Girls: Height preference is ok. Men: If you have weight as a preference you're a pig

[Jaytb]

Weight preference - makes sense

Height preference that isn't just "taller than me" - retarded

 

That's your opinion. If you don't like someone else's opinion, then calling it "retarded" doesn't speak too well for your argument.

[mbeewood]

That's your opinion. If you don't like someone else's opinion, then calling it "retarded" doesn't speak too well for your argument.

 

No, it's not an opinion, because there are valid biological reasons for not wanting fat girls. There are not valid reasons for needing a guy to be a tall, or to be a certian height.

[Jaytb]

No, it's not an opinion, because there are valid biological reasons for not wanting fat girls. There are not valid reasons for needing a guy to be a tall, or to be a certian height.

 

valid biological reasons? According to whom? I would like to point out that anorexic girls are very likely infertile and possibly sterile, and that women who are slightly heavy (or "average" as I shall call it) are on average more fertile than lower weight women. Now being obese can be a real problem for "biological reasons" as you say.

 

wait a second, why do I even have to argue this? You think people should only have "valid biological reasons" for having a preference? Oh by the way, taller guys are usually stronger, I wonder if you consider that a valid biological reason?

 

I agree it seems kinda silly, but girls are ingrained to like taller guys more. It's just in our evolution, taller men were stronger and better leaders, so they were naturally the chick magnets Nowadays having a preference for tall men should be considered quaint and outdated, but it's simply an instinct for girls. They can't help it

[Stockalone]

No, it's not an opinion, because there are valid biological reasons for not wanting fat girls. There are not valid reasons for needing a guy to be a tall, or to be a certian height.

 

So, are you attracted to every woman who isn't fat?

[AD1980]

Oh by the way, taller guys are usually stronger, I wonder if you consider that a valid biological reason?

 

 

Height has noting to do with strength

[mbeewood]

Height has noting to do with strength

Pretty much this. And even if there was some truth to the statement, it would still not account for the HUGE preference women seem to have for height over every other physical trait, including muscles. (which actually makes no sense at all)

[carhill]

Good point!

 

No matter what we do... someone will always be there to disagree.

And you can count on JS to always disagree with me

[Tayla]

This is neither male nor female directed.

 

Some folks have *standards* that of which are higher then need be.

Some folks have *preferences* that which are either unrealistic or not attainable, ....Or maybe the preferences are within the reality of attaining.

 

And some folks have realistic expectations. Those are the ones to date!

 

I have had the honor to meet some true gents that as a Lady I wouldn't consider the terminology "pig". So I really do think its unkind that men assume women toss that judgemental word around so freely. I personally save it for those most befitting, like the guy who says" Yeah your alright but I prefer to do it with a chick from (insert name of country that the dude has never travelled to or will travel too). Ya see his preference interferred with my standard of a gent, so I expected him to leave Thereby giving him his rightfull terminology mentioned above

[Jaytb]

Height has noting to do with strength

 

In evolutionary history it did. Nowadays it doesn't because anyone can just go straight to the gym and bulk up on protein shakes. Actually it's interesting, I think some shorter boxers have an advantage because a greater proportion of their body weight can be muscle, so pound for pound, they have an advantage. In addition, gymnasts are almost always shorter than average, both female and male, because of their greater flexibility and greater proportion of muscle mass.

[AD1980]

In evolutionary history it did. Nowadays it doesn't because anyone can just go straight to the gym and bulk up on protein shakes. Actually it's interesting, I think some shorter boxers have an advantage because a greater proportion of their body weight can be muscle, so pound for pound, they have an advantage. In addition, gymnasts are almost always shorter than average, both female and male, because of their greater flexibility and greater proportion of muscle mass.

 

Fair point..I just dont by any of this bioligical reasoning for the preference..I think its more social conditioning..

 

Women hear tall dark and handsome and short fat and bald since she was young its gonna leave an impression

[mbeewood]

Fair point..I just dont by any of this bioligical reasoning for the preference..I think its more social conditioning..

 

Women hear tall dark and handsome and short fat and bald since she was young its gonna leave an impression

yea, if it was just biological, then it would be nowhere near as important to women as it is nowadays, enough that is is seen more important than every other physical trait including muscles.

[Jaytb]

Fair point..I just dont by any of this bioligical reasoning for the preference..I think its more social conditioning..

 

Women hear tall dark and handsome and short fat and bald since she was young its gonna leave an impression

 

Well social conditioning is a huge part of it. Or maybe the only part. Being tanned at one time was unattractive, and now it's attractive (not to me though ), large breasts don't produce any more milk than regular breasts, and yet that is a preference. And weight is still social conditioning as well, at one time, slightly heavier was the mainstay of society, then skinny became sought after. It's all about what characteristics rich people have

[Jersey Shortie]

And you can count on JS to always disagree with me

 

Hey, that's not true. I have totally agreed with you on certain things. And I am not exactly disagreeing with you that men get called "pigs" too often. What I am saying is that women get called 10 times the names that men do.

