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Essay / Nice Guys - 1016
Nice Guys finish last, maybe? I know everyone has probably heard of the quote “Nice guys finish last.” I most certainly think this quote is true, well in my life. I always choose average guys or "bad guys" over "nice guys". For what? I'm not sure. Nice guys aren't that big of a deal. They are boring. I already know what to expect from them. He's a gentleman. They are nice. They are caring. They give. Cliche. The cookie-cutter semi-perfect guy is just not fun to be around. Drawing on my past dating experiences, I noticed that I barely paid attention to "nice guys" when it came to dating. Don't get me wrong, being nice isn't a bad thing, but I find it very unattractive. I usually go for the “good habits but bad habits” type of guy. These guys have good hearts, but have bad habits that can change over time. They have a bit of a “bad boy” attitude. They're not bad, but they're not very nice either. They didn't do anything dramatically romantic until we knew each other very well. I wouldn't say these guys were complete assholes, but some of their actions like lying, cheating, etc., hurt my feelings in many cases. It's just something in a man's behavior that rather determines whether I'm attracted to them or not. A confident, not too shy and dominant man is definitely a winning situation. I like a mysterious and unpredictable man, which is hard to find in a “nice guy”. Nice guys are usually too predictable and clingy. Through my experiences, I have learned that the “nice guy” likes to please people. For example, a few months ago, a “nice guy” was definitely trying to pursue me. He was asking me to do things that I felt... middle of paper ... and women look for partners whose attributes conform to gender role stereotypes and expectations. With the constant use of media, a woman's perception of how men should behave and behave could be easily distorted. Currently, the media portrays the “it guy” as aggressive, charming and insensitive. (Justin Beiber) A man who is too kind, caring and sensitive to others could be considered a "softy" or a "gay" in today's society. Another concept from social theories that made perfect sense in today's society was that "women receive more social rewards when they seek sexual activity only in the context of committed relationships." These days, women who sleep with multiple men but don't date them are often considered whores. Women are often told that it would be better for them to keep their legs closed until the "right" man comes along..