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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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Victoriancat · 17/12/2024 11:21

That's my husbands height and around that kind of size, doesn't bother me at all as he's very fit and I don't like tall men 😂

SatansBobbleheadedDashboardOrnament · 17/12/2024 11:19

5ft7 men are evil, serial cheaters. Never trust one.

GoldsolesLugs · 17/12/2024 11:18

If he were 5 foot 8 or 5 foot 6 you'd be fine, but 5 foot 7? Naah.

Sidebeforeself · 17/12/2024 11:17

Do you want a prize or something?

eastcoasterly · 17/12/2024 11:17

The thread is doing a good job of bringing out the folk who are happy to slate a man's height. 5'7" isn't exactly short and it's amazing so many women happily dismiss it as too short. As a woman who is actually short I would be hurt if the same were said of my height, it's not ok to slate height either way especially as it's not something within a person's control. I've dated men from 5'4" to 6'3", none of their personalities or capabilities were affected by their stature. If 5'7" is too short I must be pixie size...

Iliketulips · 17/12/2024 11:16

My DH is the same height, about 10st4lbs. He's certainly looking good for his age (nearly 60) as many of his friends have a rounded tummy. Looking at him, I'd say he'd easily get away with losing a few pounds though.

I've just bumped into my friend's husband who is a similar age and he's very skinny, but he eats well, walks miles and is certainly healthy for his age (again late 50s). I think the key to this is if the man concerned feels comfortable in himself, is well, have energy to do whatever and able to eat regularly healthy meals (and a few treats, which lets face it most of us do).

SoNiceToComeHomeTo · 17/12/2024 11:16

Congratulations on getting back with your gorgeous ex whose physique is exactly what you like.

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 17/12/2024 11:16

eastcoasterly · 17/12/2024 11:04

His bmi would be around 23.4 which is definitely not overweight by any stretch of the imagination.

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I checked the NHS bmi calculator

To ask about men 5ft 7 and 9 stone?
evtheria · 17/12/2024 11:15

This is SUCH a weird thing to ask people!
If it was a man posting it about a woman, giving her height and weight, asking everyone what they thought... wowwwwwww.

PumpkinScarf · 17/12/2024 11:11

I’m 5’7 and I wish I was 9 stone 😂

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?

ItGhoul · 17/12/2024 11:10

This is such an odd post. What does it matter what someone's weight 'sounds' like? And why would you care what other people think about the physique of a man they have no interest in and haven't even seen?!

eastcoasterly · 17/12/2024 11:09

It's strange that OP randomly answers the obviously tongue in cheek comments but makes no attempt to address the reason behind the thread and the fact so many of us are saying the same thing- it's a strange post and raises suspicion. I question if there is an ex or if OP is just bored in the run up to Christmas, or maybe OP is the 5'7" guy, or possibly OP has insecurities about weight and height. Altogether odd topic regardless.

Beeloux · 17/12/2024 11:09

I’m the same height and weight and have very slim arms/legs. Face looks gaunt if I go under 9 stone. I would think on a man it would look very skinny.

DoIhavegreeneyes · 17/12/2024 11:06

That size and weight is about the same as a professional jockey I think. They are extremely fit and strong.
If he is a bit muscular that would be very attractive.

Kitkat1523 · 17/12/2024 11:06

Jumell · 17/12/2024 10:02

Do you think like me it sounds thin for a man

or not particularly

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his bmi is probably ok…..I’m 5ft 6 and weigh 8 stone 6….and have a healthy bmi ….so he likely is within limits…..but he would be far too short ….
my DP is 6 ft and that’s not tall these days ….all my sons and nephews are well over 6 ft

eastcoasterly · 17/12/2024 11:04

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 17/12/2024 11:01

My husband is 5ft 8 and about 11 stone and he's got a bit of a tum on him, trousers are 36inch waist and collar size is 16.5 and his bmi is in the overweight section.

9 stone sounds like a healthy weight for 5 7

His bmi would be around 23.4 which is definitely not overweight by any stretch of the imagination.

LostittoBostik · 17/12/2024 11:04

Hillrunning · 17/12/2024 10:44

Weird thread. I have no thoughts on his 'stats'. Bit of a red flag against you ro be creating a thread like this about him. I wouldn't do this to someone i like.

Yup

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Jumell · 17/12/2024 11:03

ThianWinter · 17/12/2024 10:44

He's too short and too skinny, and unless I was 5ft and 7 stone, he'd make me feel massive. Is he on drugs?

No definitely no drugs lol!

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LostittoBostik · 17/12/2024 11:02

JustCosy · 17/12/2024 10:48

I've always felt horrible about the fact that a man under 5'11ft, no matter how handsome, just would not be a man I'd want to be with. Sounds so shallow but 5'7 would be a complete no from me. Along with the slenderness of 9 stone.

I'm married to a 6ft broad hunk, so I don't have to think about my shallowness much 😬

But yes, weird thread.

Depends on your height... I'm 5ft so my 5ft 8in husband is still 1.5 heads taller than me and I have to go in tiptoes to kiss him...

Guess I have the pick of the bunch. Although a tall friend was pissed off when I dated a 6ft 1in guy at uni 🤣

Goody2ShoesAndTheFilthyBeast · 17/12/2024 11:01

My husband is 5ft 8 and about 11 stone and he's got a bit of a tum on him, trousers are 36inch waist and collar size is 16.5 and his bmi is in the overweight section.

9 stone sounds like a healthy weight for 5 7

Conniebygaslight · 17/12/2024 11:01

Why is he an ex is probably the better question OP....

Keeptrying27 · 17/12/2024 11:00

This reply has been withdrawn

The OP has privacy concerns and so we've agreed to take this down now.

Crazybaby123 · 17/12/2024 10:56

Surely you can just do his BMI. Although this is quite weird, imagine if he was asking the same about you on a mens forum... I think i would just focus on the real world instead of this bizarre rabbit hole.

Iwishiwasagiraffe · 17/12/2024 10:52

I have no thoughts regarding his stats.

I do have thought about you posting his stats for other people to give opinions on though. That’s weird. And unnecessary