Things that are unexpectedly hot

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Valentines thread to ponder on seemingly everyday things that are really attractive. My contribution:

A friend's DH that spontaneously made us some scones and made cream teas. (I've thought about that a lot).

Dads, he can be totally not my type etc, but that all goes out the window if he’s a dad (not a shit one obviously).

My partner is incredibly intelligent. He’s a world renowned expert in his scientific field and listening to him on zoom meetings gets me hot under the collar. He also rides a horse like a pro, can design and 3D print anything you need, cooks so much better than me and has single handedly renovated our house to a professional standard. He’s pretty nerdy but I love that!

Men in military Mess Dress. The cutaway jackets and tight fitting trousers are a win.

I’ll get flamed for this, but I think DP looks really hot when he smokes (a cigarette) 😍

It’s a disgusting habit but he just looks so goddamn gorgeous doing it.

Seeing men really enjoying being with their kids.

There is a guy that I know who is always with his kids and always looked thrilled with them... Makes him attractive.

Just this really. Anything other than YouTube, watching porn

Sorry - in response to the 'just actually doing something' comment

when I ask DH a question and he just knows the answer without googling. I can’t explain it but having my own personal search engine sitting next to me at all times is incredibly attractive. That and when he comes out of the shower with wet hair and a towel wrapped round his waist. Brb about to go and jump on my husband

He always has an umbrella at the ready
when a man makes sure he walks on the road side of the pavement

Being kind and caring towards animals
Treating serving staff respectfully
Opening the car door for you
Letting you go first through a door.
Manners
Being a great storyteller
Being generous with their time/money/love

Tomatoes are worse, especially when it slaps you on the chin. 😫

Also he shows the same qualities in his work life, which I sometimes overhear when he’s on Teams calls at home. He has a reputation for being able to turn around projects that are going off piste and getting them back on track without sacrificing his staff’s wellbeing. His teams love to work for him and think he’s a great boss.

I sometimes hear him on calls moving things forward in a confident way and quietly insisting on certain standards whilst checking that all his staff are managing ok and showing care for their welfare. It’s hugely attractive to me!

This.

My husband in a specific subset of his work uniform. The everyday office version is blah, but the active, working version makes me feel hot under the collar.

With a nice watch

I'm desperately searching my brain for something but can't seem to think of anything.
I just don't think I like men a lot.

How my husband is with our daughter - she's an absolute daddy's girl and for good reason.
He's the kindest most sweet Daddy that also has an ability to keep her inline.
Full blown dad mode makes my ovaries ache!

Haha no he’s still just a friend. Other than that unexpectedly hot moment I just wouldn’t go there and not sure my DH would be too happy 🤣🤣

Men wearing boots! I cannot stand (pun not intended) men in trainers or loafers, but boots? Effortlessly hot!

I had to work in a different office one day - 30 miles away from my usual workplace, by coincidence the carpark was just along the road from DH's work. He hunted round the carpark during his 20 minute break, found my car and left a bunch of red roses on the passenger seat.

Now that dear MN'rs, was flipping HOT.

This is like my DH
He delights in being with DC and just messing about, playing, having his hair braided and having a laugh.

Also, times when I’ve come home and super stressed and he’s cleaned the bathroom without mentioning it. 😍

I know, right? 😂

Short sleeved shirts = Geography teacher with his jacket off

kindness/ protectiveness/ competency - especially when it’s unseen/ done quietly. It seems to stand out to me more now I’m older and have experienced the opposite from men who should have looked after me. I swooned when an (admittedly hot) colleague spotted and reacted kindly and calmly to an upset child in our care - they just approached him gently, crouched down & said ‘hey buddy’ and I was a goner….

I think short sleeves have a 'uniform supplied by your employer' look about them.