Guys like heavier girls?

neelia

I was talking to my husband and one of his best friends (who is single) about weight loss the other week and (to make a long story short), they both mentioned that they would rather be with a girl who was a little heavier rather than a skinny-mini.

But of course I thought that MY idea of "heavy" and THEIR idea of "heavy" was not equal, to say the least. So I googled a photo of a girl size 6 and of a girl size 14...and guess which one they chose as the best looking? The girl size 14.

I was intrigued. As long as I can remember, I have been tormented about my weight, and for most of my adult life I have been a size 14. I was always referred to as "the fat friend" or "the chunky girl"...and it continues to haunt me. If these two guys chose the larger girl, surely it is a fluke, right? Maybe their particular taste is towards heavier girls in general?

I decided to ask a few more guys about it via Facebook, and 2 more guys in person. Instead of showing the same two girls, I chose two different photos for the Facebook group (one size 6, one size 14) and another set of photos for the in-person group (also one size 6, one size 14).

Of the 12 guys I spoke with total, 11 of them chose the girl size 14.

Hmmm.

So now, here's a question for the MFP guys: In general, do you prefer girls who are larger (possibily considered "overweight" by BMI/whatever standards), or a thin, toned girl?

Hummmingbird

I work with a guy that says the same thing. I was looking through a runners magazine and said "damn i wish i could look like her" (im a size 12 she was probably like a 6 or 4 or....yeah) and you know what he said?....EW. Ew? What do you mean ew? I asked. He said she was NOT attractive...there wasnt anything too her! Now being healthy..yes a turn on...but being able to be blown away by the wind? No thanks!

I was amazed...there he was this attractive military/cop/jersey guy...and ew. HE SAID EW....YAAAAAY!

juday3

This is a really interesting question! I wonder what the guys will say LOL

jrich1

Guys like curves...

jamiesgotagun

Very interesting, can't wait to see some answers!!

ethompso0105

This post just made my day!!!!!!! :flowerforyou:

MisdemeanorM

I think that a lot of this might not be which do they find more attractive, but which are they less threatened by / which do they think will not leave them for another better looking guy?

I mean really - if guys really thought that heavier women were MORE ATTRACTIVE then there would be fluffy gals in all the porn (not just specialty more to love porn) and in all the action movies.

But, which is more attractive and which are you comfortable sharing a relationship with are two totally separate questions. I'd be interested in seeing a study with slightly different worded questions to find if this makes for different responses.

also, key question - who had bigger boobs? :laugh:

PixieGoddess

Guys like curves...

That's what I've been told many times!

And I also remember watching Chicago (the movie version) and having a guy friend comment on how sickly the dancers looked.

mccorml

big ol boobies! :P politely curves

jamiesgotagun

also, key question - who had bigger boobs? :laugh:

LOL!!!

neelia

I think that a lot of this might not be which do they find more attractive, but which are they less threatened by / which do they think will not leave them for another better looking guy?

I mean really - if guys really thought that heavier women were MORE ATTRACTIVE then there would be fluffy gals in all the porn (not just specialty more to love porn) and in all the action movies.

But, which is more attractive and which are you comfortable sharing a relationship with are two totally separate questions. I'd be interested in seeing a study with slightly different worded questions to find if this makes for different responses.

also, key question - who had bigger boobs? :laugh:

This is so true- I did not even think of this. Maybe I'll have to do another Facebook poll?

Oh, and the size 14 had way bigger boobs! LOL!

abyt42

Guys like curves...

I thought guys liked boobs...

aliciadjackson

I've heard a lot of guys say the same...

neelia

Guys like curves...

I thought guys liked boobs...

LOL! Me, too!

CaptainJim157

I prefer girls that are a bit more curvy, really skinny, or even skinny for that matter, doesn't appeal to me
I'd rather have a girl that's a bit big, What can I say, I like 'em curvy ^^

jrich1

Guys like curves...

I thought guys liked boobs...

Boobs are part of curves, I like hips and booties too

neelia

big ol boobies! :P

LOL at least you're honest! Tee hee hee!

Tamishumate

You should be comparing the same person just one a size 14 and one. Size 6 and ask whick they like better. Maybe the 14 is prettier in the face or hair ? Hmmmm just a thought

jrich1

Post some pics in here for an example and see what results you get

jalara

A psych class I took said it was something instinctive about being able to breed good babies - a more nurturing look.

Well heck - I could have a litter!

Disciplined74

Marilyn Monroe is one person we usually hold out as a bombshell. Guess what? She was size 14.

Statistically, "skinny minis" have just as many healthy problems as overweight person.

"big girls" are the way to go.

But thanks for reminding everyone that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and we should be happy with ourselves.

Healthy should be the goal, not a size.

- Eva