There's nothing wrong with wanting to add a little spice to your personality, whatever that might mean. But don't change yourself for a girl. If a woman dumps you because you're too nice, that's her loss. Eventually you will find a woman who actually likes a nice guy. In fact, you might try women who are slightly older because they are more likely to be fed up with jerks and more than happy to find a nice guy.
I had similar problems when I was younger so I know how frustrating it can be. Just be yourself and things will work out in the end.
But it does beg the question: why do nice guys have it so hard. Women always seem to want a nice guy but then they are turned off if the guy is too nice. Does that mean they actually want a guy who grunts and drags them around by the hair?
2007-07-18 07:44:16
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answer #1
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answered by Justin H 7
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Too nice is just a euphemism for some other not-so-nice word they are thinking to describe you. Maybe you are nice, but fake about it. Maybe they think you are a pushover or a wimp. Maybe they think you are boring. A girl will never dump a guy for being too good to her, especially not girls your age. By the time a woman hits her mid-twenties, she's at least somewhat figured out what kind of man she's looking for... and it's not a jerk. If I were you, I'd find out what your euphemism stands for and fix that part. You don't have to change who you are to be more genuine or toughen up. If it's that you're too boring, you'll just have to start stepping outside your box: ie, learn a new language, go bungee jumping, do something exciting and interesting... but do it on your own and for you. That kind of stuff isn't changing yourself for the worst. Also, women usually don't try to change good qualities, so researching this might be in your best interest :). Good luck!
2007-07-18 07:44:08
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answered by Anonymous
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I know exactly what you're going through. I use to didn't like guys that are too nice to me either. Girls like a challenge and a guy that will step up and be a man. The thing with nice guys is that they come across vulnerable I guess and that makes the girl feel unsafe. What I mean is that the girl will think that the guy won't stand up for her if something was to happen because he is too nice. A girl want to feel protected under any circumstances. She wants a guy that you know will step up and protect her. If you don't want to change then find someone else but if you really want the girl then you should change.
2007-07-18 07:45:47
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answered by Vikki 2
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Don't try to be less nice. I don't believe that being too nice is any reason for a girl to end a relationship. I think that's a copout! You're the nice guy that girls want in a serious relationship and maybe you're picking the girls that don't want anything serious right now. Some day a girl will come along that loves you for you and deserves you. Until then play the field and don't change for anyone.
2007-07-18 07:40:49
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answered by d_marie_n 3
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This is the classic problem. A guy being too "nice" to a girl that he likes because he is afraid of losing her.
Women tend to be attracted to men who are (within reason):
- Funny
- Self Confident
- Decisive
- Show leadership by taking the initiative
- Unpredictable
- Uncontrollable
- Independent & indifferent to the opinions of others
- Dominate
These are typical "masculine" behaviors. Women tend to feel less attracted to you if you start to act "feminine". You are acting like her "girlfriend" when you do the following things excessively:
- Pursue
- Cling
- Share "feelings"
- Act submissive
- Seek approval
- Pine away
- Predictable
- Risk adverse and "safe" (cowardly)
For example, instead of asking her where would she like to go on her next date (which you probably think is being considerate, but she probably interprets as lacking initiative), why don't you just tell her that you are going to a certain place (that you have already picked out), and that you would like for her to join you? Or better yet, build in some mystery and suspense by NOT telling her where you are going. Just ask if she is busy Friday night; if she is not, then tell her to dress appropriately (I.E.; either formal or casual), but don't tell her where you are going until you get there. Women like suspense & surprises (provided that it is a pleasant one), and she probably likes the fact that you took the initiative and planned everything so that she doesn't have to.
And don't act too needy by taking her to a place that is too expensive, and don't buy her too many gifts, and don't spend too much money on her (at least not at first -- save that for special occasions). By spending too much time and money on her, you come across as needy, desperate, or manipulative.
If you are not sure what any of this means, try going to double your dating dot com and sign up for the free dating advice newsletter.
