Lakeside_runner Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I know that this thread has potential to derail and become another magnet for whiners etc. but I'm just really curious. Just strictly for looks, ladies, what is more attractive for you: tall and chubby (kinda like Yogi bear) or not really tall (short) and well defined? The back-thought is that being tall isn't everything. P.S. I'm 5'10'' and I'm comfortable with it.
Jannah Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Chubby and short please. Just kidding. Questions like these, are hard for me to answer, because they are just too generalized. Maybe post some pictures of celebrities or something and we can pick and choose from those as examples.
loverofloveandstuff Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I don't think I would ever date a guy 5'3. I wouldn't mind a tall guy with a bit more meat on him. That's my pick.
loverofloveandstuff Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Chubby and short please. Just kidding. Questions like these, are hard for me to answer, because they are just too generalized. Maybe post some pictures of celebrities or something and we can pick and choose from those as examples. Yeah, agreed. It depends... How short? How chubby? etc.
Author Lakeside_runner Posted October 25, 2010 Author Posted October 25, 2010 Yeah, agreed. It depends... How short? How chubby? etc. No extremes. Guy1: say 6'1''-6'2'', small beer belly, never been seen in a gym, body fat of say 20%. Guy2: say 5'6''-5'7'', proportional build, toned, well-defined muscles, body fat of say 10%. Assume, both have nice facial features.
Star Gazer Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I'd prefer tall with some meat on him. P.S. I'm 5'10'' and I'm comfortable with it. You're certainly not short, but not really tall either. Neither category would ever really apply to you.
Star Gazer Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 No extremes. Guy1: say 6'1''-6'2'', small beer belly, never been seen in a gym, body fat of say 20%. Guy2: say 5'6''-5'7'', proportional build, toned, well-defined muscles, body fat of say 10%. Assume, both have nice facial features. Well wait. You're throwing in activity level (or lack thereof) with the never seen a gym thing. I thought we were just talking appearance! That's not fair! 5'6" is too short for me. But an inactive guy is also unattractive. So, neither. In this case, neither.
Author Lakeside_runner Posted October 25, 2010 Author Posted October 25, 2010 Well wait. You're throwing in activity level (or lack thereof) with the never seen a gym thing. I thought we were just talking appearance! That's not fair! 5'6" is too short for me. But an inactive guy is also unattractive. So, neither. In this case, neither. Of course, if a guy is 6'2'' or taller and hits the gym etc. he's an eye candy for the ladies. Haha, the thing is that these guys get smoked in the races every time. They have too much muscle to carry around and they run out of fuel very quickly. Usually their VO2max sucks... They're great on sprints though where it's the short-twitch muscles that count. But back to the thread...
TouchedByViolet Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Of course, if a guy is 6'2'' or taller and hits the gym etc. he's an eye candy for the ladies. Haha, the thing is that these guys get smoked in the races every time. They have too much muscle to carry around and they run out of fuel very quickly. Usually their VO2max sucks... They're great on sprints though where it's the short-twitch muscles that count. But back to the thread... Haha your perspective is funny. Woman will go for a slightly overweight tall guy over a fit/runners build shorter guy.
tigressA Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Definitely short and defined, any day. Chub is a physical dealbreaker for me. The guy I've been dating is 5'8" (I'm 5'7"), and one of my exes is 5'5".
quankanne Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 honestly, it really depends on the guy ... tall, short, heavier, in shape ... packaging is nice, but if he's more than just someone to look at, personality is what gets considered first and foremost.
Author Lakeside_runner Posted October 25, 2010 Author Posted October 25, 2010 honestly, it really depends on the guy ... tall, short, heavier, in shape ... packaging is nice, but if he's more than just someone to look at, personality is what gets considered first and foremost. Agreed, but this thread is not about personality. You may assume that both are awesome guys, ambitious, good listeners, know what to do and how to behave in any given situation.
Star Gazer Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Of course, if a guy is 6'2'' or taller and hits the gym etc. he's an eye candy for the ladies. Haha, the thing is that these guys get smoked in the races every time. They have too much muscle to carry around and they run out of fuel very quickly. Usually their VO2max sucks... They're great on sprints though where it's the short-twitch muscles that count. But back to the thread... My ex was almost 6'4" and had about 15-20 pounds of chubb on him at 225, despite hitting the gym every single day. His body was still ideal to me. It was hard, with a thin layer of softness. But I don't think his body is what you have in mind as eye candy.
