The 'nice guy' phenomenon describes individuals who believe their kindness and helpfulness should automatically earn them romantic or social rewards, often leading to entitlement, misinterpretation of social signals, and unhealthy relationship dynamics. These individuals frequently misread casual interactions as romantic interest, expect reciprocity for their good behavior, and may become resentful when their expectations are not met. Understanding this pattern helps recognize that genuine kindness should not be transactional, and that healthy relationships require mutual respect and clear communication rather than unspoken expectations.
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*REMOVES GLASSES* *RUFFLES HAIR* I'M A BAD BOY! : r/niceguys
Added:If I had fun bags like yours, I I'd get a lot of messages, too.
>> My super stuffed up milkies?
My hunger bonger doinky boinkies?
>> Hello friends, welcome back to ReddX straight up misogyny and today we're getting into some more slash nice guys cuz they're just so nice. It's nice to be here, nice to hang out with them. Not really. They're they're about the most awful human beings on the planet, but we we sort of enjoy that too for some reason. The government is here, they're excited to get into the thing. Let's swap over and see what we've got today.
This guy apparently in a relationship and and you'll soon see how we sussed all that out.
She says, "Hi, nice Hilux." which is a truck and he says, "Well, thank you, kind young lady. I do quite admire it."
And she says, "I used to love going out in the bush with friends, but I never get time anymore." sad face. "Where are you from?" He says, "Good on you, I don't care. This is none of your business and it would be in your best interest to leave me alone." I I'm pretty sure that's the girlfriend typing.
He says, "Sorry about that."
It's my other half here, though.
Actually, [ __ ] [ __ ] don't even bother replying. When I was trying to apologize for what I said, I was just trying to be nice and you screwed me over. Yeah, screwed me over by by existing around me, by tempting me, you harpy. How dare you? I'm in a somewhat happy relationship, which is why I'm looking elsewhere.
>> [laughter] >> Ah, it's a wild way to go.
But we'll give it a push. Is this like one of those weird all all text memes?
Okay, we'll try it.
Some girl on Facebook just trying to make a cute status. My boyfriend such a jerk. He ate all my leftover Chinese food. Thanks a lot, Steve. Tongue sticking out emoji. A dreaded nice guy who's been lurking online all night in hopes that he would see something like this. For the record, if you were my girlfriend, I would never eat your leftover Chinese food.
I would treat you like a queen and buy you the whole restaurant.
>> [laughter] >> I'm sure you would. It's amusing to me how little this man respects you.
Perhaps that's why he's simply your boyfriend and not your man friend.
>> [laughter] >> Man friend.
Oh, that's wonderful. I bet he thought he was real clever. I bet he thought he was cooking up something special with that one. Oh, she's going to drop him.
He'll She'll realize that he's just a boy and I'm the man that wouldn't eat the Chinese food. That's that's simping and promising to buy you a restaurant that I can't afford. What the [ __ ] What What are you talking about here, fellow?
What's your angle, huh?
Doesn't matter. Next post. Oh, here's a certified sociopath. Very concerning, yes. Um I heard the news about Kayla ended herself yesterday and uh I knew her from high school and yes, it's tragic and sad, but as people know, I'm not one to shy away from saying what I truly feel and being honest because honesty is one of my most important attributes and this circumstance is no different.
Yeah, make sure you're honest publicly where everybody can see you being so very honest. It's a good idea.
>> [laughter] >> Um I feel like maybe if Kayla was with someone better, someone who looked after her, for example, I don't know, me, >> [laughter] >> then maybe she wouldn't have done what she did, especially if she was so young.
I previously tried to get her to go on various dates with me, but sadly got rejected numerous times. This hurt, but I never gave up. So, why did she?
>> [laughter] >> I'm I'm at a loss for words with this.
If she had given me a chance, maybe things would have turned out differently. Maybe I could have been her savior. In the end, I guess we'll now never know.
