Question for the Ladies...

I like a guy who's toned and obviously cares for his body, but doesn't spend hours at the gym! I'm definately not a fan of the typcial beefcake men. *thumbs down*

I love this post....I hope all the girls reading it realize that is shows how different we all like our men, similarly men like different types of women.

Ergo dont try and fit your body into a stereotype (ie hollywood nonsense) just be the best you can be, and be happy with it, there is someone out there that will find it sexy!

btw - I like built men - 5'10" to 6'3" 180-210. I'm tall and need the man to weigh more than me & be stronger than me, getting picked up is the greatest feeling ever when youre tall.

Speaking personally, the ideal male to look at is not so muscular that it is obvious that he is muscular when he is clothed, but sufficiently muscular that he cuts a nice figure (this is a level that is noticeable when he has his shirt off). I find very bulky, body-builder types intimidating and not attractive.

Still, muscularity is not something I go looking for: personality is much more important.

This will sound stupid but I like my men to look like.. well.. MEN! Not skinny or scrawny but not all Incredible Hulk either. Somewhere in between. Nice strong defined shoulders, arms, calves are super sexy to me!

I'm not a big fan of bulging muscles but I prefer toned and fit...like my husband

Hmm lets think... I'd have to say that my preferances have varied a lot. My XH was on the shorter side and had a leaner athletic build. I've dated all different types of guys. But currently I prefer guys who are taller (pushin 6" and above) with a larger athletic build. I'm a sucker for a strong upper body, broad shoulders, and great arms.

That said, if a guy has a lousy personality, none of the other stuff matters. Gotta have a great head on those broad shoulders!

Ok, as a bloke I had to have a peek (I guarantee more did, but didn't say).. Damn wish I didn't - thought I'd find the answer to 'What Women Want' - now more confused and I thought it was all about personality :laugh:

Anyway, as I intruded :flowerforyou: for the ladies

This is perfect...he has muscle definition, but by no means looks anything like a bodybuilder. Of course, the same thing without muscle definition is also attractive. My hubby basically looks like this, but without the definition.

Do woman prefer bulky guys that cant walk through a door without turning sideways or do you like thin guys?

Somewhere in between.

I like guys that have a toned body and nice stomach.

Ok, as a bloke I had to have a peek (I guarantee more did, but didn't say).. Damn wish I didn't - thought I'd find the answer to 'What Women Want' - now more confused and I thought it was all about personality :laugh:

Anyway, as I intruded :flowerforyou: for the ladies

I'm confused as *kitten* now too!!! I always thought girls liked big strong guys... I know not the "juiced up unnatural muscle freaks"

guys know how to get bigger and stronger... what's hard is to maintain a certain build without letting the male ego get in the way when you're not lifting any more weight than you were the last week... progress is a huge motivator

I hear ya fella... Always knew it wasn't about bulk, but toned and if you had padding (like moi) then a bloody great personality
My theory, there's someone out there for everyone - doesn't really matter what the general consensus is; it all comes down to individuality and taste - simples!!! (and I'll keep telling myself that :laugh: )

Guys don't have to be super built for me to be attracted to them. I can handle a little pooch. I don't like seriously built guys, but I don't really like seriously overweight guys either. I like the "I play football with the guys every once in a while but I'm not a serious work out freak" kind of guy.

YES! To everything!

I know this is going to sound like a cope out, but it is really not. To just be attracted and nothing else, I like a fit man with some muscles but not crazy. However in saying that, I am rarely attracted to a man by looks alone and I would be more likely to be attracted to someone with intellect than body type. If I met an amazing man and he was built like a house, so be it, or if I met a man, he was wonderful but build like a rail...so be it. I don't really have a type, but if I was looking though a magazine, baby, I would just pick you.... ....How do you like that for an answer.

I agree with Kristarablue!

But if we're only basing this on appearances, I like a guy who's a little bigger and fit. I'm not a big fan of rail thin. I'd rather the guy be bigger than me, and have good muscle definition but not be HUGE.

BUT appearances aren't everything. I've dated all types. I did flip through you're pics though, and I'll just say that where you are now is about perfect for me!

i'm a sucker for thin, tall guys