Jannah Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) The ex-fiance was tall but I wouldn't say chubby (though he did have a little belly bulge). He resembled that SlevinKalebra member's photo. Ex prior to that was shorter with a little bit of muscle and defined. Edited October 25, 2010 by Jannah
Truthseeker-John Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 The back-thought is that being tall isn't everything. I'm 5'10 too as well and I think you are right. Anyway some girls (perhaps most) will go for the look of a tall guy... I say 'look', because as you said, being tall (or short) isn't everything... a minor detail.
Truthseeker-John Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Drench yourself in words unspoken, live your life with arms wide open. (¯`v´¯) .`•.¸.•´ (¸.•´ (¸.•´ .•´ ¸¸.•¨¯`♥ unwritten ♥ Love that, Jannah.
quankanne Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Agreed, but this thread is not about personality. You may assume that both are awesome guys, ambitious, good listeners, know what to do and how to behave in any given situation. okay ... I'll take the guy with a little bit of weight on him because chances are, he's got a more realistic outlook on life. He's not so caught up in how his image/appearance is considered by others, he's just present in the now ....
Author Lakeside_runner Posted October 25, 2010 Author Posted October 25, 2010 Agreed, but this thread is not about personality. You may assume that both are awesome guys, ambitious, good listeners, know what to do and how to behave in any given situation. okay ... I'll take the guy with a little bit of weight on him because chances are, he's got a more realistic outlook on life. He's not so caught up in how his image/appearance is considered by others, he's just present in the now .... Sorry, I totally disagree with that... I don't get the logic behind your comment. So, basically, you're saying that someone who's chubby is more likely to be more down-to-earth? Let me assure you - there's plenty of fit guys out there who have a very realistic approach to life. I also don't think that "being present in the now" is a good thing for a guy. Shouldn't he be thinking about securing a good and prosperous future? (within reason of course). I assume you didn't have in mind "being in the present"="living day by day".
Green Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 I'm a pretty tall guy over the hypothetical ranges you posted. I did horible with women until I was 22 just because I was so afraid of rejection I didn't even feel like trying. Heck I would screw things up even when a girl literaly through herself at me. But now that I have more confidence I will admit that Height is like the holy grail of attractiveness when being a man. I will admit I've been out done by shorter guys heck even short guys... but as far as the numbers game that is women you can litterely get groups of women gathered around you staring longengly while they ask how tall you are. Like I remember when I was single and a girl would say "you're tall" I'd think to myself Jackpot! Tall out trumps good shape. But good shape often comes with confidence and that can and will out trump tall and unconfident.
quankanne Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 So, basically, you're saying that someone who's chubby is more likely to be more down-to-earth? Let me assure you - there's plenty of fit guys out there who have a very realistic approach to life. yes, there are ... but I'm not necessarily interested in whether someone is fit. And in my experience, those folks (men and women) are who are hyper-aware of their level of fitness are pretty damn snooty about associating with lesser mortals simply because they aren't fit. Yep, I'm a chubby girl. Which is why looks are never at the top of my "scale of hotness," just someone's personality. I assume you didn't have in mind "being in the present"="living day by day" being present in the moment = enjoying what is before you, not rejecting because it doesn't meet some idealized concept you have of a situation or of someone. In other words, a person who is secure in themselves enough to go with the flow, even though it might be different than what they originally intended.
AD1980 Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 (edited) Allot of women dont mind a guy overwright if hes tall becasue it makes them look better and smaller in contrast.. What i would want to know is two guys the same build ones 5'8 and cute the other is 6 foot and kind of average which one would women pick? Is height that magical to women that a tall average guy is in higher demand then a good looking short guy? Edited October 25, 2010 by AD1980
Star Gazer Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 So, basically, you're saying that someone who's chubby is more likely to be more down-to-earth? Let me assure you - there's plenty of fit guys out there who have a very realistic approach to life. yes, there are ... but I'm not necessarily interested in whether someone is fit. And in my experience, those folks (men and women) are who are hyper-aware of their level of fitness are pretty damn snooty about associating with lesser mortals simply because they aren't fit. Yep, I'm a chubby girl. Which is why looks are never at the top of my "scale of hotness," just someone's personality. . Men and women can still be fit and have some extra pounds, particularly if they really love rich food and wine. I'm finding that I'm more attracted to guys with some meat on them who regularly work out and have an above-average fitness level, than guys who are lean and even defined but rarely, if ever, exercise.
how2forgive&2forget Posted October 25, 2010 Posted October 25, 2010 Tall and chubby, all the time! I've dated two guys, both 6'5". One had like 8% body fat, cuddling with him was very uncomfortable. Ugh. The other guy who probably had 20% body fat was adorable, cuddling with him was like...coming home. Wow even the memory of it makes me happy. I don't really like guys who are super-fit. If they have pics online where they show their abs, it's an absolute turn off. It's creepy.
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