We’ve all had that friend who’s notorious for dating the “bad boys” who they claim treat them poorly and are clearly no good for them, yet they just can’t seem to resist. What is it about bad boys that make them so attractive to some women? Is it a conscious choice or is it simply biology?
In this episode, we break down some of the qualities that make up a bad boy like their confidence, masculine features, ruggedness, and a general lack of care for what other people think. We also dive into some of the psychology and reasons behind dating the bad boys like wanting to fix them, getting a thrill for danger and excitement, rebelling against their parents, or living vicariously through another person.
We also explore the idea that attraction might not even be a conscious choice because our biological instincts take over. It makes us wonder then how someone who is stuck in a vicious cycle of dating bad boys is supposed to break free to date who they say they want. Some women say they want to date a “good guy” or “nice guy”, but is that what they truly want or are they just in denial? Is it even possible to choose who we are attracted to when all is said and done? What about bad girls? What happens when the roles are reversed?
Tune in to this episode to listen to the full conversation, it’s about to get spicy!
0:00 Intro
1:16 Welcome banter
2:18 Special announcement & giveaways
3:32 Start of topic
5:21 Why aren’t there good guys
7:45 Bad boy qualities
14:25 Psychology of women
18:33 Is attraction a choice
21:42 Linda drools over Jason Momoa
23:57 Staying with bad boys
27:00 Bad girls
30:12 Attractive qualities
31:33 Learning from bad boys
33:30 Breaking the cycle
36:43 Takeaways & lessons learned
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