Holy [laughter] [ __ ] man.
How are you twisting it to make it all about yourself? What >> [laughter] >> The audacity is is I'm speechless.
Somebody responds and says, "Are you making her death about how she wouldn't date you because you're butt hurt? Wow, you absolute piece of trash."
At least people are letting them know.
"This is the most disgusting thing I've seen. You're an ass, dude. Someone lost a daughter, sister, best friend, and you write this [ __ ] insensitive and horrible thing. Delete it, or I'll come round to your house and beat the living [ __ ] out of you."
>> [laughter] >> Nothing but what he deserves, honestly.
He needs the reality check. A little bit of street justice wouldn't hurt. And that's why we queue up the Gubbinses.
What do you think of this one, boys?
>> She called it honesty.
She called it nothing because she never picked up.
Dark Gubbins.
>> BECAUSE SHE'S DEAD, DARK GUBBINS.
>> [laughter] >> Today we make a classic dish Gubbins called grief hijack en croute. Start with one woman's tragedy, fold in a rejection he has been marinating in for years, and pipe the word savior directly on top like a garnish made of actual sewage. Bake at Facebook until the comments catch fire. Gubbins not serve this to a dog, but Gubbins would submit it to a jury. Gubbins >> Yeah, something posthumous crimes or something like that. Jesus, I think Gubbins nailed it down way harder.
Congratulations there. Swing and a miss Dark One, it's all right. It will will get more chances as we move into the next post. But also, sign up on Patreon or YouTube memberships to support the channel month to month. I appreciate that very much. All right, here's some of that good old giga cringe.
The last creepy asterisk post we did got us a channel strike, but you know, this one doesn't seem too heavy. Maybe it'll be all right. We'll roll the dice. He says, "Hey, grumpy. Tickle, tickle."
"Tickles you." "Grins. I know you were on an hour ago and saw my message."
"Unlike you, I know how Facebook works."
Yeah, almost like you spend way too much [ __ ] time here.
OP says, "Did you ever think that I ignored you because I have no interest in responding to the weird role play thing that you do?" And he says, >> [laughter] >> "I'm sorry.
No need to act rude." "Grin fades away to sadness."
>> [laughter] >> Then I put on my robe and it wasn't hat.
OP says, "All right.
Just let's please put this behind us and just pretend it never happened." "Looks down at my feet and sighs."
"Fine." "BEGINS TO BOIL WITH ANGER. ONCE AGAIN, I MUST ADMIT THAT I AM NOT [screaming] FINE WITH ALL THIS. YOU saw my message 2 hours ago and chose to ignore it because because you're more attractive than me."
Fiddles with glasses impatiently.
>> I mean, that may be true, but I think the inherent weirdness is an even bigger factor here than your your physical attractiveness. OP says, oh, no. I ignored the message cuz it was creepy.
And then I went to take a shower to wash all the cringe off me.
>> [laughter] >> Really laying it down flat.
Chuckles.
>> [laughter] >> You're such a naive stuck-up little [ __ ] Like what? You wear underwear in public to show off those implants of yours.
Yeah, I know they're fakes. And you think you're the queen bee WHO CAN JUST STOMP ALL OVER THE LITTLE GUY.
WOW, he changed his tone pretty quick, didn't he? OP says, I don't know where you got this strange idea that I'm like that cuz honestly, I'm not. I'm this close to blocking you and calling it a day, however. Just apologize for saying those crude things toward me and the way I dress and I can forgive you and we can move on. Also, for the record, 100% real, so STFU.
Starts to speak louder as all the guys you hurt like me start singing the song from Les Mis.
>> [laughter] >> Now we've got a musical aspect. Nice.
You're a princess who was locked in her tower for so long that she doesn't know what the real world is and thinks like she can act like the princess SHE IS.
STOP BLOWING DUDES FOR CASH. I KNOW YOU DID CUZ MY FRIEND told me you did it to him. And wake up from your sick dream.
