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Love Life with Matthew Hussey

(Rewind): What Makes The “Bad Boy” Attractive To Chase…

Jun 16, 2023
11:15

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Quick takeaways

  • People are often attracted to enigmatic figures who provide limited information about themselves, allowing for projection of desired qualities onto them.
  • The attraction to bad boys may stem from a desire for status during adolescence and a belief that being with such individuals will validate one's own worth.

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The allure of the mysterious and uncommunicative

People are often drawn to individuals who are less talkative or provide limited information about themselves, such as models or celebrities. This lack of communication allows for projection, enabling individuals to imagine and attribute their desired qualities onto these enigmatic figures. The cultivation of a mystique or coolness by famous people, including celebrities, can be appealing, but social media has disrupted this by providing direct access to their thoughts and opinions. In some cases, when the mystique is broken, the attraction diminishes.

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