Dating a bad boy means taking a chance with a man who won't always listen, and isn't afraid to break the rules.

Some might have tattoos, piercings, a penchant for indulging in various vices, and leaving behind a trail of broken hearts.

But despite all that, there's no denying that some women simply can't resist trying to reign these guys in, and here's why:

Bad Boys are confident

Being confident is a major turn on. This kind of "take it or leave it" attitude tends to overflow into everything that they do, be it the friends they make, the food they eat, the car or bike they drive, the way they drive, the way they order their drinks and even the way they talk.

Bad Boys are indifferent

Rules are just not applicable to them. It's either their way of the highway. So don't expect to change him or set him straight, you'll only be wasting your time.

Bad Boys are exciting and adventurous

Among the most prominent characteristics you'd find abundantly in bad boys is their love for excitement and adventure. To them, if they aren't living on the wild side, they aren't living at all.

Bad Boys are challenging and mysterious

If you're boring, don't expect the bad boy to stick around for long. They're always testing the boundaries and pushing the envelope when it comes to everything in their life, which makes them seem intriguing and extremely exciting.

Bad Boys are masculine

Bad boys are often rugged and in-control. They know how to get what they want without breaking into a sweat.

Bad Boys are charming

The main reason why these guys are such chick magnets is that they have no problem with chatting up females. They speak clearly and confidently, they look you in the eye, they are passionate about what they believe in... but most importantly, they still know how to treat a lady and make her feel like she's the only one in his life (even  when everyone else knows it's simply not true!)

Bad Boys make women feel powerful

Even if they don't actually have the stuff to back it up, bad boys just seem to exude an air of power like no other. This high will eventually rub off on whoever they spend the most time with. And sometimes, the illusion of control can just be as addictive as power itself.

To the women of the world looking to score her own bad boy, don't say that you've not been warned.