Is this [ __ ] Requiem for a Dream?
>> [laughter] >> This is a waking nightmare. I hate everything that's happening right now.
Takes off glasses and ruffles hair.
I could be attractive like those bad boys, but you don't want to see me that way.
>> [laughter] >> I don't think you even see yourself that way. You realize that it's an illusion.
These are airs that you're putting on.
Just be yourself for God's sake. Your weird pathetic little self. Find somebody more on your level. That's my advice. OP says, "First of all, I never did mouse stuff for money, okay? Second, you fit the position of delusional princess much more than I. And lastly, you are blocked."
>> [laughter] >> You're blocked. Goodbye. You're blocked forever. It's It's a really easy solution. Just don't want to engage with this [ __ ] anymore. He's trying to to bring up musicals and whatnot. I I You're not as fun or quirky as you think you are. You have negative personality.
It's really sad to watch, honestly. He's flailing. Surely he is. Maybe he'll get it figured out someday. Fingers crossed.
Who cares? Next post. This post promised me a total smackdown of a nice guy, and I love to see it. He says, "You know what I hate? Men with tattoos who get really hot girlfriends and go to clubs and stuff. Just because I'M A NICE GUY DOESN'T MEAN I CAN'T BE FUN, TOO." YES, your inherent jealousy of everybody around you proves what a fun guy you are.
>> [laughter] >> We can do things like like watching anime and play games together, but girls always go for THE BAD BOY, AND I HATE THEM.
BRO, I WISH women would LEARN THAT BEING BAD IS BAD, AND BEING A NICE guy is good.
>> [laughter] >> Yes, it's so simple. How did I not figure this out before?
Some chick comes in and says, "Tattoos and clubs aren't bad though." And he says, "Don't come crying TO ME WHEN YOUR BOYFRIEND maltreats you, lol." And she says, "Well, see, you think that girls don't like you because you're a nice guy, but in reality, it's because you're an entitled ass. So, fix yourself before judging others."
It's not the the no holds barred smack down that I had hoped for, but it was a a glimmer of truth. I offer you this pearl of wisdom.
And he's like, "Meow. I want to be mad about it." Okay, well, I guess you could do that, too. I'm not going to tell you how to live. Who who would waste their [ __ ] breath? Next post. Next post is from an emo boy, and he's talking about uh some some terrible things to do to your own body. Of course, we don't condone any of that here at ReddX Industries. Don't harm yourself in any way, okay? We care about you and your well-being, and would hate to see it. Uh don't be like this loser. All right.
He says, "Hey, I need someone to talk to you. I'm a mistake. No one cares about me. I'm better off dead than living.
Fine. Then let me cry and [laughter] hurt myself to sleep, man."
OP gives a reality check. Hey, you know what you're doing is hella manipulative?
You're trying to get me to talk to you by making me feel bad and threatening to do terrible things to yourself, and that's not how you reach out for help.
You need to find better ways to go about things and stop manipulating other people into getting to talk to you. Get [ __ ] real and get some help.
He said, "YOU'RE A [ __ ] YOU'RE A JOKE. YOU YOU'RE A MISTAKE."
[laughter] >> [gasps] >> SO, ESSENTIALLY, what you you tried to manipulate somebody else with, you're now turning around and pointing as a sword. Uh just just no no self-awareness. Although, I will say, the profile picture is is exactly what I would expect. I I don't think that I I could have imagined it any different from how it turned out. I think my favorite part is always just the change-up, you know? It swaps on a dime. Nobody ever sees it coming. Except, you know, it's nice guys, so I kind of always expect it to come.
But, that well, yeah. Just zero to 100, real nice, real fast. Here's lady making a pretty good point. She says, "If you think getting friend-zoned is bad, imagine your creepy male friend thinking that you owe them intimacy."
