What to Do When You Don’t Like Who Your Teen Is Dating
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What to Do When You Don’t Like Who Your Teen Is Dating

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It’s bound to happen. Your teen starts dating someone you don’t approve of or don’t like. In fact, it is a classic dilemma almost every parent will face at one point in their life. But how do you best handle this situation?

In general, it’s not a good idea to criticize teens about their dating choices. You should avoid lecturing or offering too much advice. No matter how well-​intentioned.

Every woman has had a friend who dated a guy who was clearly bad news, but she just couldn’t resist. Maybe, that “friend” was you. And yet, despite all the warnings and red flags, the pull of dating a “bad boy” was just too strong. So, even with all of the signs that heartbreak is on the horizon, why do we still find bad boys so appealing? It may not be politically correct to admit it, but these brooding, macho men can be compellingly attractive, with their downright seductive swagger.

We reached out to experts to find out why this allure is capable of taking over our rational thoughts. Evolutionary biologists would call “bad boys” hypermasculine, explains Michael R. Cunningham, Ph. They may also be rebellious or emotionally unavailable, says Madeleine A. In the most extreme and negative interpretation, bad guys display qualities of the so-called psychological dark triad, according to relationship researcher and coach Marisa T.

Cohen, Ph. Basically, they might be narcissistic with a sense of entitlement and a grandiose view of themselves , Machiavellian callous and prone to exploiting others , and psychopathic displaying antisocial and impulsive behavior. And yet, sometimes we just can’t quit them.