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What random / secret things do you find attractive?!

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Luckyduck88 · 21/02/2019 17:05

So... here are the random things I find attractive in a man.

-someone who is good at catching. This sporting prowess makes me weak at the knees.

-an effortless parallel parker. Swoon.

-Smoking. Hear me out... I do not want a smoker in fact I'd actively avoid a man that smokes... but deep down maybe it's the Hollywood old school glamour (or more likely deep seated crushes on the bad boy at school lighting up behind the bike shed) hangs head in shame

What are your slightly less obvious 'secret' things that make you fancy someone?

OP posts:
anitagreen · 23/02/2019 13:30

Someone wearing creed aftershave they could be 97 but I'm there

myusernamewastakenbyme · 23/02/2019 14:27

Men who wear their glasses on top of their heads....swoon !!!

Keba123 · 23/02/2019 14:48

Slight wrinkles around the eyes and those marks some men get almost like dimples on cheek bones,
And when they lean over and kiss you there more pronounced....
Thick fore arms/ wrists
Back of neck thickness
Dark Hair freshly clipped short on back and sides....
Omg and when he takes a swig from a beer bottle while looking right at you .....

Soopermum1 · 23/02/2019 15:09

Full head of hair. DP has taken it to the next level with hair so long and curly he has to put it back in a ponytail (but he borrows my hair bands)

MissKittyBeaudelais · 23/02/2019 16:06

😁 MissKittyBeaudelais needs to find a fan!

morningconstitutional2017 · 23/02/2019 16:10

Cream cable knit sweaters.
Large capable hands.
Broad shoulders.

Practical skills such as carpentry and an interest in gardening.
Tall, dark and handsome.

Modesty - they mustn't be aware of how lovely they are as a big-headed 'aren't I gorgeous' attitude is a complete turn off.

HollyBollyBooBoo · 23/02/2019 16:12

A northern accent - Lancs or Yorkshire preferably.

Teddyduchamp · 23/02/2019 16:16

The smell of cigarettes and beer on their breath and the skin on the inside of the upper arm

ALongHardWinter · 23/02/2019 16:20

Men with nice firearms Grin Love that!

melonscoffer · 23/02/2019 16:27

Unusual things.
Random/secret things were asked for by OP.

RagingWhoreBag · 23/02/2019 17:04

BO. Obviously not the really rancid kind, but I prefer it when my DP doesn’t wear deodorant (which is lucky as he often forgets!). I also had a fling with a Spanish bus driver in my youth and remember telling him when he went to have a shower before DTD not to bother Blush

I also go weak when my DP rubs his itchy nose and face. Fuck knows what that’s about!

I like his hairy back and massive monobrow too. People keep trying to convince him to wax/pluck it but I’ll be really disappointed if he does, it’s part of him.

I find very few things attractive about anyone else, DP has it all covered, but it’s funny how many of us like such a diverse and unusual assortment of things.

Bet men’s list would be:
Tits
Arse
Blonde hair

RagingWhoreBag · 23/02/2019 17:06

Agree with the forearm/parking/gear changing thing, but DP has an automatic with parking cameras, so he doesn’t even have to turn round. Not good enough!

Biffsboys · 23/02/2019 17:10

A man who can hit a golf ball and make that ping sound !!

RagingWhoreBag · 23/02/2019 17:11

If anyone on here knows me in real life this is very outing but, fuck it 😆

- Glasses. Love a man in glasses.
- Jumpers worn over shirts
- Hairy chests
- Well defined calf muscles

It’s really not Grin

emilybrontescorsett · 23/02/2019 17:13

I've always liked I've forearms.
I also admire flexible men, like the one in yoga this morning!

ShowMeTheKittens · 23/02/2019 17:36

The voice, must be deep and with a beautiful timbre. I like Irishmen.
I am a sapiophile so must be darned clever.

AntoinetteOuradi · 23/02/2019 17:38

Collar stiffeners
Forearms
Hands that have never done a day's hard labour but might be able to manipulate an instrument

I don't go for horny-handed sons of toil...

riotlady · 23/02/2019 17:42

I love a smoker too, OP! I even like the smell.
My partner was a smoker when we first met, I encouraged him to quit when I was pregnant and I’m pleased he did as I worry about his health, but a vape just isn’t anywhere near as sexy Blush

Obi73 · 23/02/2019 17:58

Jamie Rednapp - no idea why but yep I would 😂

hickerydickerydockmouse · 23/02/2019 18:51

1- gentle and caring nature
2- romantic
3- tall
4- ripped
5- deep voice
6- messy hair
7- well dressed
8- good looking

A man who haas all this just exists in my dreams or in dramas Grin

I never liked bad boys. I prefer who can treat me like a lady and give me respect. I still have 4 out of 8 in that list so thats a win

hickerydickerydockmouse · 23/02/2019 18:52

oh and intelligent. I love intelligent people.

EnglishRose13 · 23/02/2019 19:12

Wedding rings. Not in a "challenge accepted" way! I just think a manly hand with a wedding ring on is hot as hell.

Unfortunately, the husband doesn't wear his...

Moonflower12 · 23/02/2019 19:42

Oooh a Belfast accent. Really strong . Knickers straight off....especially if he said " your man"!

DO changing gear and driving gives me fanny gallops.

Moonflower12 · 23/02/2019 19:42

DP

RagingWhoreBag · 23/02/2019 19:55

Like Jim McDonald from Corrie Moonflower?!

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