I mean, should he be your friend if he's creepy? I I don't know about all that. Somebody chimes in and says, "Oh my god, thank you." And then nice guy shows up and says, "Owe them? No.
It is pure hope. It's a flame that you keep alive by every flick of the hair, every quirky smile meant for him, every brush of the hand, every butt on his body moment." What the [ __ ] [laughter] Yeah, she brushed against you that one time and just I'm holding on to that forever.
It's really weird. "You're using him, KILLING HIM SLOWLY BY TELLING him you accept him, but never accepting him completely.
Why are you his friend?" Why do you have these these caveats about what it means to be a friend? About what it means to be accepted? I have to accept you inside of my body in order for us to be friends? I don't think that's how it works, [ __ ] Buster Brown.
You need to check yourself on all that.
Gov says, "Get in here, let them know, please."
>> We are gathered today to mourn the passing of the friendship, survived by a paragraph so overruled it appears to have been written by a cape.
In lieu [clears throat] of flowers, the family requests he Google the word "no" and sit with the results. Closed casket.
The butt on his body moment made that non-negotiable.
Dark Gubbins.
>> Yeah, that the That was the weirdest part, too. Even though it was typed by a magical cape, apparently.
>> Observe the nice guy in his natural habitat cataloging with the precision of a field biologist every hair flick within a 12-ft radius as evidence of a binding legal contract. Scientists note the specimen has developed a highly specialized organ, the grievance gland, which converts ordinary human friendliness directly into perceived debt. Remarkable. Most creatures [snorts] require food and water to survive. This one runs entirely on misread signals and the phrase "butt on his body moment", which researchers believe is some kind of mating call that has never in recorded history worked.
Gubbins.
>> Well, why not keep on trying it, you know? I'm glad everybody's stuck on the butt on the body thing. Why would you even say that? What the >> [laughter] >> What's wrong with you, for real? Are you Are you deficient in some way? Please just let me know so I can be aware of it. I'll feel really bad for making fun of if you if you tell me you're deficient. I mean, I won't stop making fun of you, but I will feel bad about it about continuing.
I think Dark One gets the point there.
Very well done.
Uh check out ReddX on on podcast services, huh? ReddX Reddit Reads for the audio version of of these YouTube videos. And then we've also got a band ReddX, which has released four or five albums at this point of different genres. Dark Gubbins got a metal album.
We did a a tropical like island vibes EP album. There's a Halloween and a Christmas album and and the Bearded Beats is the very first album we ever made. You can listen to all of them if you have a few free hours to listen to silly songs [music] made by silly people.
>> [laughter] >> Who enjoy being silly? This nice guy, he takes himself way too seriously to ever even consider being silly and I hate that. Anyway, good cringe nice a real next post. All right, here we got a message from a nice guy who's not actually a nice guy, but he just understands how all the nice guys feel, but he's not a nice guy for real.
>> [laughter] >> OP says, "I know from my personal experience that I get over 100 messages a day on here. I don't sell content. I got a regular job and I'm a mom of a of a larger family.
A fair amount of men get angry and send a bunch of messages demanding about why I haven't responded. Why should anyone on here feel entitled to anyone else's time? I send out occasional first messages, but I don't worry about it if I don't get a response. Yeah, well, nice guy's going to correct all that, I guess.
He says, "Yeah, if I had fun bags like yours, I I'd get a lot of messages, too.
For the record, I I send out a very cordial email and if I don't get a reply, I don't keep sending emails.
That said, it's a tale to two different worlds where you're a chick with big old bazoombs versus a regular guy like me."
Oh, come on, aren't you packing some schmeat or something? It's the internet.
You can tell them that you that you are.
>> [laughter] >> Just lie about that. That's fine. He needs a a USB, you know?
>> [laughter] >> Something to to carve out his own niche.
Being a regular nice guy, it just doesn't cut it in these days and times.
