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Reply #30 posted 12/04/09 8:15am

Dayclear

I like men that are absolutely, breathtakingly handsome. So I would say more attractive than I consider myself. I like beautiful men and don't care if that seems superficial.
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Reply #31 posted 12/04/09 8:16am

Graycap23

Lammastide said:

Graycap23 said:

If you only seek to please your eyes but neglect what can't be seen, you'll always be looking for more!

thumbs up!

"Voici mon secret. Il est très simple: on ne voit bien qu'avec le cœur. L'essentiel est invisible pour les yeux."

Translation: "Here is my secret. It is very simple: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."


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Reply #32 posted 12/04/09 9:20am

DoggystyleLuvr

The question itself sounds like some serious insecurity issues going on. I'm not trying to be funny, but if you are worried about "competition" as a basis for attractiveness, then you are too busy worrying about what other people think instead of your own happiness.
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Reply #33 posted 12/04/09 11:10am

vainandy

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whistle said:

johnart said:

What's the dick lookin like???


are you being funny, or is it really THAT important?


That's the only thing I'm looking for in a man. If men didn't have those dicks, I'd be straight. lol
Andy is a four letter word.
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Reply #34 posted 12/04/09 5:25pm

ZombieKitten

johnart said:

ZombieKitten said:

I've never dated neutral


WTF were you bought at a bride market? eek


nope, it's just that from the moment we met it was exclusively ON.
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Reply #35 posted 12/04/09 5:38pm

whistle

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vainandy said:



That's the only thing I'm looking for in a man. If men didn't have those dicks, I'd be straight. lol


so you have no interest in anybody apart from sexual gratification?
everyone's a fruit & nut case
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Reply #36 posted 12/04/09 6:39pm

Honey

ZombieKitten said:

johnart said:



WTF were you bought at a bride market? eek


nope, it's just that from the moment we met it was exclusively ON.


mushy
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Reply #37 posted 12/04/09 6:54pm

pplrain

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I like monogamous, beautiful men who are not vain, oh and I found one. wink
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Reply #38 posted 12/04/09 7:12pm

ZombieKitten

Honey said:

ZombieKitten said:



nope, it's just that from the moment we met it was exclusively ON.


mushy


I've never gone out on dates hoping to hit it off with someone with view to possible relationship!
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Reply #39 posted 12/04/09 7:14pm

slimhustle

This issue/question would never become part of the equation for me when dating.

For me, happiness comes from inside first and foremost... when that issue is settled then all your relationships
(from friends to life partners) are based on the heart... so nah, looks don't factor in on the decision.

Competition, jealousy, game playing and approval seeking don't play a part in my life, much less
my personal relationships.

Just sayin'...
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Reply #40 posted 12/04/09 7:25pm

Imago

Looks had nothing to do with the last 2 people I've dated.
It was really about an emotional connection.

My longest quazi-relationship lol of about 6 or 7 years was originally based on nothing but looks.


I'll say that neither is better than the other. falloff


Seriously. Folks can harp all they want about how beauty is on the inside, but that doesn't mean you'll be any more successful or happier in your relationships than if you just decided to fuck the brains out of someone because they're hot. Sure, there may be some correlation between not being typically attractive and intelligence/or personality, but do you know how much emotional baggage comes with folks like that?

It's a landmine no matter which route you chose for yourself. One isn't better than the other in my experience.


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Reply #41 posted 12/04/09 9:16pm

slimhustle

Imago said:

Looks had nothing to do with the last 2 people I've dated.
It was really about an emotional connection.

My longest quazi-relationship lol of about 6 or 7 years was originally based on nothing but looks.


I'll say that neither is better than the other. falloff


Seriously. Folks can harp all they want about how beauty is on the inside, but that doesn't mean you'll be any more successful or happier in your relationships than if you just decided to fuck the brains out of someone because they're hot. Sure, there may be some correlation between not being typically attractive and intelligence/or personality, but do you know how much emotional baggage comes with folks like that?

It's a landmine no matter which route you chose for yourself. One isn't better than the other in my experience.


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What's going on in your avatar?

biggrin
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Reply #42 posted 12/04/09 11:18pm

blueblossom

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I've heard that women sometimes will date an "ugly" man or a man of a "lower league" because that man will admire her more, he won't be a pretty boy, he'll put her on a pedestal and most of all, won't compete with her when it comes to looks. She will always stand out as the prettier one. Also because they don't want other women to come on to that man, but then again women will anyway.

Men, feel free to answer this too.

Any real life scenarios?

Have you ever dated someone more attractive than you or less attractive than you and have you made your decision based on factors like peer pressure, competition, what your friends and family think is acceptable for you?

Have you ever dated down? Or "up" when you felt like you weren't on their level of sexiness?
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yep - I lost - I married him!!!! lol lol lol
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Reply #43 posted 12/04/09 11:24pm

johnart

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ZombieKitten said:

johnart said:



WTF were you bought at a bride market? eek


nope, it's just that from the moment we met it was exclusively ON.


From the moment I met Ron, it was pretty on. We had a date the following week and after that it was pretty exclusive...now 12 years later.

