How many exercise to find love ?

It might not be my main motivator but I do want to look good for my husband and, for me, part of that is weight control and exercise. We have been together since the 8th grade so neither of us went through the normal teen/adult dating experience but, if I had, I would assume that I would attempt to be fit to maximize my attractiveness. I have no problem with admitting that the years I was overweight were my least pretty years. Yes, I like that my husband likes my personality but, let's be serious, I also like that he finds me pretty/hot/sexy/etc.

I've never exercised to find love.

However, I did meet my husband on a cycling event. Then we were friends with a common interest for a few years before anything developed.

44 and married - I work out to keep up with my wife as I think she may be trying to kill me.

I exercised for love indirectly, but if you do this directly it is certainly better than going to a bar.

I am a believer in the importance of physical, mental, and spiritual health - all of which must be maintained to lead a fulfilling existence. If one is weakened it impacts the other two.

I am also not a believer in unconditional love. To love and honor my parents, wife, and family I have to be the best version of me I can be, but before I can do this I must love and honor myself enough to be healthy. To ensure this I exercise.

45, single and planing to remain so for good. Nope. My weight loos is for me and only for me. I go to the dojo because nothing destroys stress quite like indulging in some good old violent behavior in a safe and structured environment with people who feel the same. I ride horses because, well because horses!!

This is a very interesting question.

I do echo a lot of the sentiments here that health and fitness starts with yourself.

However, if we are to be honest. In a dating market, like attracts like (gross generalization of course). It's (for the lack of a better description) an optimization exercise of choosing the best mate for ourselves - with one of the criterion being physical attraction. But as many here pointed out, attraction alone is a terrible way to look for a life partner. I think being fit, aside for your own health, is also a way to optimize your chance to find the best mate possible (NOT the only factor - before people get mad and jump down my throat).

For me personally, I am in a relationship and trying to get fit and trim down. The original motivation started a month ago because I could feel my health breaking down from stress. I'm 30 days in, 5-8 lbs lighter, eating healthy and feeling great. I could see that it had an effect in my relationship in that I feel sexy and confident. I can only imagine how that would affect me and how I interact with dates if I were to be single.

I absolutely agree that your own health and happiness should be #1. And this ultimately translates and affects your relationships and dating life - hopefully in a positive way.

When I exercise love is usually involved. My love for food and the extra calories exercise gives me. To be honest, having been a happy morbidly obese person who had plenty of love, out of first hand experience I'm completely satisfied with what love brings me at any shape, weight or age. If I'm "not fit enough" for someone, then that's a high maintenance pursuit I'm not willing to invest in.

Health, especially as you get older where it becomes more pressing.
Thats not to say being fit and in shape doesnt give you more options so its a good side bonus.