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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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Sodullincomparison · 24/05/2023 03:16

Yes to the rolled up shirt - what is that about?! Also I love a cardigan.

DH wore a cardigan on our first date - it was a done deal 😂

I am so pale and freckly, I have a weakness for tanned unblemished skin. I once sat next to a man in the cinema in Sweden and he just looked angelic.

ImustLearn2Cook · 24/05/2023 04:07

Sexy voice, eyes (not about the colour but not sure what it is when a guy has gorgeous eyes, maybe he has dark eyelashes), nice strong arms but not massively muscular like a bodybuilder. Oh and his smile.

Furrybutts · 24/05/2023 04:35

I love overweight younger men. Am a woman in her 50s and have always been attracted to overweight men, even as a slim young 20 something.

That and then being 'hung" Halo

Very shallow I know.

Oblomov23 · 24/05/2023 05:32

Big strong hairy. Don't like skinny or gym buddy, don't like bauld or shaved head. I like hair. Don't like hooked noses. Like big arms. Flat bottom. A bit overweight.

Simonjt · 24/05/2023 05:36

Slim/narrow wrists
Leggy
Bubble butt

BritInAus · 24/05/2023 06:15

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)

This is SO wonderfully specific!!!
canine teeth 😂
I love it.

StMarysTrainee · 24/05/2023 06:28

Forearms, veiny hands, lean torso, strong shoulder area from physical work not gym. Oh and apparently also a Roman profile…DH swooningly reminds me of Caesar and that’s unusual in the Highlands!

MaryJean87 · 24/05/2023 06:36

A smile that reaches the eyes and lights up the whole face. Nice thick firm butt cheeks.

MaryJean87 · 24/05/2023 06:39

So basically Evan Peters. He is extremely sexy.

MaudGone · 24/05/2023 06:52

Big, strong thighs like oak trunks.

lollipoprainbow · 24/05/2023 07:00

Hairy chest

GemmaFoster · 24/05/2023 07:02

Furrybutts · 24/05/2023 04:35

I love overweight younger men. Am a woman in her 50s and have always been attracted to overweight men, even as a slim young 20 something.

That and then being 'hung" Halo

Very shallow I know.

I’m so with you on this. I like a well built tall man, all the better to smother you with. Also in 50s, and current squeeze 30 and ticks all of those boxes. Broad shoulders, muscly arms, a bit of a beer paunch matches my mum tum !

ToeJammed · 24/05/2023 07:03

A chest full of hair thick enough to look like a sheep has exploded nearby and landed on his chest.
That makes my fanjo gallop like red rum 🤤

Furrybutts · 24/05/2023 07:15

Gemma foster

Go you!

I'm envious 😄

fairywhale · 24/05/2023 07:17

Height and longish hair.

MaudGone · 24/05/2023 07:18

I'm early 40s, and am also very jealous of having a 30 yr old boyfriend!

CreamTeaThievery · 24/05/2023 07:22

Broad shoulders for me too and tanned, hairy, thick forearms.

I love a muscular guy, my OH has the best thighs.

user1471538283 · 24/05/2023 07:23

Dark hair, blue eyes, height, good arms, big hands and a big nose. Oh my!

I'm also very fond of glasses on a man.

If I could only choose one a big nose!

IHeartGeneHunt · 24/05/2023 07:30

Dark, shaved head, big muscles, slightly overweight, a bit flashy, tall.
Or as my username suggests, Gene Hunt, in all his 1970s manliness.

SharonEllis · 24/05/2023 07:30

Nice hands & feet (noone mentioned feet?). Long tanned fingers but not over manicured. Nice arch to the foot & strong ankle. Admittedly, nice feet are rare but they get me going if I see a pair.

MushMonster · 24/05/2023 07:30

Broad shoulders paired with a thinner waistline, so they have a V shaped torso.
Also, if they happen to be funny/ cheaky, then....

MushMonster · 24/05/2023 07:32

Hairy chest is in my list too. I would even just leave at hairy lol

CuriousMama · 24/05/2023 07:32

I've been worrying if ds2 will ever find a gf. He's early 20s military, quite shy until you get to know him or he's had a few pints. He's handsome 6 ft 3 dark hair blue eyes. Biggish nose. Nice voice. He's a gentle soul. I don't think I need worry reading this. Dh reckons it'll be a confident woman who chats him up not the other way around.

BumpyaDaisyevna · 24/05/2023 07:39

Forearms - chunky
Chest hair peeping out of slightly open shirt

HappilyContentTheseDays · 24/05/2023 07:43

Has to have beautiful eyes, sort of 'deep' and 'alive', if that makes sense.
Strong forehead, strong jawline, chiselled nose.

Thick hair....dark, white, whatever, but thick, not long though (no man buns).

Definitely has to be an older man and solidly built (can't bear very thin men).

They HAVE to be intelligent though and a good conversationalist on a wide range of topics; if not, they could be the most gorgeous person in the world but I'd be put off by a lack of intelligence (I know this is supposed to be all about physical characteristics).
And why does everyone want someone with a good sense of humour?? I want a partner who can be serious, not a bloody joker!!

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