Women prefer bellies over 6-packs
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I'm sure they do. But the reasons for that preference are all messed up. It's based solely on stereotypes.
It doesn't even mention that a lot of women feel insecure about themselves if their partner is fit.
Who can keep up with all this?
I know, women are such a PITA. Sorry!!!!! That's just..... that's just who we are.
...What is PITA?0 -
I find bellies gross, as well. I hate mine. I for sure dont want my man to have one.
Where are the men that like women with bellies?
I bet the numbers are way different from the other perspective.0 -
I find bellies gross, as well. I hate mine. I for sure dont want my man to have one.
Where are the men that like women with bellies?
I bet the numbers are way different from the other perspective.
I'd bet men don't mind as much as girls do. Women are cute with a little chub! Then again, are we talking 10 - 30lbs over prime weight for body structure, or 50+?0 -
big bellies????? what about big.......??0
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Oh, and for the record... offering to buy a drink is probably the worst approach these days.
If I go out to the bar... it's to go dancing. I will have one, maybe two drinks at all that night, and the rest is water. That means that IF I were even receptive to have a drink bought for me, it would have to be as SOON as I get there.
99% of the time, I decline all drinks and conversation is over.
A person would have a much better chance at striking up a conversation about something I'm wearing,
These days, I simply respond by letting them know that I'm seeing someone, and that I appreciate the offer but will be sticking to water for the rest of the night. That way, if they just feel like chatting, then they know up front that I want no more than that.
On a side note... I responded that way and the guy responded with offering to buy me my next water. well played.0 -
I'm sure they do. But the reasons for that preference are all messed up. It's based solely on stereotypes.
It doesn't even mention that a lot of women feel insecure about themselves if their partner is fit.
Who can keep up with all this?
I know, women are such a PITA. Sorry!!!!! That's just..... that's just who we are.
...What is PITA?
Pain In The A**0 -
I call lies, lies lies! Fit does not mean their obsessed with themselves just means
:blushing: you'll get more attention and time in the bedroom
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I'm just here for the 6 packs....:bigsmile:
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I find bellies gross, as well. I hate mine. I for sure dont want my man to have one.
Where are the men that like women with bellies?
I bet the numbers are way different from the other perspective.
I'd bet men don't mind as much as girls do. Women are cute with a little chub! Then again, are we talking 10 - 30lbs over prime weight for body structure, or 50+?
As long as I do not have to move it out the way to get to where I am trying to get to I am cool.0 -
The OP referenced "big bellies" and "beer bellies", not just undefined / non-6 pack stomachs. If you have a big gut hanging down over your belt line, I would suggest that there are health problems on the horizon for you...
It would increase risk of disease. But so do a lot of other things that have absolutely nothing to do with waist circumference or weight. A man with a beer belly could have just as much muscle underneath as the man with a 6 pack. And they could have less disease risk factors than the man with the 6-pack.
And none of that will necessarily affect the fun and satisfaction one has in a relationship. There are no guarantees of health. I doubt many women would want to be with a man just because they thought he might have less risk of disease later. If so, they'd be asking for a complete medical history, including family history, before deciding who to date.
We can only rationally discuss the factors that are available - in this thread, it is about a man's physical fitness, based upon the presence of a beer belly. Speaking of / dreaming up other possible risk factors is pointless because they are unknowns and off point.
We do know that people who are obese have a higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, etc. If a person has a big belly, they are generally not eating a healthy diet and not exercising enough. These are not exactly earth shattering or controversial observations, are they?
We don't know a lot of things, such as:
- if the women in the survey gave long term health a thought (I would guess no, since it's unknown for both groups)
- if the beer belly men's diet is more or less healthy than the 6-pack men
- if the beer belly men have a higher risk of diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease
- if the beer belly men are obese
What we do know:
- You sterotyping the men as obese and with a poor diet, is exactly the same type of stereotyping as women thinking 6-pack = boring and self absorbed.0 -
Yes. Yes there is.
But if you were after friendly, you would learn really quickly that my sisters weren't for you.
And as a note - my sisters have bought guys drinks at a bar. But again, my sisters have confidence in spades - which is what this sidetracked conversation was about.
then i guess your right in saying that her approach goes a long way in finding out if she is compatible with whomever is trying to get her attention lol0 -
It depends on what they prefer them for. A guy for just a roll in the hay - 6-pack for sure. However, a nice and funny guy with a belly definitely wins over the opposite with a 6-pack.
Women like men that make them laugh.0 -
bummed that most of these 'meeting new people' scenarios seem to be centered around bars and alcohol. two things i've been forced to ban my childish self from lol0
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Time to Bulk0
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There is an awful lot of generalizing going on here. I have dated some guys with bellies who were pretty full of themselves, too. Having a belly does not make you a good boyfriend.0
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how YOUUU doin'???Time to Bulk0 -
bummed that most of these 'meeting new people' scenarios seem to be centered around bars and alcohol. two things i've been forced to ban my childish self from lol
I can say for the year I turned 21 that I went to the bar over 100 times. Bars are always fun but now I like to go and be sober which is something new for me.0 -
It depends on what they prefer them for. A guy for just a roll in the hay - 6-pack for sure. However, a nice and funny guy with a belly definitely wins over the opposite with a 6-pack.
Women like men that make them laugh.
:huh: :huh: :huh:
You are prolly right though.0 -
I'd prefer a leaner man over one with a belly. Doesn't necessarily have to be a 6-pack, but lean is nice. I have a range that I prefer. I've always tried to stay somewhat healthy (with a few years of fail on that), and being with a guy that at least tries, too, would be nice.0
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^^ pretty sure thats what hell will be like for me lol
opps, i mean forced to be around drunk people till 4 am while i'm 100% sober0
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