Why women like `bad boys' - some Jewelry Portal BR

Why women like `bad boys' - some

OVER the last 12 months, some of Hollywood's sexiest Sisters have added a hint of spice to their good girl images, falling for the latest trend in romantic apparel--a hardcore thug on their arm. But Tamala Jones, who is linked with bad boy Nate Dogg, and other celebrity beauties aren't the only women catching on to the "thug-love" sensation. Sisters at the office, at the gym and even next door are finding passion-filled romance within the strong embrace of a bona fide "rough neck." From their loose-fitting jeans to their bandanas tied at the front and their "bling-bling" diamond jewelry, Black women are opening their minds and their hearts to "thug lovin.'"

So what is it about "bad boys" that makes them so irresistible to some women? "A bad boy offers something that's different," says 31-year-old accounting manager Anese Collins, who recently became involved with a man she considers a "bad boy. " There's more excitement associated with somebody who's very different from you," she adds. "Bad boys don't subscribe to societal rules, and they are willing to challenge the norm. They are assertive in their behavior and are very take-charge. They don't take no for an answer."(Continue Reading)

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