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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?

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ShimmeringIce · 24/02/2019 20:34

Restraint
Emotionally unavailable
A moment of vulnerability/compassion
Glasses + intelligence, its all in the mind for me!

Princessmushroom · 24/02/2019 20:52

Rugby player legs but a bit of chub

Basically my husband

TooManyPaws · 24/02/2019 21:00

I love it in period dramas when they have the men in those high trousers with braces holding them up, Victorian or Downton style. Especially when worn with the shirt, no jacket. I think it's how the trousers cling to the curves of the bum and belly, and emphasise the male figure much more than waist belts....

Total turn off is both ends of the scale - big baggy trousers or skinny jeans.

greenpop21 · 24/02/2019 21:14

Ooh now Richard Gere , yes he does do that a lot. Must gave been a top tip at acting school, a bit like Joey Tribiani and his 'smell the fart' look!

WallisFrizz · 24/02/2019 21:21

Goalkeepers and drummers. Maybe because they’re the lone wolf within a team.

Yy to the seeing sexy forearms change gears or drive one handed, and the back of the headrest parking thing.

I’m another non smoker who thinks that it is v sexy.

U2HasTheEdge · 24/02/2019 21:27

Strong arms and chest
A small gap in the front teeth
Lines around the eyes
A well defined jaw and long nose
Facial hair
Big hands
Tall
Good shoes/boots
Rough and ready looking
Strong legs
Sensitive and kind
Messy hair- not too messy but I am not a fan of super short hair.

All those things my husband has. He always was my type. He doesn't have body hair which I do like, but never mind!

I also love the smell of beer on his breath and love the smell of his armpits. I don't like strong BO smell obviously, but that slightly musky scent drives me crazy. I love it when he is looking sweaty because he has been working hard. He also does the little sniff thing, hard to explain but he looks adorable doing it and he has a sexy wink.

Nothing unusual though.

IamAporcupine · 24/02/2019 21:29

I can't resist a left handed man

greenpop21 · 24/02/2019 21:30

love the smell of his armpits. I don't like strong BO smell obviously, but that slightly musky scent drives me crazy. I love it when he is looking sweaty because he has been working hard.

This. DH had been working all day today on a DIY project and commented on his sweaty pits and how he needed a shower. I just got my nose right in there, I love fresh sweat, he thinks I'm a bit mad!

alaric77 · 24/02/2019 21:57

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AlexaAmbidextra · 25/02/2019 05:46

men with nice firearms

😂. I know this was a typo but ......... I had a relationship with an Armed Response Unit cop. Well I say relationship, it was really a shagfest. I found the thought of him with his Heckler and Koch slung across his chest a huge turn on. No idea why as I’m not at all a violent person.

SkinnyPete · 25/02/2019 06:17

Slightly protruding or visible vein on a woman's forehead or temple.

Bouldghirl · 25/02/2019 06:22

Those chest high waders that fishermen and sewer workers wear. No idea why - it’s just my thing.

theothermum · 25/02/2019 09:12

Tattoos. There's nothing sexier than a man in a suit when you know he's inked underneath it.
Short men. I don't like men who are much taller than me. I'm only 5'6.
Yes to facial hair.
Natural body smell (not sweat, but not masked by any perfumes either)
Good quality clothes

ScatteredMama82 · 25/02/2019 10:07

A broad back, not necessarily very muscly but I think broad shoulders and some visible muscle are just so masculine and it makes me go a bit weak at the knees. Thankfully my DH has a beautiful back, lol!

Wuddlingheights · 26/02/2019 11:19

@alaric77 was it This is 40? Main character is (my future husband) Paul Rudd, if so.

RagingWhoreBag · 26/02/2019 16:13

I love sarcasm too. I could jump House (Hugh Grant's doctor character) but Hugh does nothing for me.

Me too. The grumpy, unshaven, damaged, narcissist is so much more attractive than when he’s all British and nice! I had a filthy dream about him once too.

I love the look of stubble but sadly have to make DP shave before I can kiss him, as it rubs my face red raw.

But weird things that make me weak at the knees - erm moustaches Blush. Especially Joe Caputo from OITNB or Jason Schwartzman in The Darjeeling Ltd . Reckon tashes are due a comeback any day now.

BabyDarlingDollfaceHoney · 26/02/2019 17:44

I really like men that look tired. Like when they have dark under eye shadows and look like they don't get much sleep. Don't know why.

SinisterBumFacedCat · 26/02/2019 17:47

Confidence, not brash and loud but being very sure of yourself in your own skin.

TheFirstRuleOfFightClub · 26/02/2019 18:04

Raging Joe Caputo hmmmm Grin

alaric77 · 26/02/2019 18:56

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TradeyShady · 26/02/2019 19:04

You know how some people get that little indent/dimple right at the base of their back. That.

FintyTin · 01/03/2019 20:34

@TradeyShady - I’m curious...is that as in dimples of Venus, or a sacral dimple? One is definitely more random than the other!

CalmConfident · 01/03/2019 20:46

How about international rugby players in fullkit post-training buying herbs in waitrose?

This was actually encounted by my DH this afternoon, and he told me whilst I was reading this thread !

xsquared · 01/03/2019 20:47

Not sure whether this counts as random but high cheekbones and a square jaw line.

My celebrity crushes all have them.

CalmConfident · 01/03/2019 20:47

This is quite specific - wish I had gone shopping too now Grin

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