 

And yes, I am disagreeing with your disagreement of us disagreeing. But I HAVE agreed with you before. And you know it.

[octopus]

The womens weight issue is in many ways cultural. There are some cultures in this world where it is the larger women that are more desirable. Even here in the U.S.A. the prefference for thinner women is reletively new. Marilyn Monroe was considered the most beautiful women in her day and though she was not obese she was also not like the women you see on magazine covers today.

[Sith Apprentice]

Fat women are good for a hit and quit. Fat women give the best hummers because they like to eat. I won't be seen in public with a fat ho though.

[Rudderless]

You're comparing apples and oranges. Try ugly in the reverse scenario.

 

It's amazing how many guys come on here going on about how women discriminate on this and that and they can't get anywhere and then end with the sentence "all I want is an attractive..."

[Thornton]

Weight preference actually makes sense, height preference doesn't

 

I agree... Height preference is somewhat unfair since it involves judging someone on something they cannot help. Weight preference makes more sense since it involves judging someone on something with probably results from gluttony and an unhealthy lifestyle. For most people without a serious medical condition, being overweight is avoidable while being short isn't.

[Rudderless]

I agree... Height preference is somewhat unfair since it involves judging someone on something they cannot help. Weight preference makes more sense since it involves judging someone on something with probably results from gluttony and an unhealthy lifestyle. For most people without a serious medical condition, being overweight is avoidable while being short isn't.

 

Actually, much as I'm short, thinking about it there is no difference really. You're simply judging the fat person on a character flaw they are pre-disposed to as part of their genetic makeup and probably a whole load of other circumstances they've encountered that they can't change.

 

Either way judging people for partner suitability on things they can't help is not a trait exclusive to a particular gender.

[cognac]

Actually, much as I'm short, thinking about it there is no difference really. You're simply judging the fat person on a character flaw they are pre-disposed to as part of their genetic makeup and probably a whole load of other circumstances they've encountered that they can't change.

 

Either way judging people on things they can't help is not a trait exclusive to a particular gender.[/Quote]

 

I think the only reason we go easy on fat people is because there's so many of them, that they are the majority!

 

Being fat is the equivelant of being a cigarette smoker. It's common to hear all sorts of people whine about smokers, all while slurping down that dunkin donuts large Heath milk shake.

 

If you make excuses for the fat, then you go down a slippery slope and nobody is responsible for anything!

[Rudderless]

If you make excuses for the fat, then you go down a slippery slope and nobody is responsible for anything!

 

Actually the slippery slope is the men on this forum constantly complaining about their height instead of just beeing cool enough to change others perceptions of them

 

It's even making me see the lack of appeal. I keep reading these threads and getting visions of some little guy with an angry look on his face every time he sees an attractive woman :/

[Rudderless]

Oh and incidentally I don't buy that fat people get an easy ride, maybe in the US, I don't know but over here?

 

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/8327753.stm

[bbf]

Am I the only one that doesn't think this is a real double standard? Sure, if you say no fatties, that's not going to go over well with women. But same goes for a girl who says no midgets!

 

If he said, I prefer girls who are thinner, or girl who are fit, do you really think that would upset girls that much. I doubt it'd be any more than a girl who says she prefers someone tall.

[betamanlet]

I think the only reason we go easy on fat people is because there's so many of them, that they are the majority!

 

Being fat is the equivelant of being a cigarette smoker. It's common to hear all sorts of people whine about smokers, all while slurping down that dunkin donuts large Heath milk shake.

 

If you make excuses for the fat, then you go down a slippery slope and nobody is responsible for anything!

 

 

I think the British are beating the americans now. I'm in Germany now, and I'm even seeing obese women here. Absolutely shocking.

[betamanlet]

I agree... Height preference is somewhat unfair since it involves judging someone on something they cannot help. Weight preference makes more sense since it involves judging someone on something with probably results from gluttony and an unhealthy lifestyle. For most people without a serious medical condition, being overweight is avoidable while being short isn't.

 

 

It doesn't matter. Men are a status symbol for women. That what you say makes logical sense, has no impact on the way the world works. If you're short, not many women will date you, but some will.

[kiss_andmakeup]

I don't think men who have a weight preference or limitation are pigs. In fact I don't think having any physical preferences makes anybody a bad person. You like what you like.

 

I am much pickier about weight in men than height.