Just curious...

I'd think that everyone has a "type" of gal/guy that they are attracted to...that they would pursue...that turns them on.

Whether it's physical or otherwise.

Has anyone noticed that their "type" has changed, significantly, for whatever reason?

I would think so, at least to the extent that as we grow older we prefer mates closer to our own age. In other words, a 24-year-old wouldn't care much if their mate was immature but a 55-year-old would have no interest in someone as immature as that.

Except for Prince, of course. Rules don't apply to him, LOL.

Nope.

Only in the sense that personality is more important now. That's not to say a good personality overcomes not being attracted to somebody. It's just that fewer and fewer people are now attractive to me. Smoking is now a complete no-no. Also, a person's vocabulary affects how I view them--if a person can't carry a simple conversation without cursing every few sentences, I get turned off too.

i don't know that i have a type

MoBettaBliss said:

i don't know that i have a type

You don't prefer a certain height? Weight? Shape? Tan vs light? Loud vs quiet?

I dated all white girls while growing up...the first mexican girl that I dated, I married. Now, there is nothing more beautiful than a latin girl for me.

Personally, I've seen my "type" change...the type of girl that really turns me on is different today than it was, say, 10 years ago.

The other day at Target (of all places) a woman passed by me that completely took my breath away, and she is/was completely different than what I used to find attractive. I used to fall for curvy and now I'm awestruck by leaner, "fitness" girls.

Can't explain it.

But I definitely have changed. Been a long time since someone had such an immediate "effect" on me.

Although no matter what, ScaJo is now & always will be my future baby momma.

PurpleJedi said:

Personally, I've seen my "type" change...the type of girl that really turns me on is different today than it was, say, 10 years ago.

The other day at Target (of all places) a woman passed by me that completely took my breath away, and she is/was completely different than what I used to find attractive. I used to fall for curvy and now I'm awestruck by leaner, "fitness" girls.

Can't explain it.

But I definitely have changed. Been a long time since someone had such an immediate "effect" on me.

Although no matter what, ScaJo is now & always will be my future baby momma.

LOL, I hope you introduced yourself to her! Or at least cleared your schedule so you can "shop" at Target as much as possible.

I'd say that on the one hand, my wife does now and has always turned me on. So in that respect, I'd say my "type" hasn't changed in almost 30 years.

But on the other hand, if I was single now, I know that the type of girl that turned me on in my 20's isn't the same that would turn me on in my 50's. That might apply more to personality than looks, but it also applies to looks to some extent.

RodeoSchro said:

PurpleJedi said:

Personally, I've seen my "type" change...the type of girl that really turns me on is different today than it was, say, 10 years ago.

The other day at Target (of all places) a woman passed by me that completely took my breath away, and she is/was completely different than what I used to find attractive. I used to fall for curvy and now I'm awestruck by leaner, "fitness" girls.

Can't explain it.

But I definitely have changed. Been a long time since someone had such an immediate "effect" on me.

Although no matter what, ScaJo is now & always will be my future baby momma.

LOL, I hope you introduced yourself to her! Or at least cleared your schedule so you can "shop" at Target as much as possible.

I'd say that on the one hand, my wife does now and has always turned me on. So in that respect, I'd say my "type" hasn't changed in almost 30 years.

But on the other hand, if I was single now, I know that the type of girl that turned me on in my 20's isn't the same that would turn me on in my 50's. That might apply more to personality than looks, but it also applies to looks to some extent.

I am in no way, shape or form prepared or qualified to approach someone like that.

I think it depends on what you mean by "type". If it's a physical description, then I've never really had a type. If it's a collection of personality traits or what makes a person attractive to me, there are some things that have remained constant and some that have changed over time.

CarrieMpls said:

I think it depends on what you mean by "type". If it's a physical description, then I've never really had a type. If it's a collection of personality traits or what makes a person attractive to me, there are some things that have remained constant and some that have changed over time.

Yeah I wouldn't put any restrictions on what someone's "type" means.

Some people are ruled by physical traits, others by personality or temper.

Whatever floats your boat.

Boat...yacht...barge...canoe...

PurpleJedi said:

RodeoSchro said:

LOL, I hope you introduced yourself to her! Or at least cleared your schedule so you can "shop" at Target as much as possible.

I'd say that on the one hand, my wife does now and has always turned me on. So in that respect, I'd say my "type" hasn't changed in almost 30 years.

But on the other hand, if I was single now, I know that the type of girl that turned me on in my 20's isn't the same that would turn me on in my 50's. That might apply more to personality than looks, but it also applies to looks to some extent.

I am in no way, shape or form prepared or qualified to approach someone like that.

You never know...you could be her type!

Plus I don't think any girl would mind someone telling them that she's pretty. Or at least I wouldn't mind it! Of course it makes me smile a little even when I walk by construction workers and I hear catcalls.

