Mental state of attraction

From a young age, my parents told me how I acted towards others affected the way they acted towards me. If I was a good and honest person, then others would be good and honest. If I was a bad and dishonest person, then others would act like conservative politicians.

But, there's a problem with this way of thinking, especially when it comes to people you're attracted to. Even if you're the greatest catch, it doesn't mean there will be a bunch of fish you'll have to throw back into the water.

If I take a closer look, it appears that I'm attracted to a variety of types: alcoholics, druggies, criminals, adulterers, sex workers/addicts, the sexually/emotionally/physically abused, psychos, patholigical liars, racists, bigots, idiots, the insane, etc.

Apparantly, I'm all of these things because that's what I outwardly project. I always thought I was kinda normal. Turns out, I'm not.