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What is the physical attribute that makes you go weak at the knees despite all evidence to the contrary?

319 replies

Corianderparsley · 23/05/2023 21:40

Height for me. Over 6ft 2 of man and, although I can objectively see that I don't particularly find him attractive, the height just does something for me. It's a terrible weakness.

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Summertimesmile · 25/05/2023 11:43

LongTermLurker · 24/05/2023 17:09

Totally agree with all you tooth freaks. I love slightly inward teeth, slightly crooked teeth, gappy teeth, and even slightly prominent teeth (like Denzel Washington). DH has gorgeous teeth - they're not exactly any of the above, but are also not American "denture" teeth.

Mmmm. Teeth. <Rubs thighs>

I also love a generous nose.

Ooh no, one of my requirements is good straight teeth. I can’t find a man with anything other than straight quote white teeth attractive.

hairyunicorn · 25/05/2023 11:45

tall, beard, bald head... Oh my :)

Optimalise · 25/05/2023 11:45

@Summertimesmile ...you read my mind !Smile

Abhannmor · 25/05/2023 12:53

Yikes about the grey trackies. Perhaps some guys are inclined to go commando in them?

Catlord · 25/05/2023 13:23

Lol'ing at the grey trackie department of the thread. I worked at a prison many moons ago and can mentally smell the Golden Virginia funk that accompanies this garment in my mind

Fartooold · 25/05/2023 13:36

They could look like the back end of a bus if they have a lovely voice.

I lost after positively ancient and decrepit people because they have 'the voice'

Fartooold · 25/05/2023 13:36

*lust

cinnama · 25/05/2023 14:06

Fartooold · 25/05/2023 13:36

They could look like the back end of a bus if they have a lovely voice.

I lost after positively ancient and decrepit people because they have 'the voice'

It can make a difference I agree.

Thinking of Alan Rickman, as one example, who had a lovely voice but wasn't my physical type otherwise. Though he also had a kind, serene face, I thought. Also Colin Firth.

I'll stop Blush

SockGoddess · 25/05/2023 15:58

I don't get the trackies thing at all, but I was put off as a teenager when one of our group had an extremely crusty friend who would wear horrible old smelly trackie bottoms with holes around the crotch. One time there was literally a hairy bollock visible.🤢

larry520 · 25/05/2023 16:16

bomanicious
I have a weird teeth thing too. I love a gap in top front teeth, just a small one. I think it makes the face so interesting, even more weirdly although I've been married to a man for 20 years, a front tooth gap really attracts me to women too, I find them fascinating!

mamaduckbone · 25/05/2023 16:28

Really nice arms and hands
I had a tremendous crush on a potter once, based on nothing but his strong arms and shapely fingers😁

LeonardCohensRaincoat · 25/05/2023 17:16

To the dark hair and blue eyes brigade, have none of you visited Ireland. It’s literally the look of so many Irish.

You may just internally combust if you visit I guess. That physical combo with the accent is quite the thing 😉

porridgeisbae · 25/05/2023 20:17

@hairyunicorn Yep Smile

Fiftyisthenewsixty · 25/05/2023 21:00

Roman nose definitely! Also muscly calves. I think this stems from seeing Sean Bean's calves in Clarissa at an impressionable age!

MaudGone · 01/06/2023 19:13

A nice belly button makes me feel all funny...

Wallywobbles · 01/06/2023 20:41

Hairy forearms or maybe it's forearm hair.

Okaygoahead · 01/06/2023 22:04

When I read the OP I immediately thought 'forearms!' and then RTFT only to discover that originality is not my strong point. Strong hands with long fingers. Black or dark, dark brown hair - lucky me, that describes probably 3 billion men! DH is very tall but I actually prefer it when men are my very average height.

Naamaji · 11/06/2023 18:45

Hard agree on belly-buttons...

PimpMyFridge · 11/06/2023 19:28

mamaduckbone · 25/05/2023 16:28

Really nice arms and hands
I had a tremendous crush on a potter once, based on nothing but his strong arms and shapely fingers😁

It's the main reason 😉😍 I watch Pottery Throw Down when it's on... The opening sequences are 🔥🔥🔥

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