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Have you looked up the rest of her pictures?

 

She's got MAJOR curves. Ridiculous curves. Maybe not the ass you prefer, but she is definitely not a stick.

 

That's only becase her waist is almost non existent.

 

I'm sure in reality each ass cheek is about the width of my palm.

 

You're right, she doesn't have the ass I prefer.

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The girl in the picture is very scary. I don't need curves necessarily (I'm fine either way) but she just looks scary. Like she gives me the heebie jeebies.

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When I was studying in college, I went to a very catholic and well mannered kind of population, I used to play guitar in a Heavy metal band, so I used black leather, boots and the whole bad guy image. On top of that there was an incident where a person grabbed a fire retardant bottle and pured it out and everyone thought it was me, I faced expulsion but I had a perfect alibi, but the rumor was that I really did it and they could not expell me because I was such a badass (go figure!). I used to hang out with a lot of women and in 7 semester I had a GF that used to do T.V. Commercials and magazine work, she was very popular and we had tons of fun together. But everyone hit on her ALL THE TIME, we tried to talk and some random dude would come with a pick up line or something, at first I let it slide but after the 200 times, WE BOTH were pretty tired of it, so we began being outrageous with our style to ask the people to take a Hike. Sometimes she would kiss me in a very SNL way to let them know I was with her, sometimes I would grab one breast, tell them weird stuff like were are both gay!, and sometimes I would tell them about their dick size, or how much they would have on their wallet. Since I had bad reputation most of the time there was an awkward moment but sometimes She had to defend me. She was 5´9 and I was 2 inches shorter than her so you may imagine that they saw this shorty weird heavy metal wanna be with a super hot woman and they could not believe it, so they thought they had a chance. (by being better looking)

She was a blast, as crazy as I was and very confident/inteligent.

 

But in the end we broke off because I was a selfish stupid egotistical maniac and cheated on her. We saw each other 13 years later...the chemistry was there but I was married (I am) and she was single...and quite lonely...

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Women only think that way because they totally overlook most guys... Of course, if you only pay attention to top-tier alpha guys, you will get the impression that men are picky, cheat, only want sex and so on.

 

If women would give guys like me a chance, they'd have entirely different stories to tell. But they won't, so that's that.

 

In my experience, tons of rather unattractive women are picky and only want tall, financially stable good-looking guys. And they GET THEM! Not for the long term, though. So they start complaining how men are sex-driven, superficial monsters cause they left them for a woman hotter than them. But guess what? Those guys were hotter than you from the get-go. It was amazing you could bone them in the first place.

 

6ish women can easily get 9ish alpha guys, so they will. If they went for 4s and 5s like 6ish men have to, they'd have very different experiences. Women tend to think they are really hot because they can bang hot guys, that's why many of them start to feel entitled to hot alpha guys while they themselves are actually average at best.

 

If 4s, 5s, and 6s are demanding hot alpha males and getting them, I can only assume you have the bar set very high in terms of how women rank up in looks (e.g. what you think is a 5 is what most people might consider a 7) or you're vastly overestimating how hot these so called "alphas" are.

 

I've seen very attractive men have one night stands with women who aren't considered so attractive, but they never actually stay with them, short-term or long term.

 

Your looks aren't why you aren't doing well with women, I would ponder that it's your attitude.

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The girl in the picture is very scary. I don't need curves necessarily (I'm fine either way) but she just looks scary. Like she gives me the heebie jeebies.

 

Agreed. Dolls are creepy, barbie isn't really attractive at all.

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What makes her creepy is the blank look she makes and her make up.

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The girl in the picture is very scary. I don't need curves necessarily (I'm fine either way) but she just looks scary. Like she gives me the heebie jeebies.

 

She's from the Uncanny Valley.

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Basically most men would agree this girl is a 9, to some she is a 10 cause she listens to Iron Maiden but odds are she is attracted to the dark handsome tall guys which basically knocks me out of the running:(

 

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She can cure my fear of the dark any day. Could ditch the bike though.

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Men may have higher standards but they have a lot less things to be picky about. Men have fewer things they look for in a woman. A woman just needs to be #1 be attractive and a distant #2 have decent personality to get a guy. Men also have to do the chasing, so its understandable that they want to aim higher then what they could likely get.

 

Women demand a lot out of men. They judge on attractiveness, height, personality, income, intelligence, education and etc. Men have to meet a certain level on all of these things in order to get a woman. So many more things to go wrong on. Women want to be won as if they were a prize, but many dont understand that they may not be a prize worth winning.

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It's not women who are making that girl famous, and the video game community has a larger male population hence why I mentioned Skyrim mods. An even better example is Mortal Kombat, if you look at Mileena in MK1 and now...yeah "sexy Mileena" anyone? same thing with pornography.

 

Both sides have image issues.

