What does “Get yourself a bad boy” mean in a relationship?

[pisabella07]

I know that means a woman get herself a bad boy who is in a relationship with her because of course

[Effably]

To... get a 'bad boy' as a partner? I don't see the complication.

A bad boy can differ in what it means but generally its someone actively doing stuff with little regard to other people. So basically an asshole but presumably a hot one.

Plenty of people like the extra excitement and its not unusual that people enjoy being mistreated. Although near everyone grows out of it.

[Ms_Facesitter]

I see it as two things.

Either, the jerk who'll use you, think of just himself, won't make you happy longterm, ...

Or a badass. A man who is good to you and others, has a drive to work towards his goal, supports you and doesn't let anybody disrespect him or people close to him.

[LazerBean]

Sounds like some sort of fatherless teen nonsense

[pisabella07]

I have a dad

[LazerBean]

Your kids won't if you start messing with bad boys.

[pisabella07]

No i can't mess with them

[Anonymous]

It means use poor judgement.