No More Mr. Nice Guy File

While being a Nice Guy may seem harmless, it can have serious consequences on one's mental and emotional well-being. Some of the negative effects include:

"Nice Guys" often use "covert contracts"—the internal belief that "If I do X for you, you must do Y for me"—which leads to resentment when their unspoken expectations aren't met. Integrated Male: No More Mr. Nice Guy

He feels like a "doormat" because he expects others to read his mind and reciprocate his unstated kindness. Breaking the Cycle: The Path to Integration While being a Nice Guy may seem harmless,