Every girl has fallen for that irresistible bad boy. Who can resist our favourite celebrity bad boys Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Shia LeBeouf, P Diddy, Colin Farrell, or Russell Crowe? Despite all the forewarning, we always seem to fall head over heels for the bad boys and then end up hurt again and again. But why do we fall for the mysterious bad boy and how can we break this bad habit?

So what makes the bad boy so appealing? It could be their overwhelming sense of confidence. Bad boys seem to have a no care and no sense of authority attitude that can be attractive. Even men are attracted to a confident woman, so it makes sense that women as well would be drawn to this boldness.

Bad boys can also be seen as fun and exciting. They may seem daring, trying to break out of the norm. A woman might see this and think that this man can add the missing thrill to their life. However, you shouldn't turn to others to give you what you feel you are lacking from your own life. Instead work on making yourself more exciting. Do things that you wouldn't normally do. Go out and learn to ride a motorcycle, take a nature hike or adventure off to a new place. Take the time to find the confidence and adventure in your own life, instead of turning to others to fulfill this internal desire. Not only will you feel more accomplished and confident but you will have the satisfaction of doing something new and exciting because it's what you wanted.

Another reason that women may get stuck with bad boys, is their yearning to fix someone. Women may see bad boys as needing someone to lead them in the right direction or fix their problems. The attraction here may be their mothering nature or the inclination to fulfill a neglected male relationship in their life. However, going into a relationship feeling the need to change someone is the means for failure. In a relationship it is important to accept someone for who they are. Always trying to change people can be an endless battle that may never end up being successful.

So what can we do to avoid the bad boy and end up happily ever after?

1. First start out by being confident. Confidence is attractive. Men notice confident women and you still start to make heads turn.

2. Find your own excitement and thrill. Do activities to keep yourself feeling exhilarated. Don't get caught up in the same routine, but try to find things that you are interested in and venture off to explore them. You might even end up meeting someone while you are picking up on a new hobby or starting a new adventure.

3. Figure out what you want in a partner. Find someone that displays the characteristics you think are important and don't try to change someone to morph into these characteristics.

4. Don't Settle. A happy functional relationship is possible for everyone. Don't settle for something that you think is mediocre. It is possible to find a loving relationship instead of a dreaded one. It is easy to settle for someone out of fear. Keep in mind there are always more fish in the sea.

5. Remember that you are worth it. Be strong in your values and don't let anyone change what you believe in.

A happy healthy relationship is possible for everyone. Although bad boys may seem irresistible no one wants to be treated with disrespect. Bad boys may seem fun at first but then they end up being rude, manipulative, cheap, lazy, and selfish. Remember these tips and don't get caught up with yet another bad boy relationship.