Should I date this bad boy?

[holahaysus]

He is 23 & I'm 20. This is my first proper relationship- obviously I had little teenage flings but this is an actual real relationship. I'm kind of in love with every single thing about him- his voice, his blue eyes, his hair, his lips, his smile- everything! Anyway the problem is he is a total bad boy-
does drugs, smokes weed, excessively drinks, steals, encourages his friends to cheat, vandalises, has been in jail, expelled twice from schools, very violent (beats up guys) and was stabbed by people he pissed off last year and almost died.
I know- horrendous! I just cannot help how I feel. I totally disapprove of every single bad thing he has done but I feel like there is a good guy underneath it all. He wants a job to get on the straight & narrow. I want to help him but I am scared that this is a mistake.
Your genuine opinion please?

[smackie09]

You are young...you are not going to listen to an old fart like me now are ya. It's a no brainer you should run the other way.

I will tell you what's going to happen. He will be on the straight and narrow, until you two get into a rough patch...he will fall back into his old ways. He needs more than a GF to change his behavior....he needs professional therapy, rehab, and a bunch of other things...you can't do that for him.

[bunnyhabit]

if you are looking for a wild fling go for the ride. if you are looking for a long term relationship listen to [MENTION=87417]smackie09[/MENTION] advice and stay away from bad boys