If there’s one thing every woman can admit to, it’s falling for a ‘bad boy’. We’re not talking about gangsters or the arrogant macho misogynists. We’re talking bad boys with the untamed wilderness pounding in his chest. Let’s take a look at some of them, shall we – Russell Brand, Colllin Farrell, Robert Downey Jr, Johnny Depp, Chace Crawford, and the list goes on and on.
These guys may have been at the centre of controversy, but a lot of women find them attractive because it’s simply nature. According to relationship expert Yangki Christine Akiteng, men are designed to biologically and psychosexually express a natural abundance of sexuality. They yearn to explore, challenge, take risks, and unleash their innate wildness. If you think about it, women want to be paired with a guy who takes no nonsense from other people, is independent and confident. And that’s generally what the bad boy oozes. But to further delve deep into this bad boy mystery, here are six reasons why women are more likely to fall head over heels with bad boys.
1. Bad Boys Are Something Different
Jasmine, 25, is guilty for only dating bad boys. Her current boyfriend used to be in the military and his masculinity is what attracts her. “My boyfriend’s a very determined man, and all that is because he believes in himself and he’s confident. Despite his rebellious streak, people still enjoy being around him”, she says. Everyone likes being around someone confident because that trait from another person starts to wear on you too. Bad boys know who they are and what they want, and they’re not afraid of challenging the norm. Many women find that sense of expression highly attractive.
2. They’re an Enticing Mix
Bad boys are notorious for their charm! Because of their sense of independence, they can be mysterious to the point where you can’t figure them out. But they’re also capable of surprising you with something romantic. “There are times when it’s so hard to connect with him, and often times he’s very aloof. It’s mentally exhausting for me, but then he sweeps me off my feet and he does something that makes me forget everything else in life. It’s really thrilling,” explained Jasmine.
3. Bad Boys are Honest
The truth can hurt sometimes, but daring men aren’t afraid to speak their mind as they are. Unlike women, men dislike sugar-coating their words, but there are a few who do it to avoid hurting her. But bad boys know that it’s important to get their message across firmly as it may lead to a misunderstanding.
4. They Give You Power
Bad boys know how to give their women power. While many women like men who have a sense of strength and control, they also want a man who will give them the opportunity to take charge, and we’re not talking about bedroom activities! When a woman is with a good man, she has the chance to take control of herself even more, and that makes you even more attractive.
5. They Yearn for Affection
If there’s one thing we can observe from looking at celebrity bad boys, is that you tend to wonder what it is they’re missing in life. Is it an absent care-giver? Women have a “messiah complex”, where they feel like it’s their duty to “rescue” the person they’re dating. It’s similar to a maternal instinct where a woman wants to offer love and affection for a man who seems to be troubled. Jasmine explained that after her boyfriend suffers from severe anxiety attacks that causes him to act out.
Jasmine explains that being able to “rescue” her boyfriend gives her satisfaction: “It gets bad to the point where he says things he doesn’t mean. But I put all aside and know for a fact he just needs someone there to help him through it. We meditate together when he’s feeling troubled and when he feels better, it really puts a smile on my face”.
If you can help a man out with his problems, he sees you as special and unique. This immediately warrants a special relationship that you both have because you’re the only one who can help him.
6. Bad Boys are Protective
Every woman has her ‘damsel in distress’ moments, and only a bad boy can save you from it. It’s also quite satisfying if you think about it. Because of their bold and dynamic nature, bad boys can be very protective over the people they love. Whether its making sure you don’t get cheated at a restaurant or being treated harshly. Women find that streak highly attractive and so insatiable.
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