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What's the most attractive thing a man has done unintentionally?

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worldshottestmom · 05/06/2026 20:35

Can be your DH/DP/random man. I'm single, so my instances will be of a random man.

When I was at work recently, a man who works there, who is really chatty with me, asked me how my birthday was and idk why but it was such a turn on. Literally no-one else remembered, and I don't expect them to as I don't make a fuss of it, so the fact he remembered it was just really attractive. The bar is in hell guys, pray for me.

Another time was a few months ago; we had a contractor come in to work to fix the lift. We let on and asked how each other is etc, I mentioned being annoyed as I hadn't been able to take a break yet after 6 hours work, so he said go for your break and if anyone says anything he will sort them out. Already a turn on. I go for my break, come back and he is arguing with my manager that I should have had a break by now because of working so long etc. I think I may keep breaking the lift in hopes that he comes back.

Making this thread as I've been on a lot of threads today that ended up being really negative and want a shred of positivity on my Friday night - so, what is the most unintentionally attractive thing that a man has done that you found attractive?

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NameChangeMay2026 · 08/06/2026 04:09

worldshottestmom · 06/06/2026 21:20

A second rugby comment!!! Buzzing. I could talk about rugby players all day long. They are the hottest humans in existence, I dont make the rules, its just true. Im not sure what I would have done if I had witnessed this, but I can guarantee my DD would have ended up embarrassed. Rugby players just do something to me idk, like they put a spell on me.

Gonna out myself as a creep and say I went to my uni sports centre a few times, when I knew the rugby practice was on, just to perv on them. Mm mm mm

Down, girl!

Rugger buggers also tend to be misogynistic twats. Just saying.

NameChangeMay2026 · 08/06/2026 04:40

worldshottestmom · 06/06/2026 09:09

Oh my goodness that is so kind and sweet of him how lovely! I was so hoping someone would bring up forearms, I go mad for a good forearm. When they're meaty and dense, throw a few veins in there oooooof

OP, you really need to get yourself a good vibrator! 🤣

NameChangeMay2026 · 08/06/2026 04:44

worldshottestmom · 06/06/2026 09:02

Idk why but men being chill about doing things like this and periods in general is just hands down the most attractive thing ever. Maturity in any sense is just a turn on. Nothing worse than a man grossed out by a period.

This reminded me of the only ever ONS that I had in uni, where the next morning I was sat on his bed getting dressed, stood up and there was a massive jam stain on his bed sheets. I could have died on the spot. I go into his bathroom and, being a male uni student, he had no toilet paper, not even an empty toilet roll bit of cardboard to use in an emergency. I was actually mortified. I heard him gasp while I was in the bathroom as well and omg wanted to die.

I emerged from the bathroom and he didn't mention it, walked me to the bus stop and I just blocked him cos I was so embarrassed hahaha. Never seen him again since, thank god! Cannot believe I have just told this to the world.

Oh God yes, there's nothing sexier than a man who can deal with your period.

In my experience, there's a clear divide between men on this point. Those who went to state school will happily have sex on your period. (One memorable chap said he wasn't going to waste 25% of our time together.) And another - or might have been the same one - said it felt different.

And public-school educated men, friends, shriek like little girls and run a mile from having sex on a period.

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NameChangeMay2026 · 08/06/2026 05:14

My abusive exH has truly ruined all faith I ever had in men. I can't think of a single thing a man could do that would make me think he's hot or a good bet. At least, not an in-the-moment thing. I suppose someone could still earn my trust slowly over a long period. But, sadly, on reading many of these posts, I've got a little voice in my head saying "You do realise he only did XY in front of you/for you so that he could get into your knickers."

And I used to be such a romantic, before my horrible marriage.

He loves animals and I saw him being very kind for 40 minutes to a disabled sheep on a farm once. (We were visiting a local farm as it had an open day.)

And he moved in with his dad for 18 months, as the dad had Alzheimer's.

And he takes very good care of his niece, who has special needs.

None of this stopped him being an absolute bastard to his wife. Everyone thinks he's marvellous. His bad side is saved only for his spouse.

So forgive me if I read a lot of these stories with a cynical eye.

CoalTit · 08/06/2026 06:13

Treetopssofee · 06/06/2026 06:59

Little things that female friends / relatives do for each other as standard, and it's unremarkable when women do it because it's just baseline good behaviour.

Stopping at accidents, not killing small animals, picking up medicines for members of your household...

I strongly agree, and I've been noticing this a lot lately in real life, but I'm still enjoying the thread and finding it heartwarming.

EleanorPeck · 08/06/2026 09:10

This is a lovely, light-hearted thread. Please can we keep the funny stories coming - they've really made me laugh!

MelanzaneParmigiana · 08/06/2026 09:33

EleanorPeck · 08/06/2026 09:10

This is a lovely, light-hearted thread. Please can we keep the funny stories coming - they've really made me laugh!

Agree!!!

NameChangeMay2026 · 08/06/2026 15:47

EleanorPeck · 08/06/2026 09:10

This is a lovely, light-hearted thread. Please can we keep the funny stories coming - they've really made me laugh!

Why are there Thread Police on every thread these days? People can say what they want, and you can keep scrolling.

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Marriedatsecondsight · 08/06/2026 17:08

In 2007 my husband, 11 year old son and I were having a break in Paris

Husband and son went through the turnstile at the Metro and didn't notice that it hadnt worked for me and I was stuck.

