Article: COLUMN: Forget the rumors, nice guys finish first

Noelle Pennyman
University Wire
05-03-2007
(Daily Kent Stater) (U-WIRE) KENT, Ohio -- It is often said that "nice guys finish last" and it's usually the excuse guys give for treating women cruelly. Guys assume that women want "bad guys," and we think nice guys are weak.

Whoever put this memo out should be shot. They've ruined all chances for the women, including myself, who actually appreciate nice guys.

I can't speak for everyone, but I know that I would never date a guy who cheats, steals, hits, or just acts stupid for no apparent reason. Why guys think that kind of adolescent behavior is a turn-on remains a mystery to me.

I miss the days (before reality TV and Jerry Springer) when guys ...

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