Nice Guy Syndrome Test for Dating

Nice Guy Syndrome often shows up clearly in dating and romantic relationships. This version of the test focuses on how approval-seeking and people-pleasing affect your love life: saying yes when you'd rather say no, going along with your date's preferences to avoid conflict, hoping that being "nice" and helpful will make someone attracted to you, and struggling to ask for what you want (from a second date to exclusivity to physical boundaries). If that sounds familiar, you're not alone, and it's changeable. Dr. Robert Glover's work has helped countless men recognize that hiding their needs and trying to be problem-free doesn't lead to the connection they want. Instead, recovery involves learning to set boundaries, express needs directly, and tolerate the discomfort of not being liked by everyone. This test gives you a quick read on how strongly these patterns show up for you in dating, so you can decide whether to explore the full Breaking Free activities or other evidence-based tools. Use the result as a starting point. Whether you score low, moderate, or high, the next step is usually the same: pick one small area to practice (e.g. stating one preference on a date, or saying no to one request this week) and build from there. ConfidenceConnect offers structured exercises and optional conversation practice to support that journey.