Why are men suddenly intrested?

So I wasnt the most interesting/pretty or popular girl in school but now with time and age suddenly out of no where men are now intrested in me. I tend to be very on my guard due to being taken advantage of in the past. I'm very kept to myself and dont really know how to feel about this sudden change. I went from being the girl always put on the friendzone to being the girl guys want to date/ get to know. Just want to know if anyone has ever experienced this before. I only had maybe 2 or 3 relationships all of which were either toxic or emotional abusive.

I doubt anyone could tell you without more information, perhaps its a change in your demeanour, body language or presentation that is appealing to men. Perhaps with age your appearance has become more noticeable for men (have you been working out or trying new things with your hair/makeup). Perhaps word has gotten around that you are no longer in relationships and its just the wolves descending looking for some action. You've changed your social circle perhaps? And the new demographic happens to be full of men that find you or women like you very attractive. Depending on your attitude towards the attention this can be a good thing or a bad thing. It can be good because who doesn't like to be spoilt for choice? And it can be an absolute dumpsterfire if you aren't interested with any of the candidates and they force drama out of their attraction. Worst case scenario... you've fallen into a nest of r/niceguys as they often latch onto anyone who shows any attention to them. Best case scenario... you just been working it girl and everyone has noticed. Go. Enjoy your youth, rock some worlds and break some hearts.

The power of changing the deodorant brand. In any case, good for you. Just be more careful picking the fourth guy lol

Are you in your early teens or something? If you're the shy type, that's seen as a form vulnerability and the predator types go after those they perceive as vulnerable. That is not too say however, every person interested in the shy types are potential predators, some maybe shy themselves and just want someone to relate to. It sucks you've only had bad relationships so far, but perhaps try finding out more about a guy's past dating life before agreeing to trying a relationship with them. Try asking around, see if they're the shitty "player" type, a thirsty asshole, or if they are genuinely a nice person who's interested in you for the right reasons.