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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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Drogosnextwife · 21/02/2019 21:00

@Decormad38

My dp wears checked pj bottoms but my dad also wears them all the time too so it's very much a turn off for me 😂

BitOfFun · 21/02/2019 21:04

I remember as a teenager being in Rouen for the day and seeing all the sexy French men striding through the city centre in their trench coats at office tipping-out time. It made quite the impression. So, a man in a good coat. But you never see them here.

anothernewone · 21/02/2019 21:05

@ratonastick a guy in my office comes in with his tie untied every day- is well off putting

MoneyWhatMoney · 21/02/2019 21:06

DH in an old school rugby shirt (the ones with a proper collar). Or in a suit.

He has a grey cap that he wears when he walks the dogs which make him look so handsome [random]

Hands - big but neat.

Confidence (not arrogance). When someone is quietly self assured and it gives them a presence.

Good with animals (watching DH handle horses makes me 😍) - mix of confidence and gentleness.

Big, wide strong shoulders (I have a definite soft spot for rugby players) Blush

Asthenia · 21/02/2019 21:10

I love very fit, lithe men. Doing things like jumping over fences/gates, lifting very heavy things...just makes me weak at the knees

TheCatsWhiskers · 21/02/2019 21:11

Rolled up shirt sleeves and slightly tanned forearms, while changing gear in a car.

My DH has an automatic now and it just isn't the same Grin

I make him drive my car in the summer Blush

StripeyChina · 21/02/2019 21:11

ToeDust you need the Yoga in Kilts book... ;)

For me, its a posh accent, intellectual confidence, smelling good, a good suit OR a Guernsey / clean jeans look, how he is around staff/waiters, and whether he can make me laugh. Oh and kind yet fuck-me eyes help!

bibbitybobbityyhat · 21/02/2019 21:13

Just reading back.

I was once stopped by a policeman in a stab vest, it was the least sexy thing that has ever happened to me and he was the most unattractive male that has ever crossed my path. And that is saying something. He was the ultimate cock, God it still makes me shudder and this was more than 10 years ago.

AllPizzasGreatAndSmall · 21/02/2019 21:17

Men steering with the palm of their hand (god knows why)

This really irritates me - it's like they're trying to show off somehow, but there's nothing impressive about it and it just looks stupid.

JacquettaW · 21/02/2019 21:17

Total thread derail. @StripeyChina OMG I've just looked at that yoga and it's the funniest thing I've ever seen 😂

Unbelievable18 · 21/02/2019 21:19

A man whose smile when he sees me lights up his face. A man who runs and loves music. A man with strong arms.

MumUnderTheMoon · 21/02/2019 21:20

I like it when a guys sleeves are a bit overlong and cover the back of their hands and reach the first knuckle on their fingers.

leigh39 · 21/02/2019 21:22

I love a man with a beard ...

Interesting to hear others preferences

Beard or no beard ???????

katseyes7 · 21/02/2019 21:22

'Scruffy' men. Not dirty, they have to be very clean and smell nice, but smart/suits don't do it for me.
Men with long dark hair.
Men with eyeliner.
Cuban heels.
(Yep, l grew up in the glam rock era. Adam Ant and David Bowie)
Patchouli on men. l hate it on women but it's divine on men's skin.
Beautiful hands.
Very old jeans. Especially with Cuban heels. :D

l'm going for a lie down now.

novasglowx · 21/02/2019 21:23

Finger tattoos and guys who are totally messed up. Broken? I know I can't fix you but I'll fall over myself trying! Grin

CourageCalls · 21/02/2019 21:23

Suit but with the jacket off, rolled up sleeves, top button undone and tie slightly askew.

A quiet confidence (not arrogance) but could totally quote Bryon and Shelley. Crisp RP accent.

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GingerSwan · 21/02/2019 21:25

Veiny hands, pock marks and big noses 😂

JacquettaW · 21/02/2019 21:26

@katseyes7 Yes eyeliner! Had the biggest crush on Brian Molko during my teens!

katseyes7 · 21/02/2019 21:26

Fiveredbricks Oh god, yes. Give me a horny handed artisan any day. l've been out with a few guitarists, and they always have calloused fingers.

novasglowx · 21/02/2019 21:27

@SummerIsNearer Omg I'm not alone with the Ralph Fiennes Schindler's List thing Grin

FlumpyMummy · 21/02/2019 21:27

Men who can fix things
Dimples
Seeing men have fun with their kids
Men who wear scarf with their coat
Nice smile
Floppy hair
Big strong arms

katseyes7 · 21/02/2019 21:30

JacquettaW l've currently got a major crush on Dave Vanian. Like in the Eloise video. Glorious.

wendywoopywoo222 · 21/02/2019 21:32

Camouflage trousers and a hi viz jacket. Swoon

monkeysox · 21/02/2019 21:32

A bloke that can play guitar. Ooh what they can do with their hands.

panticus · 21/02/2019 21:34

Scars, especially on the face. I love them on women too.

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