My type has definitely changed...physically and personality-wise. I think that what dating does...show you the type of guy that you are compatible with.

Hooked to the ball in chain for 3 decades... its been a minute since I've dated. Listening to my daughters stories... I'm gad I'm not in it.

Physically... kinda had a thing for tall men but it wasn't a deal breaker. In terms of character traits... a combination of things but needless to say the guy had to be intelligent and curious.

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What I find physically attractive has definitely changed. "Pretty Ricky" no longer needs to apply- I'm not accepting applications.

I think I have been pretty consistent in other things that I'm attracted to, though.
I tried to "expand my interests", but I was bored and not really into them the same way.

Slightly, but over all it stayed the same on a physical level, it's adjusted for age mostly and the spectrum has broaden but the same basics like eyes, smile, "cherry" cheeks I still draw to. Personality, it's changed based on experience I look deeper for minor things that I probably didn't even think about when I was younger.

My type hasn't changed much over the years, either physically or personalitywise. But I am realizing my type is, at the end of the day, generally incompatible with me. I'm fortunate to have married someone largely outside of that type.

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This thread is funny because I remember starting a similar one about a year or two ago. I was looking through my Instragram last night and laughed at myself because damn near all of the pics that I liked were of guys who kind of had a similar look. Here are the top three dudes (besides Prince) that I have probably liked the most of.

Do you all think these guys look alike?

[Edited 8/7/14 15:52pm]

Revolution said:

I dated all white girls while growing up...the first mexican girl that I dated, I married. Now, there is nothing more beautiful than a latin girl for me.

That's how it always is, right? The thing that you like the most and for the longest time ends up being the exact opposite of what you end up with in the long-run

it's changed as i matured. but, i'm still drawn to the brain first. the other bits don't matter as much as personalitee

PurpleJedi said:

MoBettaBliss said:

i don't know that i have a type

You don't prefer a certain height? Weight? Shape? Tan vs light? Loud vs quiet?

nope... sexy is sexy

as far as loud vs quiet, it would depend on the type of loud and quiet, if that makes sense

CarrieMpls said:

I think it depends on what you mean by "type". If it's a physical description, then I've never really had a type. If it's a collection of personality traits or what makes a person attractive to me, there are some things that have remained constant and some that have changed over time.

My "type", I know is more of a collection of personality traits and that pretty much doesn't change. Lookswise, I find a lot of different guys attractive though.

ZombieKitten said:

If you lined up everyone I've been in love with ever, you could say average to tallish or average to thin to beefcake build, and intelligent. As a girl I like dark haired guys but there seems no consistency to type at all when it comes to who I've actually gone out with.

Seems like you enjoy variety I was a bit freaked out about how all my crushes look alike! Didn't Prince have a verse about all his lovers looking alike? All of his exes look alike

PurpleJedi said:

RodeoSchro said:

LOL, I hope you introduced yourself to her! Or at least cleared your schedule so you can "shop" at Target as much as possible.

I'd say that on the one hand, my wife does now and has always turned me on. So in that respect, I'd say my "type" hasn't changed in almost 30 years.

But on the other hand, if I was single now, I know that the type of girl that turned me on in my 20's isn't the same that would turn me on in my 50's. That might apply more to personality than looks, but it also applies to looks to some extent.

I am in no way, shape or form prepared or qualified to approach someone like that.

The hell you aren't! I've seen your picture and I've talked to you on the telephone, and I can GUARANTEE you that whoever that lady is, you are qualified to talk to her.

And if that sentence didn't PREPARE you to talk to her, I don't know what will! Go get her!

My long terms look nothing alike. So in a sense yes it can.

I am attracted to older men, so in that sense no.

RodeoSchro said:

I would think so, at least to the extent that as we grow older we prefer mates closer to our own age. In other words, a 24-year-old wouldn't care much if their mate was immature but a 55-year-old would have no interest in someone as immature as that.

Except for Prince, of course. Rules don't apply to him, LOL.

In my case, I am getting closer in age to the older men I'm attracted to. Used to be 20-25 years difference but now that I'm 44 that gap is shrinking.

RodeoSchro said:

PurpleJedi said:

I am in no way, shape or form prepared or qualified to approach someone like that.

The hell you aren't! I've seen your picture and I've talked to you on the telephone, and I can GUARANTEE you that whoever that lady is, you are qualified to talk to her.

And if that sentence didn't PREPARE you to talk to her, I don't know what will! Go get her!

TELL HIM!!!

chocolate1 said:

RodeoSchro said:

The hell you aren't! I've seen your picture and I've talked to you on the telephone, and I can GUARANTEE you that whoever that lady is, you are qualified to talk to her.

And if that sentence didn't PREPARE you to talk to her, I don't know what will! Go get her!

TELL HIM!!!

especially if he is playing coy from EXW programming!