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Nice guys believe that if they are good and do everything right, they will be loved, get their needs met, and have a problem-free life.

This attempt to be good typically involves trying to eliminate or hide certain things about themselves (their mistakes, needs, emotions) and become what they believe others want them to be (generous, helpful, peaceful, etc.).

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21 Important Lessons of "No More Mr Nice Guy"

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