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I've been feeling really lonely lately so I've been trying to find any romance books to distract me.

However, the only books with male heterosexual protagonists I can find are either sports romances or have "alpha male" protagonists.

Are there any books where the main character is nerdier and more relatable?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 months ago (9 children)

Can I butt in for a moment and actively ask what makes a male character more relatable?

I'm currently in the process of writing my first novel and that was something I never gave a thought about.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Not OP, but probably realistic is a better word for it. OP mentioned nerdy, so maybe physically weak, shorter than average, etc. Basically the opposite of 6’+ gym rat with year round 6-pack.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I'd prefer if the protagonist did have other typically nerdy traits (a poor social life, an interest in technology, movies, literature etc.) but I wouldn't exactly mind a more realistic protagonist since I don't have many choices.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Thank you for that insight

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

I understand. Thank you.

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