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There are two types of nice guys — those who get the term from others for being decent human beings and those who attribute it to themselves. Sadly, some self-proclaimed "nice guys", who are actually manchildren or douches, mistake being spineless and pathetic for being nice and they are all over the place.
They might tone down their virtue signaling in real life over the fear of being called out and having to actually deal with a person but show all their true colors online, where the cable provides them with distance and security. Mainly, they go after women on every imaginable platform. However, rejections shake their vulnerable ego and in order to save it from shattering, nice guys attack.
The appropriately-titled subreddit r/NiceGuys collects sightings of these repulsive creatures in order to prepare everyone should they face one of them in the wild. The ridiculous posts paint a pretty vivid picture of what might be waiting for you just a click away, so continue scrolling and check them out. By the end of this article, you'll definitely know how to spot — and avoid — a nice guy.
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These nice guys, the often physically unattractive men who overcompensate for their physical and social shortcomings with clingy and over-the-top behavior to women, are relentlessly mocked online.
Dr. Robert Glover, who's studied the issue, agreed that these men are often trying to form "covert contracts" with the target of their affections.
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#2
An Honest Observation
Psychologist Dr Jesse Marczyk told The Independent: "The men who tend to get stuck in the friend-zone might not be attractive enough on their own (physically, socially, or otherwise), and so try to compensate for their shortcomings by investing in women more than their peers. In other words, they might use kindness to try and make up for what they lack elsewhere."
Their logic dictates that if you meet someone's needs without them having to ask, they should meet yours. So if a man is nice to a woman, she should repay him by becoming his girlfriend, because that's only fair.
"Others typically do not realize these contracts exist and are often surprised when the nice guy lashes out at their failure to keep their end of the deal."
#3
Thought It Belonged Here
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
Reinstate said law please! (But not nose biting, maybe a swift kick to the twig and berries?)
#4
It's Not The Piece Of Plastic
#5
When Will They Realise
Saico Hipe 4 years ago
Yeah, about that... I am a guy who's been friends mostly with women throughout my life. Not because I expected them to have sex with me, but because I genuinely valued their friendship. Lo and behold, more than a couple of them ended up having sex with me. Even if that didn't continue, we remained friends. In one case it DID continue, and we've now been together almost 5 years. ❤️
#6
Nice Guy Thinks He’s Better Than Guacamole
#7
At Least Some Justice Was Served
#8
A Self Aware Former Nice Guy
Rabbit Carrot 4 years ago
I like this one, he made me laugh. I hope he’s found his happiness now he has some self awareness.
#9
Nice Guy Tries To Insult A Woman And Accidentally Compliments Her Instead
#10
Guess We Can Add Moby To The List Of Nice Guys As Well
#11
This One Is So Unbelievable It Sounds Fake... But At The Same Time, I Don’t Doubt It At All
Lord Mysticlaw 4 years ago
I'm much smarter than you -- yeah dude, that's a good pickup line. Very seductive.
#12
Not Mine But Shared With Permission. Note How The Apology Only Comes When He Realizes He's Been Blasted
#13
When Your Self-Awareness Tank Is Empty
Saico Hipe 4 years ago
A lack of self awareness on this level definitely explains how there are still so many Trump supporters
#14
Let There Be... Nice Guys
#15
“Decent Guy” Only Wants One Thing From His Date
#16
I (19f) Broke Up With My Boyfriend (25m) Of 2 Months Only To Find Out He Was A “Nice Guy.” Bullet Dodged. The Last Bit Of Our Text Conversation And A Post He Made On Instagram A Couple Days Later
#17
This Screenshot From The Social Network Is Just Beautiful
#18
Why Don't Women Have Sex Wiv Me?
Foxxy (The Original) 4 years ago
Why do men watch porn and wank, are we women not good enough for you?
#19
A Little Too On The Nose
#20
Feed Up With The Whining
Saico Hipe 4 years ago
Every time with these incel-types. Like, do you have any idea how much of a turn off it is to hear someone whining about how they're unfuckable? Ever heard the phrase, 'self-fulfilling prophecy?'
