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To ask about men 5ft 7 and 9 stone?

162 replies

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 ?

OP posts:
Delphiniumandlupins · 17/12/2024 10:51

I don't even know my own weight. Surely what matters is his health and whether you like how he looks? Actual stats are rarely important outside of a medical setting.

IMustDoMoreExercise · 17/12/2024 10:50

He is exactly the same height and weight as my husband. He does not look skinny at all.

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.

nanodyne · 17/12/2024 10:46

My DH is 167cm and 56kg, so around the same - he's just slim. I think BMI wise he's on the lower end of healthy, around 19?

AnnaMagnani · 17/12/2024 10:46

DH is 5ft 9 and weighs under 10st. He does no exercise at all but appears to have inherited the gene which allows you to eat one biscuit and put the rest back. I, sadly, do not have this gene.

He isn't skinny, just healthy looking and naturally slight build.

Imbusytodaysorry · 17/12/2024 10:45

Jumell · 17/12/2024 10:13

It is skinny .. but as you say that body type is attractive to many !

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Im the opposite . I couldn’t .

It’s your choice OP though we go for what/who we like .Not what others like

LostittoBostik · 17/12/2024 10:45

Huh?

Sure, it's slim. Personally I like my men skinny and pointy. If that's not for you, move on 🤷‍♀️

ThatTealViewer · 17/12/2024 10:44

I’m 5’7” and 9.5 stone. A man with those measurements would be extremely unattractive to me.

Why is this relevant to you, though? You’re attracted to him, why are you soliciting opinions on his height/weight/skinniness?

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?

BeAzureAnt · 17/12/2024 10:44

My DH is 5'9" and 10 stone. He's thin and fit...walks long distances for exercise. I think it is lovely a 60-year old can walk 10-20 miles no problem.

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.

gotmyknickersinatwist · 17/12/2024 10:43

MudpiesinEssex · 17/12/2024 10:05

Do it in kilograms. It might sound fatter.

😂

StoneColdAlibi · 17/12/2024 10:43

Jumell · 17/12/2024 10:22

Nouns ** not adjectives!

You can't describe someone with a noun

mrlistersgelfbride · 17/12/2024 10:43

Your posts are unusual ...I've read a few.

However to answer your question, if he's attractive it wouldn't bother me.

ThatTealViewer · 17/12/2024 10:42

eastcoasterly · 17/12/2024 10:31

This a weird thread tbh. Why are you asking? What does it matter and why on Earth did he randomly tell you his weight anyway? I know my husband's height and weight but only because of filling out things like mortgage life insurance forms etc. Couldn't tell you what any of my exes weighed cos no reason to know Hmm

Yeah, I agree. I don’t get this thread at all.

MiddleAgedDread · 17/12/2024 10:41

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.

Edited

You say that but my BF is a similar height and weight and eats like a horse because he runs 50 miles a week plus strength work in the gym.

Berga · 17/12/2024 10:41

I think you sound unhinged, controlling and judgy so he should go back to being an ex if he knows what's good for him.

Between this and your Greggs £30 food budget, you should get some help with your food and body issues.

Edenmum2 · 17/12/2024 10:40

Really not sure why you'd even give this a second thought - you're attracted to him....does what strangers think matter to you?

FrenchandSaunders · 17/12/2024 10:39

Not for me, sounds way too slight, I like a chunkier chap. He'd make me feel mahooosive 😁

AnonymousBleep · 17/12/2024 10:38

9 stone is really skinny for a 5 foot 7 man.

MyPithyPoster · 17/12/2024 10:38

He needs to healthily bulk up a little bit. He must have legs like twigs.

Original poster
Jumell · 17/12/2024 10:37

RestYeMerryGentlewomen · 17/12/2024 10:29

The real question is why was he an ex and is the reason now rectified?

Was an ex because of strain with working hours - reason it’s rectified is that in summer I started thinking he was hot ! 🤣

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motelhotel · 17/12/2024 10:36

He sounds really cheap to feed not like mine! I would deffo go for it 😂 cost of living and all that

ineedwinemorethanchocolate · 17/12/2024 10:35

I can't really imagine it, but my DH is 6 ft 3 and weighs about 18 stone.

ExH was 5 ft 7 and weighed 12 stone - which I thought was skinny!

Each to their own, of course.

TallulahBetty · 17/12/2024 10:32

What magazine/website is your article for?