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To ask about men 5ft 7 and 9 stone?

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Jumell · 17/12/2024 10:01

I’m getting back with my ex - and he mentioned last night he was 9 stone - he’s 5ft 7

i always thought he’s got a gorgeous lean physique but still think this sounds skinny for a man

but he looks fabulous I think 🙌

Any thoughts on these stats ?

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BunnyLake · 17/12/2024 14:08

What an odd thread.

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Jumell · 17/12/2024 14:07

MildredSauce · 17/12/2024 13:58

Ah. You were being cagey about whether he was married or in a relationship.

But... you've bought him a scalextric, anyway? Is that a bit odd? Will await the MN post in Jan which asks AIBU that a strange woman has bought her DH an expensive kids toy!!

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Better the Scalextric than my second choice of pressie for him - which would’ve seen his eyes light up when playing with his Chopper on Xmas Day !

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LonelyInDville · 17/12/2024 14:04

It would be too small for me, my ex was about 5'7 and 9.5 st and it made me feel like a rugby player. He was also small framed which made it even worse 😂

MildredSauce · 17/12/2024 13:58

Jumell · 17/12/2024 13:50

All isn’t lost though - I bought him a Scalextric instead ! 👍

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Ah. You were being cagey about whether he was married or in a relationship.

But... you've bought him a scalextric, anyway? Is that a bit odd? Will await the MN post in Jan which asks AIBU that a strange woman has bought her DH an expensive kids toy!!

Billydavey · 17/12/2024 13:55

Whammyammy · 17/12/2024 13:53

M6 husband is 6'2 17 stone (not fat). Sorry but 5'7 and 9 stone would be like dating Mr Bean.

Rowan Atkinson is 5’11” so I presume what you mean is that short skinny blokes look like figures of fun?

Billydavey · 17/12/2024 13:53

Pamosonic · 17/12/2024 13:36

We must do better than this sort of body shaming debates. Just imagine the fury if a bunch of guys started debating about size 14+ woman....

It’s fine to laugh at short and/slim blokes though. Always has been on here

Whammyammy · 17/12/2024 13:53

M6 husband is 6'2 17 stone (not fat). Sorry but 5'7 and 9 stone would be like dating Mr Bean.

Billydavey · 17/12/2024 13:52

Some of the comments on this thread aren’t great

hed blow away on a stiff breeze
legs like twigs
looks like an elf
you should fatten him up
more meat on a butchers pencil

ffs mumsnet!

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Jumell · 17/12/2024 13:50

MildredSauce · 17/12/2024 13:46

What's happened to your 56 year old crush @Jumell - all those football annuals going to waste now???

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All isn’t lost though - I bought him a Scalextric instead ! 👍

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CoralRubyFish · 17/12/2024 13:49

I'm just under 5'7" and weigh about 9 stone. I don't think I'm too skinny!

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Jumell · 17/12/2024 13:49

MildredSauce · 17/12/2024 13:46

What's happened to your 56 year old crush @Jumell - all those football annuals going to waste now???

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He is in a relationship.. so off limits

no football annuals bought but I’m tempted to buy a Private Eye annual for myself

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MildredSauce · 17/12/2024 13:46

Jumell · 17/12/2024 13:39

Yes I’m 5ft 1 and my ideal weight is 7 stone 10

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What's happened to your 56 year old crush @Jumell - all those football annuals going to waste now???

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Jumell · 17/12/2024 13:39

Kitkat1523 · 17/12/2024 13:37

Are you very petite …..because I weigh around 8.5 stone and wouldn’t entertain a man who only weighed a bit more than me ….my DP is 6 ft and 11.5 stone…,easily able to carry me ( not that the need is there very often🤣)

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Yes I’m 5ft 1 and my ideal weight is 7 stone 10

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BeensOnToost · 17/12/2024 13:39

I think it sounds like the sort of thing a man would ask before posting on a dating site or replying to a question to gauge whether or not to lie

Kitkat1523 · 17/12/2024 13:37

Jumell · 17/12/2024 13:17

No absolutely not

i think he’s gorgeous- that won’t change

But I did think 9 stone was light for a grown man . Others of course might not

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Are you very petite …..because I weigh around 8.5 stone and wouldn’t entertain a man who only weighed a bit more than me ….my DP is 6 ft and 11.5 stone…,easily able to carry me ( not that the need is there very often🤣)

Pamosonic · 17/12/2024 13:36

We must do better than this sort of body shaming debates. Just imagine the fury if a bunch of guys started debating about size 14+ woman....

RaisinFlapjack · 17/12/2024 13:30

Oh my god some of the posts on this thread. If the sexes were reversed people would be outraged.

I’m 4 inches taller and about a stone heavier than DH. It’s simply not an issue. Fell for him at first sight despite towering over him in heels.

CookieMonster28 · 17/12/2024 13:30

I'd be worried of snapping him in half in the bedroom personally

CookieMonster28 · 17/12/2024 13:29

Jennyathemall · 17/12/2024 11:44

Elf on the shelf?

Oh stop it 😂😂😂 howling

MrsSkylerWhite · 17/12/2024 13:24

I’m 5ft 7 and look skeletal at 9 stones.

MildredSauce · 17/12/2024 13:20

ThatTealViewer · 17/12/2024 11:11

Your threads are so very random, and half of them appear to be about this ex. You’ve asked us to ‘tell you about 56 year old men’ (as they are clearly monolithic, there was the mad thread about the school he went to 40 years ago (2 CSEs, I believe) and all that stuff about how hot he is and his accent (he appears to sound like Dick Van Dyke, in case anyone’s wondering).

Also, lots of stuff about going back to the past…and Greggs.

What’s going on, OP?

It's got to the point that I browse IABU, see some mad random title and think "ooh I know who that is". Mumsnet Bingo!!!

sweeneytoddsrazor · 17/12/2024 13:20

At the end of the day however much someone floats your boat physically a relationship will not work if you are not compatible in other ways.

But I do believe that if you aren't initially physically attracted to someone but overtime you get to know them , then a physical attraction can grow. Not always because I firmly believe male and female can be very good friends without anything happening physically between them, but if a person is warm and friendly says the right things then regardless of their physical appearance there will always be someone who finds them attractive

MildredSauce · 17/12/2024 13:19

HPandthelastwish · 17/12/2024 10:07

Well you'll be able to fatten him up with Greggs, and be safe in the knowledge he won't add to your tiny £30 a month food bill.

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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🥟

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Jumell · 17/12/2024 13:17

Stickystickysticky · 17/12/2024 13:15

So if everyone said he's too thin, would that put you off him?

No absolutely not

i think he’s gorgeous- that won’t change

But I did think 9 stone was light for a grown man . Others of course might not

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Stickystickysticky · 17/12/2024 13:15

So if everyone said he's too thin, would that put you off him?