This absolutely handsome French businessman in a dapper suit lifted me up, went through the turnstile and set me down on the other side saying good morning

(Awaits some posters telling me I was abused, in truth I was quite chuffed 😅)

Twisterlollies · 08/06/2026 17:18

NameChangeMay2026 · 08/06/2026 04:44

Oh God yes, there's nothing sexier than a man who can deal with your period.

In my experience, there's a clear divide between men on this point. Those who went to state school will happily have sex on your period. (One memorable chap said he wasn't going to waste 25% of our time together.) And another - or might have been the same one - said it felt different.

And public-school educated men, friends, shriek like little girls and run a mile from having sex on a period.

Yes and as an extension just maturity in general. Dealing with periods, illness, stuff like that in a laidback and understanding way. Not being all awkward about contraception/sex and bigger conversations.

I remember an OP posting on here upset as she had slept with a colleague (who IIRC was quite flirty with her for a while beforehand) who was then super awkward and distant with her when she next saw him at work. I remember thinking what a turn off that would be for me and many saying similar. It’s just a display of being uptight and immature.

Twisterlollies · 08/06/2026 17:22

I don’t find rugby players that hot or even masculine! I totally accept others do, but the ones I’ve known have all been quite vain and even camp in their own way? Their physical prowess on the field didn’t seem to then translate into being good at any other physical ‘manly’ tasks.

I think the hottest men are in ‘service’ type jobs as there’s that element of responsibility and dealing with people confidently that appeals to me.

MelanzaneParmigiana · 08/06/2026 17:37

Twisterlollies · 08/06/2026 17:22

I don’t find rugby players that hot or even masculine! I totally accept others do, but the ones I’ve known have all been quite vain and even camp in their own way? Their physical prowess on the field didn’t seem to then translate into being good at any other physical ‘manly’ tasks.

I think the hottest men are in ‘service’ type jobs as there’s that element of responsibility and dealing with people confidently that appeals to me.

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Lucky we’re all different!
Men who fix things are for me the sexiest especially as they just can’t help fixing things.
Current squeeze is ex/rugby and ex/army and also an ex/exec chef.
Fixes stuff.
Tender and affectionate.

Skyflier · 08/06/2026 22:05

My friend is a doctor. We were on the same flight (not going anywhere together) and someone took ill and he jumped in and did doctory things. I’d never thought of him as attractive but at that moment I saw him in a different light. Didn’t last - he’s back to being my geeky friend with no lustful thoughts

CaffeinatedSeagull · 09/06/2026 07:24

worldshottestmom · 06/06/2026 18:40

Yeah was thinking about this comment the thread is about things men do that they dont realise we find attractive, not 'what is the bear minimum for you to wed a man'. There's always one!

Was reading this thread and thinking “hey, I do most of these things without thinking” and as just part of my natural being.

It’ll definitely give me a bit of a bounce today and encouragement to keep on doing what I’m doing. Thank you.

worldshottestmom · 09/06/2026 07:37

CaffeinatedSeagull · 09/06/2026 07:24

Was reading this thread and thinking “hey, I do most of these things without thinking” and as just part of my natural being.

It’ll definitely give me a bit of a bounce today and encouragement to keep on doing what I’m doing. Thank you.

We've found one of the good guys!

If you're a rugby player I wish you a fantastic day

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worldshottestmom · 09/06/2026 07:40

NameChangeMay2026 · 08/06/2026 04:40

OP, you really need to get yourself a good vibrator! 🤣

Ill just use s good forearm, even better

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worldshottestmom · 09/06/2026 07:41

NameChangeMay2026 · 08/06/2026 04:09

Down, girl!

Rugger buggers also tend to be misogynistic twats. Just saying.

Tbh I would probably never date an athlete as all the ones ive met are really obnoxious, but I do quite like gawping at them as they are in motion 😍

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MelanzaneParmigiana · 09/06/2026 09:04

worldshottestmom · 09/06/2026 07:41

Tbh I would probably never date an athlete as all the ones ive met are really obnoxious, but I do quite like gawping at them as they are in motion 😍

How awful to write of a whole ‘category’ of people.

Stormwhale · 09/06/2026 09:10

This is going to sound odd, but my ex was completely helpless all the time, always asking me what to do, making me think and solve all the problems.

I therefore found it very attractive when someone I was on a date with handled an issue without me even noticing. It was a lost ticket, not a major issue, but could have derailed the evening. Without mentioning to me, he went and found the appropriate person, sorted a new ticket and the evening continued smoothly. Just handled, without me even noticing the hiccup until after. Very smooth sir.

EvieBB · 09/06/2026 15:21

worldshottestmom · 05/06/2026 21:06

I'm happy for you and I'm not jealous

😂

worldshottestmom · 09/06/2026 16:22

MelanzaneParmigiana · 09/06/2026 09:04

How awful to write of a whole ‘category’ of people.

I ain't taking any risks after last time

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worldshottestmom · 09/06/2026 16:23

Stormwhale · 09/06/2026 09:10

This is going to sound odd, but my ex was completely helpless all the time, always asking me what to do, making me think and solve all the problems.

I therefore found it very attractive when someone I was on a date with handled an issue without me even noticing. It was a lost ticket, not a major issue, but could have derailed the evening. Without mentioning to me, he went and found the appropriate person, sorted a new ticket and the evening continued smoothly. Just handled, without me even noticing the hiccup until after. Very smooth sir.

I need somebody like this tbh cos I get so easily overwhelmed. We love a smooth operator

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