Ladies: Do you accept friend requests from guys on MFP?

Cliffslosinit

I don't have the most info...but if you hit me in the face with a dodge ball I will laugh with you!:bigsmile:

AmyM713

I accept both, not that I get many male friend requests.

joejccva71

I'm not entirely sure if this is a serious thread or not. Give me a minute.

gingerveg

Um yeah, this seems odd why wouldn't I?

Sarah_Wins

Absolutely! I strive for a balanced list, but I am overrun with females for some reason. I FR guys much more than girls because I tend to get along with men better.

IpuffyheartHeelsinthegym

absolutely, as long as they know I'm not in this to pick up dudes and stuff, only women. I kid, but seriously, all of my friends men and women alike have been entirely supportive since day 1 a year ago.

MissLuana

I accept because:

#1, I love men and get along with them way better than women. Most, not all, but most women are caddy.

#2, I've had recent questions about protein shakes and weight lifting. I trust the males opinion on these topics more than I would a female's. I know I'll probably hear it for that comment but it's my personal opinion.

#3, Did I mention I love men!!! :bigsmile: :blushing: :laugh:

odusgolp

Absolutely NOT! It's like asking to be assaulted.

nightsrainfall

Yep. I get motivated by other people who are being active whether they are male or female. As for advice, funny enough some of the best food and fitness advice has been from a guy. It's not the same, but if the person knows what they are talking about, then they should know the men/women, age, and other major player differences that effects generic advice.

Now if it's experience advice, I tend to take it with a grain of salt only because that's their experience and they aren't me.

nammer79

that's nice in all but i feel that no one person is the same our bodies all react differently to the same things so with your reasoning I'd have no friends ... but if I ever lose all my friends that's the excuse I'm using to make myself feel better.

Good luck to you on your fitness goals :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

jessicae1aine

We're all different. I don't have a single friend who has the same body as me, same body issues as me.

Basic biology between men and women is all the same - we have fat, we have muscles, we burn calories.

No reason we're "too different" - so yes, I accept.

odusgolp

I'm not entirely sure if this is a serious thread or not. Give me a minute.

In the meantime, please stand there without your shirt on. K?

Pocket_Pixi

Sure do...I like having a variety of friends online and irl... I could really not care ir our goals are the same so long as they are supportive and entertaining ill add them.

CountryBoy65

nope. i don't like boys. they scare me.

Yeah...you always seemed so frightened of me....:flowerforyou:

brattyworm

Do what you feel you need to do... But let me say I have coed supporters and they all are awesome. The guys can sometimes give you a perspective on fitness you wouldnt see with the ladies. On top of that, for me its not about the same body type workout stuff. Its about the having some one there to cheer you on. And since I have some real life friends on here too (male and female) as well as the hubs I choose not to stick with one gender.
but to each his own

kiminikimkim

I stalked their profiles first and if it isn't filled with MFP girls in underwear, I will consider accepting a friend request.

Males only made friend requests when I had my progress picture of me in a bikini on my profile. It pretty much summed up what type of female friends they were looking for.

Elizabeth_C34

My guy friends on here are amazing. So are my lady friends. They offer different perspectives, but I really like having a variety of opinions and information. My guy friends got me into lifting, and I'm so thankful for that.

SmallMimi

I accept both male or female friend requests. MFP is about supporting healthy eating habits and exercise, both sexes need support, so why not?

Sockimobi

Nope, unless I know them in real life.

Bankman1989

I don't. I just feel like men and women's bodies are way too different for me to be accepting requests from the opposite sex. Might get some flack for that, but that is just what I do personally not trying to offend anyone. I just wanted to know if there were other girls like myself who do not accept friend requests from males on MFP. If so, what's your reasoning behind it?

Yeah that's why i try not to accept men either..lol

lizziebeth1028

Yes but I don't take advice from them. I find that men have a similar sense of humor to me, and similar general goals (increase strength). So I like the camaraderie but our bodies are too different to offer helpful advice.

^^^this

^^ I'll second that

SexyCook

20% of my Pals are male....and I have gotten so so many great tips for them, tons of support, major go-getters..... The sight is about support to each it's on that doesn't want them but my guys on my list are pretty darn awesome.....

PatasDeGallina

Yes. Men, women, and everything in between. :drinker:

:happy:

mgmlap

I accept requests from both men and women. i feel that both sexes can add value to the topics at hand..I have the same support from my male friends as I get from my female friends..

SuffolkSally

I don't mind - just looking to swap ideas and support. Can't see why it matters - but then I don't look for people the same age, weight, height, or anything else. Don't accept friends without a message, don't let the number het too high, and after a while quietly drop those who don't post, because then I'm no use to them nor they to me, might as well make room for others.

Enigmatica

I accept guys as friends, no problem. But I make it clear in my profile that I'm not looking for dates. Lots of fun interesting guys on my friends list. I enjoy them.

katscoots

no, i do not. just a personal choice. i'm married and think it a poor choice to "friend" men on any social network that my husband does not know.

Faye_Anderson

i don't. i'm not here to flirt. that's just me, though.

Why would it be about flirting? I accept all friend requests, doesn't mean I'm going to go all 50 Shades on them if they're male, well unless they ask really nicely....

brattyworm

I accept because:

#1, I love men and get along with them way better than women. Most, not all, but most women are caddy.

#2, I've had recent questions about protein shakes and weight lifting. I trust the males opinion on these topics more than I would a female's. I know I'll probably hear it for that comment but it's my personal opinion.

#3, Did I mention I love men!!! :bigsmile: :blushing: :laugh:

I agree with #1 and #3, but #2... exactly, its a different perspective that you aren't going to see being a woman surrounded by other women. You need the diversity to break out of the mold. once again though just my opinion

morganhccstudent724

Equal opportunity friend accepter