Do girls like "bad" guys or nice guys more?

I am a nice guy. I don't really drink, swear or smoke or anything like that. I try to be a gentleman.

And girls seem to like that to a point. I'm freshly turned 21 and I have never had a problem getting girls to notice me but once that happens, I don't/we don't seal the deal (by that I mean, our friendship doesn't turn into a dating sort of relationship or even just a hookup although I'm not interested in hooking up).

So what I have started to do is start showing a little bit more of my "dark" side thinking that that will attract them and it doesn't work either.

Pretty much I wanted to know if girls in their 20s and even late teens like bad or nice guys more and what you all recommend me do to get into a relationship.

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  • AbnormallyAwesome

    You shouldn't have to play a role to attract a girl.
    Even if you find the right mask that will make her love you, you will have to wear that mask for the rest of the relationship.

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  • Terence_the_viking

    Girls are over rated.

    Women is where it's at.

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  • Just have sex with men.

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    • FairyMew

      I agree.

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  • Vortax

    Be yourself, and don't end up being their little bitch.
    Don't treat her like a friend then expect attraction back, that's not how it works.

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  • dom180

    Different girls want different things.

    Stop trying to be what you think girls want and look for someone who will support you being yourself. Don't expect instant results, but it's okay not to get instant results. You've got a whole lifetime :P

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  • TrustNoOne.

    Good guys are cute as fuck.

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    • FairyMew

      I so agree! They're so cute, definitely a turn on!

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    • Hungdaddy626

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  • Shrunk

    Some do some don't, it really depends what you're going for? do you like good girls? If you are naturally a good person that is who you will attract, and they are sadly kind of rare these days. There aren't just good and bad either, there is a lot in between. Not everyone thinks drinking, swearing, and smoking is "bad". You can do those things while still being a gentleman. I'm soon to be 22, and I like men somewhere in that middle ground. not too nice as to be a pushover, not too bad as to be an abusive jerk

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  • (s)aint

    I personally think that SOME guys are too friendly and too nice, leading some girls to think that the guy only wants friendship from her and nothing else.

    Myself i like guys who shows me that they want me, rather straight forward and such.

    People are individuals, be yourself but also try to treat potential girlfriends as such and not as potential friends.

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  • imadragon

    I don't like labels, I like people.

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  • They like rich guys.

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  • quentari

    Depends on the girl. Be yourself, if you think you have to change to get a girl then you'll never be happy

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  • iEatZombies_

    Attractive guys.

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  • nanawhite

    Bad guys or nice guys ? None of them because every girl and woman are differents. And all guys are differents too. You can't put preferences on a poll.

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  • Crazy-guy

    Believe me most girls are easily atracted to bad guys and always regreat it, I still dont understand why they dont like guys like me...

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  • splatt

    No offense, but if you are super considerate to girls (especially girls in their early 20s) a lot of them are going to be turned off by that and see it as an opportunity to use you and treat as a doormat. They see kindness and compassion as weakness. And if you are uninterested in sex a lot of them will not see you as very manly and possibly even assume you are gay.

    I am so glad I am done with that phase of my life- dating girls in their early 20s. I now date women. The difference is night and day. Girls your age suck.

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    • "No offense, but if you are super considerate to girls (especially girls in their early 20s) a lot of them are going to be turned off by that and see it as an opportunity to use you and treat as a doormat. "

      There's a big difference between a great guy being considerate and being a doormat.

      Nobody respects a doormat, male or female.

      "They see kindness and compassion as weakness. "

      No they don't. It's true that some girls like some boys have low self worth or were molested and those are the ones that might get turned off from kindness because they don't validate themselves so if you're nice to them they won't validate you either. However, who the hell wants them and if you really wanted them flirting still works on them. Just don't get walked on. Give em a challenge. Be creative don't be typical / boring.

      Just don't be a pushover letting them get their way all the time or most of the time unless it's reasonable.

      "I am so glad I am done with that phase of my life- dating girls in their early 20s. I now date women. The difference is night and day. Girls your age suck."

      That 'phase' of your life?

      Man, I've been dating teen girls and girls in their 20's for over 20 years. I LOVE EM.
      I don't like dating old haggard women in their 30's, or 40's.

