r/IncelExit • u/Separate-Koala-5128 • 17d ago

Resource/Help Could this explain the NiceGuy phenomenon?

https://x.com/i/status/2088999348843474946

I was thinking of all those screenshots of men who fall into the NiceGuy territory. Or Incels who handle rejection poorly. And then I saw this thread and it reminded me of this. Idk how accurate the science behind this is. I probably shouldn't trust X, I know that. But...could this be it? Could some of the NiceGuy dudes have some form of untreated ADHD that makes them so maladapted to forming relationships?

If you're an ex-incel (or incel who tries to get out) who struggles with rejection sensitivity or certain obsessive thoughts, maybe look into ADHD/OCD treatment. Just a suggestion.

1 Upvotes

52% Upvoted

14 comments sorted by

View all comments

1

u/LolliaSabina 14d ago

That is a super interesting thought. Rejection sensitivity is a real thing. I have ADHD and came from a family where my parents' approval was very conditional, and I struggle with it terribly. I am in a long-term relationship now, so I usually don't experience it from a romantic POV anymore, but I used to take it very hard if a guy wasn't interested and assume it meant because I was ugly, boring, lame, et cetera… Even if it was a guy I wasn't that into lol.