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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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egowise · 24/05/2023 00:55

Does voice count?

There's a man I met OLD and I used to get him to send me voicenotes of him reading to me.

Bluelightbaby · 24/05/2023 00:57

Hands !! I have a thing for nice hands

VonThorn · 24/05/2023 00:58

The other day, I heard a male cyclist shout "Oh brilliant! It's a tunnel!" to his partner as they were riding along an old railway line I was walking along. He sounds SO enthusiastic and excited.

I loved it - people sound so jaded and meh about so much, that an adult sounding all excited about this small thing just seemed really attractive.

So yep. I'm currently finding authentic, excited enthusiasm attractive Grin

I also love people who are excellent at what they do. Doesn't matter what it is - the pursuit of excellence is very attractive.

CheekNerveGallAudacityandGumption · 24/05/2023 00:58

tiaandduck · 24/05/2023 00:53

@CheekNerveGallAudacityandGumption I mean more tobey maguire esk than Phillip schofield 😂

Ahhh…see now Tobey I can get onboard with!

Hawkins0001 · 24/05/2023 00:58

egowise · 24/05/2023 00:55

Does voice count?

There's a man I met OLD and I used to get him to send me voicenotes of him reading to me.

My ex frequently got shall we say, excited with my voice when talking online.

CallieQ · 24/05/2023 00:59

Seriously though... I go with the forearms with rolled up sleeves, v short/balding hair and short beard

JudgeRinderonTinder · 24/05/2023 01:02

Stubble or short beard

cinnama · 24/05/2023 01:03

One thing? Nice lips. An 'm' Cupid's bow, if that's what it's called. Not too thin.

Also defined cheekbones, and fair hair, from light brown and lighter. Slightly androgynous look, probably.

IJustHadToLookHavingReadTheBook · 24/05/2023 01:08

pinkfluffybunny · 23/05/2023 22:06

A sharp pointy nose.

Yoko Ono has entered the chat

Ketzele · 24/05/2023 01:08

I'm not even heterosexual and I'm loving this thread!

If I WAS heterosexual, it would definitely be dark Jewish brain box type. I'm the only person I know who thought Ed Miliband was a hottie.

justcantgetenough · 24/05/2023 01:09

Long hair but especially when in a Man bun. But sometimes they turn around and so disappointed.

The most handsome man I ever saw was on the tills at M&S, not local to me so never saw him again. He ended up serving me and I came across a right twat, went beetroot, flustered but he must have known how handsome he was.

crazybeelady · 24/05/2023 01:09

I love lanky men. Tall and skinny with chicken legs

SammyScrounge · 24/05/2023 01:13

Has anyone seen Sam Fricker the Australian diver on you tube? He has the most perfect physique: broad shoulders and long legs
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Poopgal · 24/05/2023 01:13

Radi0Stockport · 23/05/2023 22:13

That is not physical

So you’re commenting on this thread why? 🙄

Poopgal · 24/05/2023 01:14

Obv that reply was meant for @MarsDestroyerOfWorlds

BritInAus · 24/05/2023 01:21

Gay woman: strong arms/shoulders/upper back. Every time.

Also a sucker for a good jawline.

But most of all, that soft butch energy more than anything turns up air con

Catsmere · 24/05/2023 01:29

DustyLee123 · 23/05/2023 21:49

Nice long hair on a man. Not a greasy comb over !

Same! Plus a small neat ‘stache.

JamSandle · 24/05/2023 01:49

Height
Good build
Nice eyes
Long (but nice) hair.
Smile.
Broad shoulders.

Giggorata · 24/05/2023 01:52

Voice like Alan Rickman, eyes like Steve Pemberton, teeth and lips like Henry Cavill as the Witcher, hair dark, greying temples not objected to, shapely ears, the forearms of course, nice tight bum, good package, not too muscly thighs, good calves (essential for kilts), slightly defined breast area, tight but not six pack abs, nice clean spicy male smell, nicely trimmed finger and toe nails, crinkly smiling eyes and slightly long canine teeth an advantage… (fans self)

coxesorangepippin · 24/05/2023 02:00

Nice hands

Pref big and veiny

FangsForTheMemory · 24/05/2023 02:03

Long blond hair, big bony hands.

romany4 · 24/05/2023 02:12

Forearms..especially with rolled up shirt sleeves
Beards
Hairy chests

basically James Purefoy

OrderOfTheKookaburra · 24/05/2023 02:23

The v-shape. Slim hips but solid, broad shoulder line? <Swoon>

BenCoopersSupportWren · 24/05/2023 02:28

Lean, lightly tanned forearms protruding from a white shirt with rolled up sleeves.

<swoon>

Busybutbored · 24/05/2023 02:48

Bovrilla · 23/05/2023 22:19

"the twinkle". Some men just have a cheeky twinkle in their eyes. Absolute sucker for it.

Often dark haired and blue eyes too but not always.

Ah yes, the "twinkle".
Olive skin, dark hair and green eyes. Swoon!!