Is a women being overweight an immediate turn off? What about for men?
Is there a certain limit? Like, can they look/be attractive and be 30 lbs overweight or is it just an immediate NO!? You don't look any further at them or try to get to know them if they aren't fit?
There's muscular, fit, normal, and something below normal I'm not sure what to call.
Generally speaking, most men would be completely turned off by a woman who would fall under the category of "overweight". They can't help it, it's in their DNA to feel this way.
So what if you have to spend a lot of time around her - like at work and you find out this girl is funny, smart, got a lot going for her - would you consider dating or a long term relationship even though she is overweight? Would you be worried she get heavier and just not take a chance or do guys even think about that? - 4 months ago
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It depends on the guy. Some guys might be okay, but like I said, on average, most guys would be against it. Look at it like this, when a guy is asked to picture a girl in his mind he would date, 99% of the time she isn't going to be overweight, she might have some, but not "over".
On the same topic but with a slightly different point of view,
Love and/or liking someone can be mysterious, so a guy might look past his dislike for overweight women because of an unique connection to one. - 4 months ago
Question Asker
So true that loving/liking someone can sometimes by mysterious! Women also can find themselves sometimes attracted to someone they would definitely have never thought they would ever be attracted to.
Thanks to all the guys for your honesty! - 4 months ago
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I hate myself for this answer, but I do find overweight girls unattractive. Sorry.
Well, there is a big difference between "fit" and "overweight". Someone who is an average weight doesn't have to be fit to be attractive. But to answer the question, yes someone that is 30 or more pounds overweight is an immediate turn off. Not only would they be physically unappealing to me, I would have a hard time establishing a connection with them mentally or emotionally, since I have a hard time understanding why people don't take care of their bodies and allow themselves to become overweight. So it's just as much a difference of lifestyles as it is a physical problem.
I love women in all shapes and sizes but of course I draw a line if the chick is obese or in other words 200 pounds. A few extra pounds are fine, gives me something to grab on.
I'm not going to lie and sit here and say that someone's physical appearance doesn't have anything to do with the overall attraction I feel ( or don't ) for them. HOWEVER it is not the most important factor . I think people should want to take care of themselves, but I always remember to keep the fact that everyone is not meant to be a slim in the back of my mind. I have a co-worker who is a '' big boy '' , but he has an awesome face and even more awesome then that is his personality. To answer your question if I haven't already I do think a person can be attractive even while carrying the 30 extra pounds. Sexy isn't just face value or even a body image being attractive is all about CONFIDENCE. It may take a little while , ( because I'm human and have my own hang ups to get over) but if someone is worth knowing regardless of size I'll get around to it.
I'm the same way. I may be immediately turned off by looks by an overweight guy - however, if I find out he has a big, generous and funny soul - he becomes more attractive. I think a lot of women are open to the idea of a big teddy bear guy taking care of them. Doesn't seem like it for guys though. It could be the love of their life and they will go for the skinny minny who will be mean and controlling - instead of the women who will treat them like a prince. - 4 months ago
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