Science Journal

Why do Girls are Attracted to Bad Boys?

I have a friend who has a relationship with a cold boyfriend but handsome. Despite the fact that she was being abused emotionally and sometimes physically, she still chose to stay with him. It was weird but when I was scrolling through my facebook I saw a did-you-know post. It states that we are more attracted to jerks. I am surprised and skeptic so I searched via Google about its scientific explanation. And this is what I learned.

There is some evidence that shows good-looking people are mean but still likable. So for some women, they find bad boys attractive. They have the qualities they are looking for -- good looks, confident, funny, charismatic and good at socializing. Plus, they prefer a guy with a deep voice and chiseled jaw, because a squeaky voice is not manly for them. They despised nice guys because they are afraid of hurting them and see them as boring species. They see nice guys vulnerable, weak and less dominant so they are less sexually appealing. Unlike bad boys they are more distant, cold, misogynistic, narcissistic, adventurous, and good in bed. When these bad boys start liking them which they did not expect, the brain's reward circuit starts firing. It produces a more dopamine, a good-feeling hormone. Thereby, girls are more likely to stick with them. The reward is not anticipated which makes the brain feel lucky and happy to have it. But these jerks are good for a few dates because the girls who liked them are not concern of marrying or make a baby with them. They want to experience having a good time with them in bed. And it's not only physical attractiveness which women seek in a long-term partner.   

So if you are a boy reading this and deciding to be a bad boy, don't. But if you want to be a hook-up guy, then go but to be a good husband material, then stay nice to girls.