A little bit of irreverence is necessary to have any self-esteem at all. Not irreverence for people, but rather, for what other people think.
The nice girl makes the mistake of being available all the time.
Men are intrigued by anything they do not completly control.
It is your attitude about yourself that a man will adopt.
When you live life with him or without him, that is when he will accept and value you for who you are.
If you can't convince 'em, confuse 'em.