Ladies: Do you accept friend requests from guys on MFP?
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I accept anyone, guys can give off great support and cheer us on as well. I also enjoy the eye candy, not gonna lie. I'm married but there is no law that I can't look
my husband knows he is mine forever and that's all good. 0 -
I think knowledge and encouragement is what is important... who cares where or who it comes from really???0
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Absolutely NOT! It's like asking to be assaulted.
In an alley? I though you liked that kind of thing
:blushing: You Hush, Gingy!!0 -
I don't accept men requests - sorry guys
... but I'm married, have four kids, live a busy life - for me this site as about my "girl time". There are times when I want to share or talk about things that aren't appropriate for mixed company and I don't want to have to worry about what I choose to say. I'm sure there are many nice guys on here but I'm just not interested in "friending" them. 0 -
It never occurred to me not to. I wonder if there are any men who reject all female requests...0
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Yup, sure do. I accept anyone if they send the FR with some sort of greeting and explanation as to why they're adding me. I have a hard time saying no to people who want to be friends. I declined one person who sent a blank, and I felt bad. Usually I PM the blanks and ask them why they want to add me. So whoever you are, I'm sorry! :frown: :flowerforyou:0
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I haven't yet. The only requests I have gotten from guys have included some sort of creepy message.0
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I feel like it's pretty discriminatory and sexist to deny a friend request based on someone's gender.
It also makes me angry when women won't accept a man's friend request because they're already involved with a guy. Unless your partner is abusive and won't let you talk to men, it's like assuming all men who FR you are falling all over you and want to creep on you. It's insulting and conceited.0 -
Why not? The journey has nothing to do with how our bodies are different, it is about cheering and supporting one another. You can do that and not have the same goals. It is just a matter of personal preference.
ETA: I love my guy friend on MFP - they dont post about thigh gaps, and which body type do you prefer :laugh:0 -
I accept friends of either gender, though i do prefer my friends to have a lot of weight to lose as I do (100lbs+) or have lost a loof weight as I believe they'll understand my trials and tribulations more than someone who maybe only has a few pounds to lose. In fact, some of my most supportive MFPs are men...0
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yep I accept guy request even though we are different bodywise I don't have too many guys on my list but they are great motivators and my boys are funny so I look forward to what they post that will bring a smile to my face. I have no complains on my guy pals plus they are good eye candy lol0
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Goodness no! All the men on here are only after one thing....
Someone to make them a sammich :bigsmile:0 -
Yes, of course. Why would I exclude half the population just based on what equipment they have?0
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Why ladies? I'm a pretty cool guy.
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I hate how so many girls on here think that ALL guys want to add them to stalk their photos or something - some of us just want new friends on here to stay motivated/help motivate. Making assumptions about people due to preconceived generalizations is one of the worst social practices on this site...0 -
Hmm. Can't say that I understand this at all, but I respect your preference. I accept requests from both, and have friended both,as well, if I feel that it would be a mutually beneficial, supportive endeavor. What difference does it make if our bodies are not exactly the same? Men can still possess knowledge about nutrition and strength training, as well as be supportive and encouraging, humorous, and also in need of support themselves, and not every man just goes around hitting on every female on every website, if that's a fear...0
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At first I was on the no way am I going to have some random guy watching me lose weight. However, there are some things that only a guy can say to help you stay motivated. My husband loves me no matter what but sometimes, i just need an opinon from the opp sex. Some girls are to nice and afaid to hurt your feelings. I dont have many guys on mine. maybe 2 or 3 . But they comment on my diary. 1 of them likes to ride his bike. I do also, so its kind of cool to see how far each of us can push ourselves.
honeslty, how many of your MFP pals have the EXACT same journey as you? Height Weight age goals etc. Me I like to have a variety. so when i start to loose more of the weight, not only do i have friends that have Alot to loose but I have some that are toning now. Your learn so much from everything even if they are not exactly like you.
I say add a few and see how it goes. if you are total creeped out by it then delete that person. ITs not that big of a deal..0 -
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:
Women are caddy? Do you mean that they carry your bag and wash your balls for you? Do they know the yardage to the pin?0 -
I don't understand why you would limit yourself like that. Friendship, encouragement and motivation is good no matter which sex it comes from.
^^ What she said!! 0 -
Sure...support is support, no matter what gender it comes from. 0
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Umm, yes. They are people too, and here for generally the same reason we are.0
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I do...as a matter of fact...all men can friend me lol. I fine it odd that you say men and women bodies are different...but I bet if you needed a heart transplant, you wouldn't ask which sex it came from...0
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i don't. i'm not here to flirt. that's just me, though.
Who ever said: " No I'm not here to flirt"...Who says that, just because a guy adds you or a girl adds a guy, that their intentions are to flirt? I'm assuming that you don't flirt with every guy you interact with, or maybe you do in that case I wouldn't want to friend you anyway :P Guess my response just proved your little theory wrong!0 -
Yeah, I accept. I believe that everyone has tips and strategies to offer and words of encouragement and support regardless of sex/gender. It really doesn't bother me. :-D0
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They send me the friend requests :laugh:
Yum0 -
I accept FR from anyone with a message, I keep them because they are awesome and keep me entertained. I very rarely FR people...Thats probably the fat kid in me being shy haha
Most of my friends list is chicks, I consider that winning...Since I can't talk to girls IRL LOL0 -
I love everyone so I accept everyone. All my male friends are respectful to me, so I've never had an issue w/ a male where I had to delete him. Most of my male friends are married anyway. I can understand married women being cautious and even single women too because not everyone on here has good intentions and some men can misunderstand friendship w/ a woman and starting taking it somewhere else, so you have to use wisdom.......................0
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Who ever says no I'm sending you a friend request
Make sure to be creepy about it!0 -
I can understand your perspective, but I think many of us are just here to provide support and encouragement to one another - regardless of sex. And to address some of the other "creeper" comments - at least for me - I'm happily married with two daughters so I'm not here to creep on anyone. Just a guy with weight loss and fitness goals in mind - willing to support any/all friends!!0
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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.....
Of course we are! Maybe some women just can't trust themself accepting a FR from a guy because we men are too damn irresistable? I dunno...0 -
i don't. i'm not here to flirt. that's just me, though.
Making friends that lend support and a good laugh has nothing to do with flirting. You can't have male friends and not flirt?0
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