 

I've never met a single woman who likes short guys either. I am sure they are out there but they probably keep it to themselves, I've noticed men who like skinny, muscular or fat women tend to not be so vocal because they usually have to defend their attraction. It's not so bad with women but again women who like fat, skinny or short men get some flack too, it gets worse if the guy is short + skinny or short + fat.

 

As for skinny = starving themselves, I'd recon skinny guys would need to "eat a cheeseburger" just as much as the skinny girls, or is natural skinny only applicable to men?

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I guess maybe I am not stating it right.

Some of you say you have high standards and are fine...however, the large % of the male population cannot afford to have high standards (if you dont understand this concept...disregard this thread but it is true.) because more men dont have as many options. I am saying when you TALK to guys about what they want, and compare it what they have, what they talk about wanting is way more than what they have. Guys want the hottest girl possible, plus one without an atricious personality is what I get from married men. Married woman say they want an attractive partner yes, but I very rarely hear them say "SMOKING HOT" and list as many personality traits (but they do list income more)

Guys will hit on any semi attractive female...doesnt mean I meet his standards. The fact that different types of guys hit on me means nothing. Guys will **** anything...does that mean I meet his standards? NO.

Men think they could always do better. I find married men are always looking for the next best thing or know they cant get it and have given up...and most married women I know are very happy with what they have. All the men are secretly hoping to get a hotter woman or hoping they can one day have enough good qualities to be a player. However, they dont, so they settled

 

Eh... yeah I get what you are saying here to a degree. Yeah it might be irritating that guys hit on everything with tits... and some things without. However, the reason is that its a numbers game and men are expected to be the initiators of attraction.

 

Luckily you have a pretty easy way to tell a guys real interest level.

 

Regarding married guys... some are always on the prowl that is true, but again... they have to be. Just as many women are out there trying to trade up on their partners... they just tend to be sneaky sh*ts about it.

 

My point is that you should play the game utilizing your strengths.

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I'm reading the OP is overweight and frustrated that guys find it unattractive. I find it very rare that a woman is too obsessed with the gym. It's 10x more likely that a woman is overweight instead of too fit.

 

I definitely want a smart woman because I'm a smart guy. With younger women it's more likely they're into clothes, the mall, and just stupid stuff (to be fair younger guys are dumb too), and thus they don't develop a deeper personality that is interested in politics and things of substance. Once women reach 25 or 30 they actually start caring and become much more interesting.

 

Women ARE naggers. Many take a man they aren't quite satisfied with, believing they can change him. Both men and women want the most attractive partner they can get, attractive meaning all qualities not just physical.

 

So the OP isn't happy with her male selection either. Is she pursuing guys above her level and just being used because of it? What is she going to do to raise her value to start getting the men she wants?

 

You know what's kinda funny? An ex-douche of mine broke up with me because he said I put the gym ahead of him. :confused: Well, yeah, he only wanted to see me once a week, talk to me when it was convenient for him, and didn't give me sex. Of course I'm going to put something that makes me feel awesome ahead of him.

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You know what's kinda funny? An ex-douche of mine broke up with me because he said I put the gym ahead of him. :confused: Well, yeah, he only wanted to see me once a week, talk to me when it was convenient for him, and didn't give me sex. Of course I'm going to put something that makes me feel awesome ahead of him.

 

Wow, he does sound like a douche. He didn't even give you sex?

 

In other news, endorphins are ****ing amazing. I think that working out is actually really good for your brain, it really gets you feeling good about yourself and boosts confidence & self esteem. And unlike drugs or something else that can give you a similar high, working out is healthy.

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The game sucks. People suck, its one of the reason I don't plan on marrying. Too many women can't be trusted to stick by me cause there will always be someone coming along who will be better than me. And odds are even if I was good to her, she'd just like that. Disgusting.:sick:

 

Every aspect of life is about Risk vs. Reward. If you refuse to risk, then you give up the chance of great rewards.

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Basically most men would agree this girl is a 9, to some she is a 10 cause she listens to Iron Maiden but odds are she is attracted to the dark handsome tall guys which basically knocks me out of the running:(

 

I don't think having long hair, being kinda skinny and wearing no pants qualifies one as a ten (although for a lot of men...).

 

Based on that picture? 7, tops, unless she's like 14, in which case she still has time to develop a body.

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However, I find when you get to know men, most inside have high standards when it comes to women.

 

This is just full of bad. Not that you're bad, but most generalized statements are bad.

 

Let me correct these things for ya.

 

Shes supposed to be hot

 

She's supposed to be attractive. Attraction is a corner stone to any relationship - it is the trigger, the catalyst. I need to feel attracted to you. I do not need you to be 'hot'.

 

dolled up for you all the time

 

Nope.. no make up, in your pjs and giving me that naughty grin. That's when you're the sexiest.

