Warrior, gladiator, guardian, soldier, bad boy. Straddling an iron horse, leather-clad and black helmet donned, long mane thrashing wildly in the wind. Lean and muscled, face tanned and worn from a life less traveled. His tattooed body moves effortlessly as he controls the forward motion, making himself one with the massive machine he rides and the road stretching ahead. You don't know anything about him, except that he's beautiful, mythical and seemingly dangerous. He casts an expressionless sideways glance in your direction, pauses, re-fixes his ferric eyes forward, and advances yet again to engage unknown demons and dragons.

Through history, women have been irresistibly drawn to these quixotic men that society has branded the "bad boy." To understand the fixation, you only need to explore the assumed characteristics bad boys possess that makes them so irresistible to the female sex.

1. The Simple Man.

He loves his mother, believes in God, requires the love of a good woman who understands him despite, and sometimes because, of his faults. He's faithful, loyal, knows right from wrong, but sometimes finds himself in the gray area between the two. He values life's riches, which usually don't have a damn thing to do with silver or gold. Freedom is his most precious commodity - to do what he wants, when he wants; yet, this concept can sometimes be the most difficult to maintain.

2. Hunter, Provider.

As the caveman millions of years ago, the bad boy has an irrefutable drive to be totally responsible not only for his own care-taking, but also for those closest to him. His work ethic is strong, because dependency on anyone but himself is not an option. He will disregard his own well-being to be the head of the household at all times. Poor health and bad weather will never keep him from fulfilling his responsibilities. He's a hard worker and has never contemplated wearing a shirt and tie - he works with his hands, wears blue jeans and boots, and knows he is the best at what he does. He's a hunter and you will never go hungry as long as you are under his wing.

3. Protector.

Threaten his family, livelihood, home, and you threaten the very man himself. He's a staunch proponent of the 2nd amendment and most likely owns several firearms. He understands how to use them, but always with reverence and restraint. He would never point a gun unless he has already committed to pulling the trigger and only as a last resort.

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