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I'm not going to be nice to people from now on, except my family.
I will maybe soon
Too much effort
> Nice guy?
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> Can't you see?
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It amazes me how much I read on this forum without replying...
Anyway, I feel the need to add to this topic. I have met The Ultimate Nice Guy, and he undeniably finishes last beyond measure. Unless you've seen this kind of extreme, you might not be able to see where Grix is coming from, but believe me, he's right.
The Ultimate Nice Guy always thinks of others before himself, and wouldn't dream of offending anyone. Quite often he will either keep his comments to himself, or make unnecessary apologies - just to be safe. The Ultimate Nice Guy is a christian, and of course does not drink, smoke or gamble.
The Ultimate Nice Guy has no real friends. This is despite his being friendly towards everyone. Or perhaps because of it. He is not antisocial or introverted. He knows and talks to everyone, though they all wish he didn't. They tolerate him only because they cannot bring themselves to offend or hurt the feelings of such a geniunely good person.
He really is a child trying to please. He's utterly selfless. He has the same aura of innocence, and is treated the same way. He isn't respected for the way he is, he's regarded as naive. People can't see him as their equal. He isn't real. As Grix said, he 'prides himself on so little'. So little that he has no depth, he provokes no interest. He's not a real person, he's missing something important. He's genuine, yet fake. He dosn't even realise this, bless him.
People can't relate to him, or adjust to his wavelength. This is why he can't form close relationships with people. I have no doubt he has real feeling and emotions. I have no doubt he has intelligent thoughts, inner beauty and whatnot.
I have no doubt that he really doesn't see himself the same way everyone else does. The same goes for all people who are 'nice' (to verying degrees) and cannot undersand where they're going wrong.
Nice is a component you can add to yourself, not a container you should put yourself inside.