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How do you like your men BUILT?

118 replies

Beth9009 · 17/01/2014 10:34

I've always liked mine lean and muscular, like a swimmer. Which is a shame because I've only ever been with one guy who was ripped with a 6-pack and that was when I was in high school! Don't think it'll ever happen now, though, unless I get can DP to the gym!

I also have a thing for broad shoulders! Like the cartoonish V-shape of wide shoulders and a slim waist, yum!

OP posts:
ivykaty44 · 17/01/2014 12:18

With a brain in his head and comforting arms, a kind heart along with a faithful sole and honest eyes, any other decent characteristics are a bonus :)

Leviticus · 17/01/2014 12:21

Tall, solid looking with broad hairy chest and big forearms. DH basically (another smug one).

Clarabumps · 17/01/2014 12:22

Skinny but muscular, wiry built. No stomach fat at all.. It gives me the heave (despite having a tummy myself) No hint of a moob.
Not a fan of big and stocky. I love tall men but dp is only 5ft 8. I'm 5ft 10 but is of my preferred build so that makes up for it. :)

HotDAMNlifeisgood · 17/01/2014 12:22

No physical preference. Although I think I like them to be at least a bit taller and broader than me. That's not hard, though, as I am pretty short and slim.

dontcallmehon · 17/01/2014 12:23

I like over 6 foot, muscly but athletic rather than bulky, with broad shoulders. Luckily I have one of those.

FreakinAllAboutSugar · 17/01/2014 12:25

Khal Drogo, only not dead or fictional.

overmydeadbody · 17/01/2014 12:27

Tall, strong and lean.

Short hair and facial hair, I love stubble.

But I have fancied all sorts of guys over the years, I can't pin point one thing.

The only thing they have all had in common is that they are not shorter than 5 foot 9 and they have no belly fat. Could never fancy a man who had a belly.

poopooheadwillyfatface · 17/01/2014 12:28

Lanky. I like lanky. I think - god he's a lanky streak of piss...helllooooo.

Daft really, I am a well rounded shortarse.

overmydeadbody · 17/01/2014 12:30

Clara I agree. Round and fat just doesn't do it for me. Glad other people like that though.

My DP is built perfectly. Flat stomach, muscly cyclist's legs, beautiful back and shoulders, defined arms from all his climbing, and a nice pert bottom to top it all off.

It is nice that there is so much variety in what we like.

BikeRunSki · 17/01/2014 12:32

Well over 6' and broad shoulders. Ideally, blonde. DH has black fair, but otherwise fits the bill. Although the best shag I have ever had was barely 5'8",but otherwise perfectly formed.

Dwerf · 17/01/2014 12:35

I love a lanky, skinny guy.

lubeybooby · 17/01/2014 12:36

Tall with big shoulders and arms or at least not skinny.

WhatAFeline · 17/01/2014 12:41

Much as I deplore the objectification of anyone, men included I do seem to be more attracted to taller, slightly overweight men. However, DP isn't like this and he is lovely! Smile

Mrsantithetic · 17/01/2014 12:45

I'm a bit weird.

I like broad shoulders but the real bit of the attraction is the shoulder blades and the upper back. Dp is spot on almost like a bit of a stoop and rounded shoulders.

Sleeves must graze the knuckle.

My Dp has long hair which usually I'm indifferent to but it really suits him and it's Who he is if that makes sense.

Otherwise nice forearms and baggy trousers near the bum. I quite like square knee caps too.

Sasquatch75 · 17/01/2014 12:46

Seriously don't know what I saw in my exh!! Obviously wasn't his body... He's very scrawny and however much he tried to build muscle, he just couldn't.

My type is definitely broad shouldered with a bit of muscle. Not ripped, just someone who can protect me. Lol how corny does that sound!!

Pantah630 · 17/01/2014 12:48

The larger of the hairy bikers is my OH to a tee, without the accent and cooking skills but with more bikes, luckily. In make believe land I ere towards tall, dark and brooding, Richard Armitage, Alan Rickman as Snape or older and greying, Charles Dance, Sam Elliot type. Not keen on six packs really, worthy of a once over but not to snuggle against.

freakin I have a mate who is the spitting image of Khal Drogo and the doting father of four girls. He's lovely and I'm always tempted to ask his DW if he's her moon and stars Grin

msdiamant · 17/01/2014 12:49

No bier belly or looking like pregnant even if it is an early stage, stil, a "no".
No moobs. Not thin like a teenager. No thick neck which makes head look small.

Joysmum · 17/01/2014 12:54

Taller and bigger than me!

BlueStones · 17/01/2014 12:58

Skinny is my preference, though I've been attracted to all types. Skinny floppy-haired blokes are the ones who catch my eye on the street. Don't mind what height; I'm a shortarse myself.

FreakinAllAboutSugar · 17/01/2014 13:06

Pantah Do it!!! Grin

I bought my friend and her fiance the Khal and Khaleesi mug set from the HBO shop for their engagement. Hoping they'll have a Dothraki theme wedding but it's looking unlikely....

sonlypuppyfat · 17/01/2014 13:08

Big muscles nice hands like my DH.

ElectricalBanana · 17/01/2014 13:10

I like them 6ft2", about 11.5 stones, long dark curly hair. Beard.

Look like the love child of Dave grohl and peter capaldi.

Nice pert bum

Not very hairy

Oh.... Just described my husband!

I find men who are "ripped" a real turn off, I get pictures of fire fighters etc with their tops of sent to me via Facebook and tbh they leave me cold. I am not that interested in the male body but I fancy my 50 year old biker like mad...I tell you, silver sex is bloody fantastic!!!

redundantandbitter · 17/01/2014 13:12

Someone posted this ...

Broad shoulders narrow hip. Strong and naturally muscular. Dark hair. Deep voice.....sigh....

Add in a northern accent, animated hands, HUGE thighs, lovely shoulders and good lips ... My exp that I still massively fancy. The knob.

Oh- and SMELL! think I'm a bit weird but I love the smell of men's sweat, just a hint. I can actually feel myself 'switch on'. Used to ask exp not to wash. Guess that's pheromones ... Please tell me that someone else feels that way quietly hoping I'm not a freak

Pantah630 · 17/01/2014 13:21

freakin It would certainly liven up AIBU wedding threads....only two members of my tribe died at my wedding, AIBU to think they've ruined my day and I should cut them all off and move across the narrow sea?

TheGingerBreadWoman · 17/01/2014 13:23

Thighs you can climb up......Grin

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