We've all had our experience with that guy. Whether it be you personally, your sister, your best friend, or your mom's third cousin-twice removed, we've all seen tears of mascara run down someone's face because of a bad boy who was good at breaking hearts.
Despite our better judgement, we can't help but to give into this crazy temptation of allowing this guy to have a chance at our love. We know it's crazy and will probably end horribly, yet we can't help but smile back when he gives us that look. He gives you countless reasons to hate him but no matter what, you never can. Why is it that us girls cannot help but to be drawn to boys who have proven they are only good at being bad?
1. Nicholas Sparks
I love your work, Mr. Sparks, I really do. Though I hate to say it, you’re one of the main reasons behind this tragic epidemic. Us girls see these amazing love stories about some tough, bad boy falling head-over-heels for the sweet, innocent girl, and we are instantly hooked. Too bad you’re the author of novels and not real relationships.
2. Disney Movies
Belle, Jasmine and Rapunzel are just a few of Disney’s leading ladies who have shown us that bad boys can be reformed. Belle turned a monster into a handsome prince, while Jasmine and Rapunzel turned rugged thieves into their Knights in Shining armor.
3. Romance movies in general
Whether it’s a rom-com or a tear jerker, some of Hollywood’s biggest love stories have shown a guy changing his hardened ways for the girl he’s fallen for.
4. Carrie and Big
After countless break-ups, make-ups, affairs, six seasons, and two movies, we finally saw Carrie and Big get their happily ever after. Unfortunately, not all male leads have this sort of character development.
5. Chuck and Blair
Need I say more?
6. Fear of being bored
Bad boys are just more reckless and adventurous - hence why they’re probably bad. They take risks and that’s something that, though we try to deny, girls cannot resist. Everyone wants a little excitement in their life, but keep in mind that these boys may cause more heartache than heart-racing.
7. To annoy our parents
Though not always the case, there is no better way to get your parent’s blood boiling than to date a guy who has “bad” written all over him.
8. Taylor Swift songs
Though we all know Taylor has had her share of heartbreak, usually with a bad boy or two, listening to her sing makes us feel invincible and that we can find the power to make that bad boy go good (hopefully longer than a weekend).
9. They say what you want to hear
Usually these boys have one thing on their mind and they won’t hesitate at saying whatever it takes to get it. Their words may sound like the sweetest you’ve ever heard spoken at the time. Just like looks, words can be deceiving, too. Make sure you don't let a few pretty words compromise your intuition.
10. Bragging rights
If you ever are an exception to the rule that is “Stay Away from Bad Boys”, you will undoubtedly have bragging rights amongst all your friends and family that told you it would never work out. The chance to say “ha, I was right - you were wrong” may motivate quite a few girls to attempt to mold these boys into men.
11. Mrs. Fix-It Syndrome
It’s said time and time again that girls want a guy they can fix. Girls think they can take the good in these boys and override all the bad qualities, despite that not always being the case. If he acts like he doesn't care, chances are nothing you can do will change that.
12. Girls naturally believe in love
Whether it’s all our shows, movies, or the fact that Barbie was created with Ken, girls are pre-programmed to believe in love. Not all girls of course, but generally speaking, girls are suckers for love while guys tend to just suck.
13. They don’t look as bad as they act
Let’s face it; these boys attitudes probably come from an over-dose of cockiness. That cockiness probably has to do with the fact that most bad boys are more than good looking, and they know it.
