Originally Posted by
Refiner 
Yes! After my divorce (17 years ago) I only dated "bad boys" and ones that had issues thinking I could HELP them and I didn't deserve "normal". Classic codependent behavior and thinking. I even talked myself into thinking normal was "boring"
Ahh yes, the bad boy syndrome. I did suffer from it and still somewhat do. I don't like "normal" much either.
But I've come to realized that what I like more than bad boys are "reformed bad boys". I like people that went through some hard times and difficult situations and decided to make a change. Many of my friends are like that and I am too to some extent. Even my therapist is an ex heroin addict!
I find it admirable when people realized that they have the power to overcome anything, to change their situation and redefine their life. I find that it often result in a more self-aware and open-minded person. And on the bright side, these people often retain some kind of edge with a naughty and playful side to them.
But I'm done hoping for a bad boy to transform into a go man because of me!