OP does respond to his [ __ ] ramble and says, "I I didn't say you did any of that. I said that I was going to share what I've experienced in my 8 years on here. I wasn't trying [snorts] to explain why a lot of women aren't spending their time responding to all the messages that they receive daily.
And he's going to continue on.
Understood. I I was just explaining how frustrating it is for the average nice guys.
The number of guys always outnumber the females. It's a losing BATTLE FOR US.
>> [laughter] >> WHAT SORT OF BATTLE do you think is going on here? Love is a battlefield.
Pat Benatar showed up. She's like, get the [ __ ] out of here. This is not what I was singing about, okay?
Your weird friend, you need to spend less time online stalking people and and professing whatever the hell you're it is you're supposed to be professing here. That you're not a nice guy, but but speak on behalf of all nice guys, yeah. Nobody's buying that [ __ ] Not even the Gubbens says, go ahead, boys, get at them.
>> Okay, Gubbins's run the diagnostic on the average nice guy unit, and the error is very clear. The females module is installed, but the they are people driver is completely missing from the system. Gubbins's tried to locate the empathy package, but the directory does not exist. It was never created. Not even a placeholder folder, just a void where the folder would go. Gubbins's escalating this ticket because the device has now reclassified a woman having a job and a family as an unfair hardware advantage. This is above Gubbins's pay grade. Gubbins's.
>> You're getting paid for this?
>> He called it a losing battle.
I once called something that. The file on that is sealed. The building where the file is kept is sealed, and this man does not get to borrow the word dark Gubbins's.
>> Oh, you can't just redact things like that.
>> Uh, dark Gubbins's, are you okay?
Gubbins?
>> That's a good question. I don't think he is.
>> No, Dark Gubbins.
>> [snorts] >> That's it.
>> [laughter] >> Uh I appreciate your your concerning and empathy, Gubbins. That's why we keep you around, isn't it? That's that's MVP plays right there. Caring about your brother, checking on what they need to get through the day, you know? I told you about the things that get me through the day, Patreon and YouTube memberships. People checking out the podcast services and the music and the merch on the fourth wall. And also, today Gubbins wins.
>> [music] [singing] [music] [singing] [singing] >> It's good to see Gubbins get a win on the nice guys, you know? Usually it's uh Dark Gubbins territory, but we played around in his brain a little bit. Maybe we got to play around with it a little more, you know? Turn his brains into scrambled eggs. I'll tell you some of the projects that's turned my brains into scrambled eggs recently. Waifu pills coming out on Steam. Oh my god.
I've put so much of myself into this thing. I hope you'll wish list it, check it out when it releases quite shortly.
Uh we've got apps on Google Play, Did I ADHD and Spin It ADHD. Uh Gubbins got you in the Discord if you'd like to come and pull some some Gubbins cards. I'm going to try and get that on on smartphone devices uh soon as well.
We've also got like a virtual pet coming up and a a fidget uh suite with like, you know, bubble wrap and just just things that you could do with your hands. I'm I'm sure people will love it.
I'm trying to make it clicky and sticky and satisfying and it's going pretty well, but yeah, development slow. You get these things to 80% and then the last 20% is is just endless polish and it's sometimes hard to decide when the thing is done. You're just like, "Okay, we've had enough now.
I I release you into the world." and you see how that goes. Usually the response is resounding silence, but um that's okay, too.
At least I know I did the thing and tried my best and I hope you're out there trying your best today, too, friends, you know? I do appreciate you coming through and watching the things and supporting in all the ways that you do. I'm I'm beyond grateful that I'm able to do this day in and day out and I hope it does make your days a little bit easier, truly, truly. Always remember, friends, that you are loved, you are worthy, you definitely, definitely deserve it, and I shall see you in the next one. So, until then, bye-bye.
>> Thank you for calling Red Ex Industries.
>> [music] >> Your call is very important to us.
Please hold on the line >> [music] >> while we decontaminate the lab.
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