#21
If A Nice Guy Was A 911 Operator
#22
Im A Dude Lmfao
#23
Some Honest Reflection On The Nice Guy Mentality
#24
Charming Alpha Male Asks Me To Break Up With My Girlfriend For Him
Valentina Lattante 4 years ago
funny how "gorgeous women" become "ugly bitches" in 2 minutes...
#25
It's A Bold Strategy, Cotton, Let's See If It Pays Off For Him
#26
Looking Out For A Bro
#27
“Fedora With Arms”
#28
And Then I Never Used Bumble Again
#29
Found At A Church LED Dance...
#30
A Facebook Friend Had Her BF Pass Away Recently, And She Shared This Experience From A "Nice Guy"
Lauren Caswell 4 years ago
That is sickening. Oooh her defences are down she just lost her boyfriend, I'm gna creep on over to try and meet my own needs because I can. Oh hell there is a lot of shuddery stuff on this thread
#31
Here’s A Fun A Guy Who Also Texted My Boyfriend About The Matter (4) I Made This Account Just To Post This
#32
This Guy Commented On A Post About My History Of Sexual Abuse
Conrad Strucker 4 years ago
jesus christ dude there's a time and a place, and it's NEVER and NOWHERE
#33
Niceguys(™)
#34
This "Nice Guy" Claimed He'd Never Pmed A Girl This Way Before & That He Meant No Offence But His Attitude Changed Dramatically After I Forwarded A Screenshot To His Wife...
#35
My Former Friend's Decent Into Madness
CatWoman312 4 years ago
I hope she shows these messages to the new manager. He’s a creep and probably a rapist
#36
I'm Just A Gooood Guuuuy, I Need No Sympathy
#37
And Hes Still Waiting For His Apology
#38
Nice Guys And Creepy Asterisk Crossover Courtesy Of My Boyfriend
Daria B 4 years ago
I was given the hateful look by rejecting guys hitting on me just because they were tan and, you know I "am white" (whatever that even means). No need to explain myself or justify the rejection in the first place, but they didn't even bother finding out about my marital status....
#39
An Old Platonic Friend Randomly Sent Me A Video Of His Dingaling Because He Was Trying To Be Nice... I Think?
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Thomas brennan 4 years ago
Ooof this was a painful read. So much hormonal rage from these guys. A lot of them need to put down the phone, take care of themselves and have a nap. The rest need to see therapists.
Daria B 4 years ago
They need to put down the phone and open a dictionary, to see the definition of the concept of "nice". (Nah, I don't think that would make them understand....)
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Martha Meyer 4 years ago
Ninety percent of these dudes I would have blocked without warning after the first couple messages. Way too many of these women tried to be polite for way too long! If someone calls you a bitch or slut, LEAVE and BLOCK.
nanashi 4 years ago
as an Aro/Ace, I'm always fascinated by how much value does sex brings to a person. does it really matter that much whether you had to have sex with someone or not?
rabbitsrabbit 4 years ago
Possibly an ego thing as well. Long term unplanned singlehood could make them feel inferior, that they ain't 'man' enough to attract a mate.
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Thomas brennan 4 years ago
Ooof this was a painful read. So much hormonal rage from these guys. A lot of them need to put down the phone, take care of themselves and have a nap. The rest need to see therapists.
Daria B 4 years ago
They need to put down the phone and open a dictionary, to see the definition of the concept of "nice". (Nah, I don't think that would make them understand....)
Load More Replies... Martha Meyer 4 years ago
Ninety percent of these dudes I would have blocked without warning after the first couple messages. Way too many of these women tried to be polite for way too long! If someone calls you a bitch or slut, LEAVE and BLOCK.
nanashi 4 years ago
as an Aro/Ace, I'm always fascinated by how much value does sex brings to a person. does it really matter that much whether you had to have sex with someone or not?
rabbitsrabbit 4 years ago
Possibly an ego thing as well. Long term unplanned singlehood could make them feel inferior, that they ain't 'man' enough to attract a mate.
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