female attraction to bad men theme

also known as: Hybristophilia

There is a female character who is attracted to bad men, for example criminals or sociopaths, to the extent that the stereotype becomes apparent.

17 total · 2 choice · 6 major · 9 minor

StoryLevelMotivation
ahh3x12 choice Ernest's wife and mistress both abandoned him for his brother the mysterious and exciting, yet obviously unscrupulous, playboy Farnum.
movie: The Pirate (1948) choice The story concerns a young woman's romantic obsession with an infamous pirate, and various complications that ensues when a rascal courts her by impersonating that pirate.
ahh3x19 major Walter's fiancée dumped him for being dull, albeit a good man. Noreen fell for him in his new persona of an adventurous charlatan.
ahp7x16 major Maude Sheridan fell in love with Jimmy French against her better judgement, knowing full well he was a no-good crook.
movie: Bonnie and Clyde (1967) major Bonnie fell for Clyde because he was a violent criminal
talesoftheunexpected8x01 major Gwen left her boring, bean counter husband Terrence for bad boy written Reeve.
talesoftheunexpected9x10 major Elly fell for the archaeologist Max Kelada only because he was an unabashed rogue.
tftc1989e6x06 major Hiley eloped to get married with the chauvanistic nightclub manager, Bill, who had taken and circulated nude photos of her.
ahp2x38 minor Barbie was obviously excited at the thought of a desperate fugitive being loose on the mountain. She was eager to seduce a trespassing stranger as well.
ahp5x21 minor Charles commented on how girls like Anne instantly fall for the rowdiest delinquents.