Loser Syndrome

Loser Syndrome is an increasingly common condition that affects the young adult population, especially among the male population. It has a male:female ratio of approximately 100:1.
It is not to be confused with the Typical Man Syndrome (TMS), Loser Boyfriend Syndrome, and Loser Husband, although the latter is one of the manifestations of Loser Syndrome.
A typical presentation of the Loser Syndrome is a man who shows undesirable traits in multiple aspects of life, including but not limited to romantic relationships, friendships, academic achievements, and occupational status.
His romantic relationships are marked by using his partner for personal gains, and even despite having the best partner he could ask for, he will still not hesitate to cheat without remorse.
His friendships often include females who he is sexually attracted to. He typically asks to stay friends with his ex-girlfriends for the purpose of potential sexual benefits.
His academic achievements are often not worthy of mention. Occasionally they will go on to pursue post-secondary education, but often for the purpose of extending the length of time they can continue to be supported by their parents, and/or to maximize the chances of fulfilling sexual pleasure/experiences.
His career is typically limitied to a dead-end job started in his late teens or early 20s, and continuing indefinitely in the same position with no ambition to go further. No attempt to plan for the future is made, and attention is only focused on seeking pleasure in the present, often at the cost of others.
Loser Syndrom is often ego-syntonic, in that it is not distressing to the person himself, but distressing to the unfortunate others who are involved in the person's life. The underlying etiology is unknown. It is likely a combination of complex biological, psychological, and social factors. The prognosis of such syndrome is unknown and at this time there is no proven therapy for such condition.

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