Women Share Their Encounters With the “Nice Guys” Who Turned Out to Be Creeps

When the “nice guy” narrative takes a sharp turn into uncomfortable territory, it’s a jolt to everyone’s system. A 40-year-old leaving a long-term relationship for someone barely out of high school is not just awkward, it’s a cause for a collective cringe.

It’s those moments when you wish your gut feelings were wrong, but then reality comes knocking — or, in this case, overstepping boundaries. A situation that redefines the lines between personal choice and questionable judgment. And for the young woman involved, hopefully, it’s a learning curve rather than a path to regret.