      I'm in my 40's and girls of all ages still want me. It's flattering. Being fun, flirty, thoughtful and considerate will get you everything :)

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  • spongecake09

    Im not sure last post is really what to go on. I think girls love men they find interesting an are attacted to. I know guys that are plenty interesting an sure have tried to come out of the friends zone but i just dont want that cause im not attracted. I seen to fall for the bad guys but some good ones in between. Its all on who u are. If u have chemestry being good or bad wont matter

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  • Skipped all the comments because I'm going to break it down and tell you how it is.

    First stop lying. You said

    "(by that I mean, our friendship doesn't turn into a dating sort of relationship or even just a hookup although I'm not interested in hooking up)."

    BS. You're a guy and you have penis so of course you're interested in hooking up. You're also on this forum trying to get advice HOW to hook up.

    Ok, now that you've reached between your legs and found your balls I'll tell you why girls aren't going for you.

    1. It has nothing to do with you being nice.

    Girls don't find you sexually attractive because YOU ARE BORING!

    You don't sexually excite them. ALL girls want to get turned on and be flirted with. Since you act like a 'friend' you become 'the friend'. I recently answered another post to another pathetic lonely guy who can't get laid so find his post and you'll learn how to get what you want AND also become an amazing boyfriend to a girl you want to keep around.

    FYI when girls say "You're a nice guy" what that means is "You're boring and YOU don't make me feel horny."

    FYI The girls that go for bad boys are with them because they are generally more exciting. They are rule breakers and young girls don't like rules. They're tired of everyone (parents, teachers, etc.) trying to tell them what to do : Don't have sex. Don't smoke/do drugs, Go to sleep by 11:00pm, Don't wear those clothes they're too slutty, etc.
    That's why some girls do like 'bad boys' but if the guy is really a bad boy they soon realize he's too much drama and they grow up. Later in life all women love and appreciate great guys, especially those that make them feel special.

    Girls LOVE good guys but not boring guys.
    STOP BEING A BORING GUY.

    Do yourself and her a favor, learn to get her wet by flirting with her and making her feel super sexy, fun, exciting.
    See my other post for more info.

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  • squirelhunter

    i'd say the above of stay true to your self and be who you are and all
    but id also say abit more upfront and abit more i guess controlling an taking charge at the later stage so they know you want a relationship an all and you willing to make it happen. i'm not gona lie and say it will work all the time as some people like to go through the motions while others go streight in. but id say 2/3t time your likely to be successful

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  • tripw7

    Good is for long term, bad is for "one night stands". Of course the turtle (long term) will eventually have more sex and be more satisfied with life than the "One night standers"

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  • crocen11

    It depends on the girl. In my school a lot of girls like the bad side of guys, but those are the bad girls! If you want to attract a good girl, show your good side.

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  • ccjigsaw

    I'm 21, same age!!! Niceee lol I go for nice guys, cause I'm a lifer. I would be a life long companion to the right guy, so I look for someone I could actually spend the rest of my life with. Now, if I was just looking for a one night stand, I would look for a a bad guy. (I don't do one night stands either) If you are looking for something real,I recommend being yourself. If you hook a girl with some bad boy act, I doubt she's worth wasting your time on

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  • thegypsysailor

    There is a saying; "nice guys finish last" which pretty much sums it up.
    So many women love men who beat them, cheat on them and treat them like shit and it has always amazed me. They seem much more loyal and accepting of these assholes than do women who choose to have relationships with a nice guys.
    Go figure?

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  • Queen^of^Spades

    Seriously..i hate both types. I'll admit i'm not the average female, and i don't date either. so anyone who puts on a mask comes off as ridiculously desperate to me. But I'd prefer the "bad" guy- a loner type like me; because i swear all the nice guys get on my nerves. I'd rather date someone with a spine and some pride.

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  • Sog

    Don't wait for a friendship to "turn into" something more. Take initiative. Show her with your actions that you mean business. If it scares her away, then there's nothing more you can do. Move on to the next one.

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  • dybex

    It seems you're punching above you weight, or appear too desperate to these girls. Ask your friends for advice, on what you need to change about yourself. They know your failings better than we do.

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  • Phishy

    I'm the exact same way man. I'd even say I'm fairly handsome, too. Eh, the GOOD GIRLS will usually prefer the safer guy, aka, the guy who's a good guy.

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