I only dated a few other guys. None ever were as serious.
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Reply #44 posted 12/05/09 1:27am

Imago

slimhustle said:

Imago said:

Looks had nothing to do with the last 2 people I've dated.
It was really about an emotional connection.

My longest quazi-relationship lol of about 6 or 7 years was originally based on nothing but looks.


I'll say that neither is better than the other. falloff


Seriously. Folks can harp all they want about how beauty is on the inside, but that doesn't mean you'll be any more successful or happier in your relationships than if you just decided to fuck the brains out of someone because they're hot. Sure, there may be some correlation between not being typically attractive and intelligence/or personality, but do you know how much emotional baggage comes with folks like that?

It's a landmine no matter which route you chose for yourself. One isn't better than the other in my experience.


landmine edit
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What's going on in your avatar?

biggrin

That's moonbeam. He's very cute and very straight.
Also, he's mean as hell.


I hate him for all these reasons.

But I love him for all the same reasons. sigh

rolleyes

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Reply #45 posted 12/05/09 4:25am

IDontBelieveYo
uHeardMe

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Most (but not all) of my GFs have tended to be slightly less attractive than me, for some reason.

This has led to:

(a) them getting jealous and insecure when I get attention from very pretty women.

(b) me feeling like I could do a bit better (sorry if that sounds shallow, but it's true).

Right now though, I'll take anyone who'll have me. sad
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Reply #46 posted 12/05/09 9:29am

ernestsewell

And what happens when someone dates you because they think you're less attractive? The very idea of the whole thing reeks of ego gone wild. Talk about judgment, and preconceived notions. So much for celebrating diversity, and all that nonsense.
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Reply #47 posted 12/05/09 9:34am

IDontBelieveYo
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ernestsewell said:

And what happens when someone dates you because they think you're less attractive? The very idea of the whole thing reeks of ego gone wild. Talk about judgment, and preconceived notions. So much for celebrating diversity, and all that nonsense.


I'm all into diversity in theory, but that doesn't mean I want to shag ugly women in practice....wink
Susan - turn the guitar up a little bit....
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Reply #48 posted 12/05/09 9:35am

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Reply #49 posted 12/05/09 9:41am

ernestsewell

IDontBelieveYouHeardMe said:

I'm all into diversity in theory, but that doesn't mean I want to shag ugly women in practice....wink

They're ugly to YOU. God doesn't see that "ugly" that we, as imperfect humans, see. The whole idea of what is "beautiful" or "ugly" is based on what society has said. And you know as well as anyone that that idealism is bullshit.
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Reply #50 posted 12/05/09 9:54am

IDontBelieveYo
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ernestsewell said:

IDontBelieveYouHeardMe said:

I'm all into diversity in theory, but that doesn't mean I want to shag ugly women in practice....wink

They're ugly to YOU. God doesn't see that "ugly" that we, as imperfect humans, see. The whole idea of what is "beautiful" or "ugly" is based on what society has said. And you know as well as anyone that that idealism is bullshit.


It isn't wholly based on what society has said. For one thing, sexual dymorphism (difference of appearance between the genders) is an evolutionary adaptation and therefore, if a woman looks more like a man, she is objectively less "beautiful" than a woman who looks very feminine. Two, again, evolution favours sexual partnerships between those who are young and physically vital, therefore if someone is old and decrepit, once again, they are objectively less attractive.

There is of course, variation within those parameters, and some people tend to prefer a "type" (which to some extent is determined or at least influenced by culture and society), but on the whole, in a broad sense, as a purely biological/psychological construct, beauty is objective.
Susan - turn the guitar up a little bit....
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Reply #51 posted 12/05/09 9:59am

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I don't like normal handsome...I like odd looking guys.
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Reply #52 posted 12/05/09 10:22am

irrisistableB

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would never do it for that reason because I don't think it works. because the possible competition will wonder why your fine ass is with that person and start movin in on yo shit.
Don't take life too seriously, noone gets out alive.
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Reply #53 posted 12/05/09 10:29am

PricelessHo

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no. if i feel attracted to someone, I'll go for it. simple as that.
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Reply #54 posted 12/05/09 10:36am

Imago

PricelessHo said:

no. if i feel attracted to someone, I'll go for it. simple as that.

tramp!
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Reply #55 posted 12/05/09 10:40am

PricelessHo

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Imago said:

PricelessHo said:

no. if i feel attracted to someone, I'll go for it. simple as that.

tramp!


batting eyes
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Reply #56 posted 12/05/09 10:41am

Imago

PricelessHo said:

Imago said:


tramp!


batting eyes

oral
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Reply #57 posted 12/05/09 10:47am

PricelessHo

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Imago said:

PricelessHo said:



batting eyes

oral


your sig had me thinking you quoted again with the puke gif neutral
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Reply #58 posted 12/05/09 10:52am

Imago

PricelessHo said:

Imago said:


oral


your sig had me thinking you quoted again with the puke gif neutral

fixed it hug

Gotta get to bed now hug
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Reply #59 posted 12/05/09 10:56am

PricelessHo

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Imago said:

PricelessHo said:



your sig had me thinking you quoted again with the puke gif neutral

fixed it hug

Gotta get to bed now hug


you did NOT falloff

alrighty you sleep tight sir lol
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