Q&A for How to Be a Bad Boy

It's more about assertiveness! A typical bad boy doesn't care that much about trying to please others—he's comfortable speaking his own mind. The line really gets crossed when he starts being disrespectful and going too far. That's not saying you have to bend over backwards to be respectful, but you also don't have to be a complete jerk about things.

Yes, being a "bad boy" doesn't mean being a jerk, it means having lots of self-confidence and being you. If you don't act sweet and caring to your girlfriend, you risk losing her!

Fix your hygiene, look good and don't hide your intentions. Don't stare, don't be a stalker, and show a little emotion but keep it masculine. Bad boys are self-centered but aren't cruel. You can keep to yourself but don't be anti-social. Ask your friends for more specific advice.

Not typically. A lot of people are disloyal because they don't have high self-esteem and seek validation from others; "bad boys" have good self-confidence and get their validation from within.

Tell him that you don't like it when he does that, and that if he really cares for you, he will stop. If he doesn't stop, break up with him. Find a more mature boyfriend.

I had a problem with my confidence for a long time. Just stop focusing on how others see you and do your own thing. Go to the gym or find some form of exercise. Physical activity releases endorphins, a chemical that allows a person to be happy, and just focus on yourself and how you see yourself. Your confidence will naturally increase if you stop caring about what other people think. Always think about your best qualities, and don't worry about what you see as negative qualities unless it's something you can actually change.

The only thing to help you move on is time and space. Stay away from her, delete all pictures, unfollow on all social media, and then try to have fun with friends and people who bring you happiness. Then eventually you will have moved on. You'll always remember her, but not in the same light as before.

Of course you can, being a bad boy isn’t about being tall, you can be short and intimidating too. If you have confidence, you will seem a lot larger than you actually are.

Not necessarily, but if you are young and people know this about you, it could bolster your reputation as a bad boy.

Try hip hop, rap, heavy metal, death metal - anything that's loud, powerful, and confident. That being said, if soft, crooning music makes you feel like a bad boy, go for it. It's all about caring about yourself and being confident in what you do.

No. In fact, you should stand up to bullies that are picking on you or other kids. Being a bad boy doesn't mean being a jerk.

Feel free to follow any of the tips in this article; you might also enjoy Be a Bad Girl and Be an Alpha Bad Girl .

There's really no way to "look" selfish, you have to act that way. But I'm not sure why you'd want to. You will have a hard time keeping people in your life if you act selfish.

Yes. Being bad has nothing to do with how you dress.

Someone thinks that going to a skating rink isn't something a bad boy would do. However, if you like to skate, do it with confidence and act like you don't care what others think, and you will making skating look cool.

If you want him to like you, then make a move on him. Ask him for his number, flirt, or just tell him you like him. If you really just want to know who he has a crush on, ask him. If he doesn't want to tell you, respect his privacy.

Perhaps you have the wrong facial expression, have you checked out your look in the mirror before unleashing it on the greater world?

Girls--and people in general--are drawn to people who are confident and have enough self-esteem to not worry about what others think. While these traits typically apply to "bad boys", they are qualities that anyone can develop.

Respect your mom because respect is a powerful thing. If she thinks you shouldn't do something, then don't do it. Even bad boys respect their mom.

Don't. 'Bad boys' act for themselves. Only change the course of your life if you want to. If you feel that comment your girlfriend made is toxic and controlling, tell her so and ask her how she'd feel if you said the same thing about her. Have a talk about it but if this doesn't resolve things, then maybe it's time to move on.

Of course! However, change progressively, and remind yourself why you want to do this.

It is because some people want to be found as tough, and see this as a way to achieve that. It's your life, so follow your own opinion.

Being a 'bad boy' doesn't matter on looks, as long as you are comfortable in your own skin. Don't try to 'fix yourself' to fit in a stereotypical image.