The Bad Boy

Don’t worry about the wicked or envy those who do wrong. For like grass, they soon fade away. Like spring flowers, they soon wither. – Psalm 37:1-2

You know what I mean by “The Bad Boy.” He’s handsome. He’s confident. And he can so easily lead a woman astray.

I’ve heard a number of guys – good, decent, clean-cut guys that any woman would be happy to call her boyfriend – wonder why women are always attracted to “bad boys” – guys who only seem destined to hurt them. Let’s take a closer look at this dynamic.

The bad boy possesses charm. He knows how to make a girl feel attractive and adored. He knows exactly what to say and how to say it.

The bad boy leads. Women respond to a guy who pursues. As little girls we’re taught to let the guy initiate.

The bad boy breaks all the rules. There’s an element of danger in his personality that keeps women on edge, waiting to see what happens next.

The bad boy is a challenge. For all those ladies who aren’t happy in their career or current relationship, or who are just looking for an escape, the bad boy looks pretty good. The woman wants to reform him, but only hurts herself in the process.

Most women have a 68,245-point checklist for what they want in a man. But if they meet the right guy, they might throw it all away in hopes of “changing” their bad boy. It doesn’t work.

Protect your heart, ladies. Don’t give it away to someone who won’t hold it carefully. And guys, work to be deserving of that heart. You don’t have a hurt a girl to hold her.

Prayer: Help me to remember my worth, and help me to look to you alone for adventure, excitement, and fulfillment. Amen.