2007-07-18 08:23:53
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answered by Randy G 7
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I'm not the typical girl in a lot of ways, but I guess in others I am. I know what you mean about the "too nice" thing. I think sometimes I am "too nice" with new people, but once I get around them awhile I let my guard down. I'm not sure if this is your natural personality of being "too nice" or just with new people, but I think girls want someone that is relaxed, stands up for themselves, and maybe not afraid to break the rules once in awhile and have fun. I'm not saying you need to be a criminal and that you aren't already fun, but I think the "too nice" thing comes off as stiff and uptight and doormat-ish. I actually feel uncomfortable when a guy tries to open the car door for me and all of this. There are girls who like it, but don't overdo it if you are going to. Hope this helps, but don't change your whole self just for a girl.
2007-07-18 07:44:23
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answer #6
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answered by Smiles 3
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There are a FEW of us nice guys around.
You know what? Time will give you a gift.
Eventually you will truly BELIEVE what you suspect now.
Nice guys finish last! You don't become the *** hole, you get cynical when it comes to TRAMPS who trample on good guys. Outwardly you will be the BEST of the bad boys, cause you will be suspect that every girl you meet is TYPICAL. Most are! You'll see them coming from miles away and get good at shunning the *****! At the end of the day, you'll still be a decent gent who cares, but outside, fewer and fewer people will know it! There's nothing BAD about keeping GOOD things inside. Stop spilling your guts about being such a good dude! Vultures eat that stuff cause its fresh, cause it doesn't stink yet! Get it?
2007-07-18 07:46:25
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answer #7
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answered by Anonymous
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Please stay the way you are and someday some LUCKY sweet girl who deserves you will truely appreciate how you are. Young girls are attracted to the jerks who treat them like **** and then after awhile they realize they don't want to be with someone like that and then go for the more mellow gentle type. The only thing about the "nice" guy is sometimes it seems like they are overbearing and never quit. I'm not saying that is how you are but I have dated a couple of nice guys who acted like they were crazy over me and I couldn't get a minutes peace without them being in my face to tell me sweet things. I use to try to take showers to get away from one boyfriend and he would insist he come and sit in the bathroom and talk to me. It just got overbearing and too much to deal with. I love it when my current boyfriend does nice things for me or says something sweet. Our world needs more nice people so please never change. Try dating
someone your age or a couple of years older who will appreciate you for who you are. Oh and by the way this girl is talking to these people because she knows they will tell you.
Best of luck in life with everything you do, you are a sweetheart....never change that.
2007-07-18 08:24:55
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answer #8
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answered by CINDY J 4
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Hm... I know a boy he is behaving the same way with me.... Has a great personality but he is too nice to me... I actually didn't think that there could be such a thing until I met him.. He is always free to talk to me, does me favours even when I don't ask him to, always is interested in me and my well-being... Very seldom we talk about him .... All his attention is directed to me and it's really annoying... I don't know if this is the same way you act around the girls you like, but if it is I can give you some advice...Don't be so available... Concentrate some of the attetion on you too... For ex: When you talk to a girl be sure to ask how is she, what she done all day .. and after that try saying smth about you.. about how you are, what you do ....Ask the girl to do favours for you too... I would like to tell you more, but this is all I can think now.. Hope it helps
2007-07-18 07:47:17
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answer #9
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answered by Chips 4
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alright dude...its the big dog here to answer your question...hear me out, cause i am an ex player who is getting married to a real winner...its all good...
i used to be the same way...you know what i did to finally stop beiong such a nice guy...i got real! i started to view the whole process to dating and understand that because i wanted to get laid, and make sure i was always with one on a hook to reel in, i lost sight of everything else...i would be too nice, and clingy, and before i knew it the girl was onto someone else, and it usually was a guy who had a different attitude from mine...it was the official "i dont care guy"
the day i turned into him, was the day everything started goin right with women...so what do you do..."not care"...dont give a crap about when the next time your gonna see her, about calling her, about finding out what makes her happy...I will tell you what makes women happy "not being happy" cause they would digress froma a guy who wants to give them the world, to go get f-ed over by the guy who could give a crap...
not that i changed my personality entirely...i was still the same funny and fun to be around guy...but really i just started living life for myself...the only time i every gave a crap, or had to, was to do the initial meeting with a chick...you know, if your getting the eye froma cutey on the other side of the room..you got to care enough to go over there and say something to her...but the second that the first encounter is over, take the power back...and stop caring...its drives any woman nutz when you play with her self esteem (we all know they have issues) so use them to your advantage...
2007-07-18 07:45:29
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answer #10
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answered by ignoramous i 3
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