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Boy next door 

The boy next door is a young male stock character who is often used in romantic stories. He is so named because he often lives next door to the protagonist or is a childhood friend. They start out with a mutual friendship that later often develops into romantic attraction.
Boy next door by astrologygf June 3, 2021

Girl Next Door Syndrome

A wholesome girl, usually quite young and not bad on the eyes. She is the type of girl who is always there for you when you need her; she's selfless and tries hard to be the "relationship girl" but ends up being the "guy's girl" because she's relatable without trying too hard to be which is why she gets along with mothers. When she obtains this position, it is hard to get out of and she is waiting on a game changer. She has an innocent look to her but a secret sexual appeal that every guy she encounters can see. Instead of trying to touch her emotionally, their goal is to touch her physcially and to try to peel back and see that sexual side. This girl is the girl you remember from your childhood; She's usually the shy girl with the dimple and the one that father's want their sons to be with. But she will always be in this loop because everyone wants to see beyond the eyes. Time and patience are the only cures.
Bailey is always single but not because she is unattractive or by her choice, it's because she has the Girl Next Door Syndrome.

boy next door 

A teenage male, very wholesome and unassuming, and maintains an innocence about him. Very sincere, sometimes shy, sometimes confiedent and rarely arrogant. A sweet boy, someone who girls are proud to bring home to their parents because of his charm, demeanor and sincerity. Very innocent when it comes to romance, almost always a virgin.
Topher Grace in "Win A Date With Tad Hamilton," a great example of a boy next door
boy next door by Rusch April 16, 2007

guy next door 

Basically the same sort of thing as a girl next door. He's sweet, charming, and quite cute, although he doesn't seem to know it.

Guys next door don't really dig the whole taking advantage of a girl thing, and although able to be one of the lads, they can be great mates with girls as well.
They dress casually, and although they don't try to stand out in the crowd or be the centre of attention, they still shine.
Guy's next door usually have one of those laughs or smiles that is able to make you feel instantly happier.

As part of a relationship, guys next door are typically the kind who seem quite casual about dating- they don't try it on fast. But, as with a girl next door, the guy isn't seen as being that involved in a relationship... but anyone who's been in one with a guy next door will know that they're dark horses, and alot more fun and pasionate than you first thought.

So if you find a guy next door (and you happen to be a girl next door)... this one's a keeper.

Bring him home to the parents no problem!
Seth, from the O.C is a bit of a guy next door....although he's got a bit of a nerd thing going on

(despite that......mmmmmmmm!!!)
guy next door by Sarah Bee July 25, 2008

Girl next door 

The girl you grew up knowing since you were little. Usually one who lived close enough for you to walk or ride a bike to her house to play. Your love for her is innocent and sweet, just like her. You've always thought of her as a best friend.
Growing up with the girl next door can lead you to believe that she will always be perfect, even into adulthood.
Girl next door by Rachael Young February 24, 2019

girl next door 

Every guy may have his specific girl-next-door prototype, but in general, she's the girl whom you always admired from afar and were afraid to approach, fearing that any erotic projection toward her would ruin her image as a decent, pure and almost virginal womanly ideal.

She's (in your mind at least) untrodden ground; unspoiled by other men and so sweet-natured it almost frightens you to think of her in explicit sexual situations. Almost. Here's another example: Picture your sister's best friend from when you were kids. In your mind she'll always be that 10-year-old cutie who played with you in the park. Only, when you catch up with her 10 years later, she's still a cutie, but all grown up and someone you can trust and connect with on so many new levels. The intrigue grows.

Similarly, she could be a friend's cousin whom you met at family occasions over the years. Or even a new employee at work who is shy and unassuming, but still gives you that "she seems so nice, I'd love to talk to her" feeling.
Think of Renee Zellweger's character in Jerry Maguire
girl next door by Ask Men February 26, 2005