No More Mr. Nice Guy audiobook cover - This gentle guide explores “Nice Guy Syndrome”—the exhausting habit of earning love through approval, caretaking, and perfection—then offers a kinder, truer path toward authenticity, stronger boundaries, deeper intimacy, and a more grounded sense of masculinity and self-worth.

No More Mr. Nice Guy

This gentle guide explores “Nice Guy Syndrome”—the exhausting habit of earning love through approval, caretaking, and perfection—then offers a kinder, truer path toward authenticity, stronger boundaries, deeper intimacy, and a more grounded sense of masculinity and self-worth.

Dr. Robert A. Glover

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Chapter Overview

Description

This narration walks through the core ideas behind “Nice Guy Syndrome,” a pattern where a person tries to stay safe and lovable by being agreeable, selfless, and “doing everything right.” While those intentions can look generous on the surface, they often come with hidden costs: resentment, secrecy, weak boundaries, and relationships that never quite feel secure.

Across these chapters, the focus stays practical and compassionate. Rather than encouraging anyone to become harsh or selfish, the message is to become more real—learning to value personal needs, drop the social mask, build supportive connections, and create love, sex, and success from integrity instead of fear.

Who Should Listen

  • People who feel stuck in people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, or quiet resentment—and want a calmer, more authentic way to relate.
  • Men who recognize “Nice Guy” patterns in their relationships, sexuality, or career and want to build confidence without losing kindness.
  • Partners or friends of a “Nice Guy” who want language for what’s happening and a more honest, supportive path forward.

About the Authors

Dr. Robert A. Glover is a therapist and author known for writing about “Nice Guy Syndrome,” exploring how approval-seeking and hidden shame can shape relationships, masculinity, and personal fulfillment. His work emphasizes honesty, boundaries, and personal responsibility as foundations for healthier connection.