (2118)
• United States
17 Jul 09
All I can say is that there is something sexy, exciting, and alluring about the "bad" boys. They do appeal to a lot of women.
@fheroan (615)
• Philippines
17 Jul 09
well, im not that kind of girl, i would prefer good guys...yeah, your right idk why lots of girls likes bad boys...good guys are not boring, if you're a good woman too.. but is you're a bad or dirty girl, you would prefer bad guys.. for me, i don't really like having excitement that is dangerous.. i would prefer excitement in a good and simple manner..:D
• Philippines
17 Jul 09
maybe because, they wanted to challenge themselves..it really fulfilling if you are able to change a bad guy into a good guy because of your efforts..and of course, most of the bad guys are sweet (if not all)..and you are expecting them to have their third party when in fact, they are the ones that are loyal when it comes to love..