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Which man would you rather date?

102 replies

MoreHolidays · 16/05/2022 07:53

Man A: Tall (6'3), thin, in average shape.

Man B: Average height (5'9) but very good shape (six-pack, wide chest, muscular bum).

Assume both are compatible with you in terms of personality and are very attracted to you.

Which would you choose and why?

OP posts:
Ganymedemoon · 16/05/2022 08:57

If it's just about looks and physical attraction I would go for the 2nd as when horizontal height does not matter and I prefer a nice bod over height!

However for a relationship would not really be only about their looks so could not possibly say.

EvenMoreFuriousVexation · 16/05/2022 08:59

I would pick the one who's better at sex.

Antarcticant · 16/05/2022 09:01

Marineboy67 · 16/05/2022 08:55

If you had to choose between two women, one is 5 ft 10, very slim no hips and flat chested with blonde hair.The other lady is 5ft 4, quite curvy and rather busty with small feet and bit of a mum tum. Which one would you choose?

Apart from the small feet 5 ft 4 lady sounds like me! I'd go for 5'10 lady as I like (and envy) really tiny, almost flat boobs .

Comedycook · 16/05/2022 09:04

All things being equal except body type...I'd choose B. I am not too bothered about height and 5'9" isn't short. I really really am not attracted to thin men.

MorrisZapp · 16/05/2022 09:07

The one with kind, crinkly eyes.

Fairislefandango · 16/05/2022 09:12

If you had to choose between two women, one is 5 ft 10, very slim no hips and flat chested with blonde hair.The other lady is 5ft 4, quite curvy and rather busty with small feet and bit of a mum tum. Which one would you choose?

Having said I didn't mind in the male exampls, I immediately had an answer for this one, but I guess that's because I can only really answer based on which one I'd rather be, as I'm not attracted to women. I'd go for the 5'10" one every time.

CooooCoooo · 16/05/2022 09:20

The one who makes me laugh more.

Alcemeg · 16/05/2022 09:28

Based on the "meat market" approach you seem to prefer, why not go the whole hog and get them to whap it out onto the table so you can compare measurements?

MagnoliatheMagnificent · 16/05/2022 09:37

The one who is kind. The one who is caring. The one who thinks about you not just themselves. The one who has similar morals and views on the world.

ValerieCupcake · 16/05/2022 09:38

Alcemeg · 16/05/2022 09:28

Based on the "meat market" approach you seem to prefer, why not go the whole hog and get them to whap it out onto the table so you can compare measurements?

Let's hope one of them isn't Peter Andre then.

blueagain · 16/05/2022 09:40

I’d date both at least three dates and find out who I’m more compatible with. Kiss both. I once really fancied a guy and his breath stank. You also need to see their “little guys” if you get my meaning. Again, really fancied a guy and he looked great. His little guy was deformed. Tiny, like a cadburys chocolate finger and bent in a weird direction. What I’m saying is you need a lot more information!

Ihatethenewlook · 16/05/2022 09:42

I don’t like skinny. I’d go for a bit overweight that a big under, so based on looks alone I’d go for b

ElenaSt · 16/05/2022 09:46

Neither. I don't like skinny and I don't like short men.

I suppose I would go for the tall man and help him put on weight and get in shape.

Googlecanthelpme · 16/05/2022 09:47

Well assuming this is based purely on personal preference then B because tall men give me the ick.
I like average height with a good body, really do not like slim frames with noodle arms.
Also being in shape does not mean spends loads of time in the gym - it’s perfectly achievable to spend an hour in the gym 3-4 times a week and have a great body.
And that’s only approx 6% of your week.

Antarcticant · 16/05/2022 09:52

lso being in shape does not mean spends loads of time in the gym - it’s perfectly achievable to spend an hour in the gym 3-4 times a week

By my standards that is loads of time in the gym. 😄 I don't go to gyms at all and prefer to get my excercise outdoors.

IncompleteSenten · 16/05/2022 09:55

It's highly unlikely that they are exactly the same in every non physical way.
One will surely be more intelligent or more well read or funnier etc.

I'd go for the shorter one cos I'm barely 5'2"

Sunnytwobridges · 16/05/2022 10:01

If ALL things are equal the. Most definitely B

5128gap · 16/05/2022 10:17

Neither. I only consider men who are 6' 3" AND have a great body. I'm way too close to perfect myself to need to compromise.😉

Whoatealltheminieggs · 16/05/2022 10:20

I’d date them both and do the rules on them until one dropped the ball and nexted himself.

HelenHywater · 16/05/2022 10:22

Date both of them I think until there's a winner....

AllThingsServeTheBeam · 16/05/2022 10:26

A - I am 6 ft myself

Purplecatshopaholic · 16/05/2022 10:29

Whichever I got on better with - so personality, sense of humour, etc.

poetryandwine · 16/05/2022 10:47

If I couldn’t make up my mind I would go out with both of them until I did.

CandyApplePie · 16/05/2022 10:51

A...

I really don’t find short men attractive.

Ohsugarhoneyicetea · 16/05/2022 11:25

You're asking the wrong questions. If its just about sex, then surely whichever one you enjoyed having sex with more. If its about potentially more than sex, then there are many many attributes that come before a persons height and body type that will determine long term happiness or not. Ask the right questions and the answer will be obvious.