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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We Even Eat
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.
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."
Thought It Belonged Here
Reinstate said law please! (But not nose biting, maybe a swift kick to the twig and berries?)
It's Not The Piece Of Plastic
When Will They Realise
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. ❤️
Nice Guy Thinks He’s Better Than Guacamole
At Least Some Justice Was Served
A Self Aware Former Nice Guy
I like this one, he made me laugh. I hope he’s found his happiness now he has some self awareness.
Nice Guy Tries To Insult A Woman And Accidentally Compliments Her Instead
Guess We Can Add Moby To The List Of Nice Guys As Well
This One Is So Unbelievable It Sounds Fake... But At The Same Time, I Don’t Doubt It At All
I'm much smarter than you -- yeah dude, that's a good pickup line. Very seductive.
Not Mine But Shared With Permission. Note How The Apology Only Comes When He Realizes He's Been Blasted
When Your Self-Awareness Tank Is Empty
A lack of self awareness on this level definitely explains how there are still so many Trump supporters
Let There Be... Nice Guys
“Decent Guy” Only Wants One Thing From His Date
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
This Screenshot From The Social Network Is Just Beautiful
Why Don't Women Have Sex Wiv Me?
Why do men watch porn and wank, are we women not good enough for you?
A Little Too On The Nose
Feed Up With The Whining
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?'
If A Nice Guy Was A 911 Operator
Im A Dude Lmfao
Some Honest Reflection On The Nice Guy Mentality
Charming Alpha Male Asks Me To Break Up With My Girlfriend For Him
funny how "gorgeous women" become "ugly bitches" in 2 minutes...
It's A Bold Strategy, Cotton, Let's See If It Pays Off For Him
Looking Out For A Bro
“Fedora With Arms”
And Then I Never Used Bumble Again
Found At A Church LED Dance...
A Facebook Friend Had Her BF Pass Away Recently, And She Shared This Experience From A "Nice Guy"
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
Here’s A Fun A Guy Who Also Texted My Boyfriend About The Matter (4) I Made This Account Just To Post This
This Guy Commented On A Post About My History Of Sexual Abuse
jesus christ dude there's a time and a place, and it's NEVER and NOWHERE
Niceguys(™)
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...
My Former Friend's Decent Into Madness
I hope she shows these messages to the new manager. He’s a creep and probably a rapist
I'm Just A Gooood Guuuuy, I Need No Sympathy
And Hes Still Waiting For His Apology
Nice Guys And Creepy Asterisk Crossover Courtesy Of My Boyfriend
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....
An Old Platonic Friend Randomly Sent Me A Video Of His Dingaling Because He Was Trying To Be Nice... I Think?
My Stalker Called Himself A "Nice Guy" Today...
(Satire) Nice Guys Never Win At Bars
Oh I'll just keep asking her for her number until she's uncomfortable, then she'll give it to me, that'll definitely work because I'm such a nice guy.
This Sums It All Up
This Tweet Was Written In Jest But It Clearly Illustrates The Nice Guy Mentality
This Will Not End Well
Neck Ruffles And Tights...
Niceguys X Creepyasterisks Crossover
Not Even Reddit Is Safe...
Took The Advice Of Some Of You Guys And Asked **** Not To Give Out My Number
This “Good” Guy Stole My Number From His Cousin And Then Insisted He Was Better For Me Than My Long Term Boyfriend
Cyanide And Happiness Do Casper The Friend-Zoned Ghost
I Actually Got Him Kicked Out Of My Class For Reporting This But Enjoy
Listed iPhone For Sale On Facebook; Get Told Women Shouldn’t Fear Rape
I’m Nice In Person!!
Niceguys Value Their Privacy. Theirs
Restaurant Nice Guy
Update: On Economics Guy (Once A Nice Guy, Always A Nice Guy)
"Stable"
I've Known This Dude For A Week
I'd Treat Elastigirl Better Than Mr. Incredible
One Of My "Friends" "Confessed" His "Feelings" For Me. I'm All The Sudden The Reason For Toxic Men For Rejecting Him. P.s Sorry For My Font
A Message My Friend Received
I Joined A Group About A Video Game, Said My Rank And Main, And Literally Nothing Else
I Was Lurking Here For A Long Time, But Couldn't Resist Posting This Since I Stumbled Upon This Gem Of A Dude
Brb, Gonna Go Leave My Husband For The Nice Guy I Just Met Playing Yahtzee
This Was His Second Message...
Well...yeah. coz needing to say ur "nice" or a "nice guy" is about as reassuring as saying "come help me find my lost puppy in this dark alleyway after you've had this drink that I've already opened, and now get into the windowless van. M'lady"
Who Ya Callin Pinhead
This would depend on context to me. If I wore something and my hubby jokingly pointed out that I looked like a cartoon etc then I wouldn’t be offended and certainly wouldn’t consider dumping him. I have told my hubby he looks like a hobo before and it wasn’t to be nasty or anything.
Asks My Roommate For Help With A Paper; Ends Up Calling Her A Whore...
I Feel Like This Fits A Lot Of The Posts Here
If you're not 'conventionally attractive' (which is frankly arbitrary and constantly shifting), you have a few options: 1.) Be GENUINELY kind and friendly without expectation, 2.) be a good listener/conversationalist, 3.) learn to cook, play an instrument, or something else interesting/entertaining, 4.) have a good sense of humor and quick wit, 5.) learn to have sex well (which mostly seems to come down to communicating and focusing as much or more on your partner's pleasure/needs), 6.) accept affection from women who are attracted to men without conventional looks. Note that the others are NOT a substitute for #1. Bonus point for combining all of them. I guarantee you most women care more about all that other stuff than the size of your d**k or the strength of your jawline, or height. Certainly the ones worth your time, anyway ;)
The Girl I'm Seeing Sent Me This
"Why Won't She Look At My Dick?"
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.
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...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.
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?
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.
Load More Replies...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.
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...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.
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?
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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