Do you suffer from “Nice Guy” Syndrome?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Your suspicion that you have a “Nice Guy” problem just may be right. So let’s cut to the chase and get clear on exactly what we’re talking about here.

“Nice Guy” is a term used by women to describe a guy who is thoughtful, sensitive, attentive, and considerate, and is therefore disqualified as a potential mate. Now besides being told by a woman that you’re a Nice Guy (which is the kiss of death), how can you tell if you have the dreaded curse?

You are suffering from The Nice Guy Syndrome if:

# Your bill at the florist last year was more than your monthly house payment.

# Women often tell you that, “You are such a good listener.”

# When you arrive to pick up your date at her place, her cat isn’t even threatened by you.

# You didn’t go to a concert that you had tickets for because your female friend needed your help moving her furniture out of her abusive boyfriend’s apartment. (You do things for women that you’d really rather not do, but you pretend that you do not mind so that they will like you more.)

# You are more comfortable hanging out with women than men and you have few male friends.

# Your biggest thrill in the last few months came after you spent an entire Saturday fixing your foxy neighbor’s broken toilet and she said, “You are so sweet!”

# You avoid conflict with your girlfriend at all costs.

# Saying “No” to your girlfriend never enters your mind.

# It is difficult for you to put your own needs first. You think that if you do, you are being selfish.

# You consider yourself more sensitive and evolved than other men.

# The last time you got past second base was three Fourth of July’s ago at the neighborhood softball game.

# You pride yourself on not being like the other men who “only have one thing on their minds.” (You happen to have the same thing on your mind, but you hide it from women — and yourself.)

# You always ask for a woman’s permission before you try to kiss her on the cheek.

# Your emotional well-being is dependent on your girlfriend’s happiness. You are happy only when she is happy.

Does any of this sound familiar?