 

keep a figure reflected by the media's standards

 

F the media. They don't get to decide what I'm attracted to, nor do they determine my standards. I'm a grown ass man.

 

yet go out with you for steak and not be too obsessed with the gym

 

Great food and great activity together. What's not to like? Protein helps women build muscle tone too, you know :p

 

be smart but not too smart because then she will dominate you

 

I'm indomitable, be as smart as you like. My standard is that you be smart enough to keep yourself out of trouble and not let the world take advantage of you when I'm not around.

 

not be bossy but not be a doormat

 

Being healthy emotionally and knowing how to navigate through the grey of this will help you tremendously. It's give and take.

 

be interesting

 

Be as interested in me as I am in you.

 

be a sex goddess...

 

Be MY sex goddess, not A sex goddess. Sexual compatibility increases the longer you're with someone (if it's a real relationship). The cornerstone of attraction I talked about before ensures this.

 

All the best.

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Men think they could always do better. I find married men are always looking for the next best thing or know they cant get it and have given up...and most married women I know are very happy with what they have. All the men are secretly hoping to get a hotter woman or hoping they can one day have enough good qualities to be a player. However, they dont, so they settled

 

This is definitely related to who you associate with.

 

What about the men with enough good qualities to be a player, but not a player?

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What about the men with enough good qualities to be a player, but not a player?

 

Because qualities that drive you to be a good husband and father don't count unless you are also able to attract lots of women on a superficial level?????

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Because qualities that drive you to be a good husband and father don't count unless you are also able to attract lots of women on a superficial level?????

 

What?

 

I'm saying that a man can have the qualities to be a "player" and choose a different lifestyle.

 

Not that those qualities are necessary in a good husband or father. Just that a man can have those qualities and be a good husband and father. I know plenty of men--great, adoring husbands--who easily attracted pretty women in their single days.

 

Goodonpaper, are you as the OP described in that post? Wishing that you had the qualities to attract a woman hotter than your wife?

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Sorry, but I did say most men. And I really can't believe a woman like her is a 7. She would be a 7 nowhere maybe as low as an 8 but not a 7.

 

Well then most men aren't "ranking" properly. Being pretty and skinny doesn't make you a 9 or a 10, regardless if it makes you attractive.

 

Is this girl a 7 to you?

 

Yes, or an 8.

 

Again, not wearing clothes and showing more skin does not make someone inherently any more attractive than other women. There lots of skinny, pretty girls in good shape out there.

 

Honestly, though, while I get its use at "guy night", I find ranking ridiculous to begin with. I don't rank many things. I detest conversations about "Best movie ever", who is "the best" at something, and so on.

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Goodonpaper, are you as the OP described in that post? Wishing that you had the qualities to attract a woman hotter than your wife?

 

I definitely wish I had been more successful when I was single -- first dates were very hard to get and I was never able to just "get laid". It's not so much a matter of hotness but I would have liked to experience the intense, carnal type of intimacy that's typically associated with ONSs or other purely physical-driven situations. I thought marriage would make up for that but the bonding style is very different.

 

I'm surprised that the OP is so concerned about guys like me settling -- no matter how good we may be as a husband or father, we're in low demand unless we're able to be players, anyway.

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Sorry, but I did say most men. And I really can't believe a woman like her is a 7. She would be a 7 nowhere maybe as low as an 8 but not a 7.

 

Is this girl a 7 to you?

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Do you know her?

 

Is she single?

 

Not that it matters, she wouldn't date me any ways.

 

Guess I'll have to date a fat girl because I have such high standards.

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My requirements really aren't hard:

 

1. Is nice to people she doesn't have to be nice to (doormen, waiters, etc.)

2. Is healthy enough to hike 2-3 miles without getting winded, and enjoys the outdoors enough to go hiking with occasionally.

3. Either likes sports, or does not mind me going to a game 1-2 times a month without her if she chooses not to go with me.

4. Is smart enough for me to respect her intelligence.

5. Is not overly religious.

6. Respects my interests even if she does not share them.

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I definitely wish I had been more successful when I was single -- first dates were very hard to get and I was never able to just "get laid". It's not so much a matter of hotness but I would have liked to experience the intense, carnal type of intimacy that's typically associated with ONSs or other purely physical-driven situations. I thought marriage would make up for that but the bonding style is very different.

 

I'm surprised that the OP is so concerned about guys like me settling -- no matter how good we may be as a husband or father, we're in low demand unless we're able to be players, anyway.

 

She doesn't want to be settled for.

 

You may indeed be a great husband and father. But you are carrying dissatisfaction based on failures of your dating days.

 

IMO, if you had more success dating, and then found your wonderful wife and had fallen in love, you could be in exactly the same marriage and be much more satisfied. So, yeah, I'd rather be with someone who honestly chose marriage, rather than settling for it and believes there is something "better" out there that eludes him.

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