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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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EnjoythemoneyJane · 23/05/2023 22:49

I’m genuinely astonished at the number of people saying visible veins give them the fanny gallops - just the thought of wormy, bulging veins on a bloke’s hands and forearms makes me gip. Even worse is the thought of ‘a big neck with thick veins like ropes’ - I’ve never forgotten a mate at college telling me that was her favourite thing. All it makes me think of is 1) a gurning, straining, arse-prolapsing weightlifter and, 2) how horrible it would be if one of the big bulgy veins suddenly burst 🤮.

Anyhow, sorry for the interruption. As you were …

ChokeToDeathOnThreePoundsOfMeat · 23/05/2023 22:49

@Jonnycakes me too... Grin

merryhouse · 23/05/2023 22:50

A lopsided smile (this appears to be genetic...)

long slender fingers

pointy features

Lesina · 23/05/2023 22:52

The weight of their wallet

dubyalass · 23/05/2023 22:52

The underside of the upper arms. So say they're sat with their hands behind their neck, wearing a short-sleeved t-shirt and you see their toned triceps (maybe?). Well, yes, that. <fans self>

Bulging muscles are a no, but nicely toned? Oh yes. I wonder if it's something to do with it being a confident, relaxed pose, plus a burst of armpit pheromones??

Northerngirl345 · 23/05/2023 22:52

I find guys my height attractive. Genuinely go weak at the knees for anyone between 5’5 and 5’8. No ideas if this stems from a decades long obsession with Tom Cruise….

Clawdy · 23/05/2023 22:52

A nice little bum.

DramaAlpaca · 23/05/2023 22:53

A lopsided smile

A big yes to this.

Jonnycakes · 23/05/2023 22:56

ChokeToDeathOnThreePoundsOfMeat · 23/05/2023 22:49

@Jonnycakes me too... Grin

I mentioned starting the series casually to dh, he couldn’t get into it. Now I’m trying to play it cool while saying I’m really enjoying it and going to carry on watching 😂

curtainsfringe · 23/05/2023 22:57

Combo of height & build; tall & broad but not big muscles. Not interest in tall skinny men or shorter broader men.

Hillbilly · 23/05/2023 22:57

@bomanicious me too! Like David Bowie?

User1529865 · 23/05/2023 22:57

Calves like Jack Grealish, strong forearms, big hands

curtainsfringe · 23/05/2023 22:58

Also white eyebrows.

Surely unless you're casting the net for pensioners this is quite niche?

curtainsfringe · 23/05/2023 22:59

Oh & they can have the build & the height but unless the face is nice it's a no. I'm a bit fussy!

EyUpThereLass · 23/05/2023 23:00

Short beards/stubble (Prince Harry having a beard took him from 3/10 to a 7 in my opinion...)
On that note I'm occasionally turned by a ginger..
But yes, stubble.. mousy hair not too short, brown eyes.. 5'10 or above ideal but not a deal breaker.. some hair, something about a hairy chest does it for me.. ok I'm going off on a tangent 😂

curtainsfringe · 23/05/2023 23:01

Lots of vein love which I didn't know was a thing 😆

Bubblyb00b · 23/05/2023 23:02

Italian looking guys, like young Al Pacino. One look and I'm drooling ))

whatwouldAnnaDelveydo · 23/05/2023 23:03

Tall, skinny, big nose. Since I was a teenager. Large hands are a plus.

artimesiasfootsteps · 23/05/2023 23:04

Big noses, for example ones like Adrian Brody and
Adam Driver.....

PimpMyFridge · 23/05/2023 23:06

This thread is a treat to read. 😁
Long legs, specifically if the legs are looking in proportion to the rest of them, so it's not height, they could be average height as long as they're all legs. 😍
If they look like they could throw you against the wall as soon as look at you but are gentle of mannerism so you know they wouldn't unless I begged it's something to do with power+restraint

Jellos · 23/05/2023 23:06

For me it is the typical tall dark handsome man but also the intelligent looking type rather than traditional sporty type! So tall, dark, handsome, fit and slightly nerdy looking?

Terrribletwos · 23/05/2023 23:07

Yes, I agree with young al Pacino.
Also, I find voices very appealing, such as I find Tom Hanks voice kinda homely and sexy but also Alan Rickman's voice always did it for me.....oh so cool and sexy.

BeReet · 23/05/2023 23:07

Height, definitely like a tall man
Red hair is another fondness
Broad shoulders
Strong nose

Henry Cavill in The Witcher is absolutely a 10/10 🤤🤤 Goddammit, he is FINE !

FoodFestfFork · 23/05/2023 23:08

A beautiful voice. It could be deep. It could be just calm, measured tones. Thinking Alan Rickman, Captain Jean Luc Picard.

curtainsfringe · 23/05/2023 23:08

Henry Cavill is a 🤤. Tall, broad & so pretty!

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