Are boys scared to go for pretty girls?
Let's picture a scene. You walk into Londis on a quiet Sunday afternoon, pick up a loaf of bread and a Bounty and head to the counter.
There's no queue and two tills are free. To your amazement, sitting behind one till is Justin Timberlake. The other is manned by Antony Costa. From whom do you purchase your grub?
JT looks rugged but moody. You get the feeling he holds this branch of Londis with disdain. He'd probably swipe your goods in an efficient manner, but his demeanour intimidates you.
From the other till, Costa is beaming at you with a grin as wide as a cow. He really wants to serve you. You know he'll crack a joke, and he'll probably even bag the groceries for you.
There's a cheeky glint in his eye that says: I'll slip a Kinder Egg into your bag when no one's looking. You glance back at Timberlake, smouldering but vacant. Then again at Costa, who's still smiling at you like a happy bear.
If you pick Costa, you'll understand why lads don't always go for the prettiest girls: pure fear.
Boys assume the better looking the girl, the harder she'll be to pull. So there's a higher risk you'll end up feeling stupid or left out in the cold.
Plus, there are always decent quality alternatives. The girls who attract most attention will be attractive, but approachable, and not necessarily stunning.
That's why the most beautiful people are often desperately unhappy and lonely.
Ha.
Please remember: Kev is not an expert, he is just a boy and sometimes quite a silly boy. The main thing to remember when it comes to lads and relationships is to expect respect as the absolute minimum. Find out more about a Women's Aid campaign of the same name.
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