So the "dad bod" has been in the media for some years now as the preferred body shape that women are attracted to. Although the media depiction is often not really a dad bod at all and too buff. So what is your view on a real dad bod? Is it really attractive or is it just a way for guys with a big belly to feel better about themselves?
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1 mo
So the poll and comments suggest that there are women that like a dad bod but more seem to prefer and fitter body. My personal view is that a fitter body is more appealing, I wouldn't want a dad bod for myself. I let myself go a little during my marriage, but after the divorce got back to the gym and tonned up again. I'm not like ripped and wouldn't ever want to be but I'm in good shape for a 45 year old guy and put work into my physique, I'm also careful with my diet too.
Do women really prefer a dad bod or is it just so big guys feel better about themselves?
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Anonymous
1 mo
So for me (and perhaps a lot of other girls) I didn’t actually realized it was something I like until I had actually been with a man who had a dad bod. He took my virginity actually. I had always pictured myself being with an athletic guy or the pretty boy type but I ended up falling for a guy who was very handsome but just not conventionally handsome. I didn’t think she was somebody I would like until I met him. Once we had sex a few times I was hooked. We ended up breaking up eventually but it’s like the whole “dad bod” things was now on my radar just as much the athletic men. I don’t prefer dad bod but I definitely don’t think it’s a problem. The key isn’t to just let yourself go though. You should always make sure your health and confidence in your own body is top priority. But if you have a dad bod then you can still be just as attractive as the other body types and that’s no lie
PrettyPriya | 137 opinions shared on Dating topic.
Yoda
1 mo
Really couldn’t care less. Subconsciously, I probably cared about my currents interest’s body but hardly my focus.
Plus, nothing that can’t be worked on if he wanted to. I absolutely love to do yoga with my boyfriend. Mostly because he sucks at it lmao. It is comical to watch.
Big, strong rugby guy doing yoga is a sight and then some! 😂
Yeah I can't watch myself in a mirror doing yoga, as a big built guy I just look ridiculous, not that I care about masculinity but it's not a very masculine thing lol
Obviously you like you current man's body, but what body type is he if you don't mind me asking?
Its not a reflection on what you normally find attractive about a man, i know it's more than just about a body and about the person, I was just curious what his body type is. I know you didn't choose him because of his body and no need to be embarrassed 😊
Rocket yoga you say? I will have to look this up! Thanks for the advice.
And yes lol. Not concerned about him not being masculine. Lol He is just a bigger guy and not flexible as he is just a beginner in yoga. I just appreciate he tries!
These women on here are so dishonest. Why won’t you get yourself a beer belly and walk up to a girl to get her number? I garuantee you 100% she won’t give it to you. Women don’t like fat guys. Sure there may be some weirdos out there who find beer bellies and fat attractive but these aren’t the majority
Look, I'd prefer the body of the man in this picture to some steroidal-looking over pumped gym maniac who eats only chicken breasts and egg yolks. That's simply because the roid dude is clearly over focused on appearances and is probably imbalanced. However, I think I would be more sexually attracted to this guy in the pic if he worked out a couple of times more per week and had some definition going. But if he is an amazing person otherwise, I'm not going to hold it against him or worry about it too much. That said, 'Dad bod' now seems to be the new term for fat and pudgy. If he's unhealthy, then no, it's not attractive.
I keep myself in shape for me! Now... Ill be honest im not really "cut" but I can lift 80 lbs over my head and work all day without getting tired, that's the standard of fitness a single man needs to have. If I had a wife a kids looking to me as an example of masculinity though, i would totally take the extra time to have that six pack a have a more defined physic because I want the sex to be hot and my children to respect me. I try to stay about three months away from a hot bod just in case a lady is looking to get serious.
I think they mostly just want someone with strong arms and a mature face that doesn't look like a young boy. They know most people with 6 pack abs are very cut, but not actually strong most of the time. But that doesn't mean they want someone fat either. Mostly not skinny, strong arms, and a mature face.
My take is that girls are sexually attracted to men with a 6-pack. I always see it in girls and my partner when there are topless guys with a 6-pack and big arms they go all 'funny'.
But I why some don't mind or prefer the dad bod is purely because the guys will be more 'down to earth' and easy going.
So i think it's a rather complex one.
But yeah, I think generally it's so guys can feel better about themselves :-)
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Anonymous
1 mo
I think many women prefer a partner with a dad bod, but not because it is more attractive looking, but for example because they rather want the lifestyle that comes with it. Fact is most Americans are overweight, so the norm is that men have a dad bod (or bigger) and the same for the women. Many are self-conscious and have low view on their on body, thinking if they are chubby themself, they will not fit with someone fit and better with someone who is similar.
I like dad bods but its not " to feel better about myself" i genuinely find them sexy. Having sex is fun. They are fun to cuddle. I even orgasmed once i rubbed against his belly. He felt bad but all i did was rub my pussy against his belly.
All bodies are beautiful. Im not into super sculpted abs but i assume they come with perkd like longet stamina and faster hip thrusts. Everyone has their perk.
Women aren’t men. They’re not like us. They have no Preference.
However no one wants a fat lazy guy. Usually means low energy and a small dick. You can still get attractive girls. But means you have to work a lot harder to get one. And will be harder to get those girls who are very selective who they sleep with.
@vanillasaltan You gotta know the meaning of the words before you use it you child. Beta men agree to whatever women say in hopes that'll get them laid. I dont care I speak my mind. My thoughts dont give a FK about your or someone else feelings.
We all get a gut from time to time, we’re human. I acknowledge it and work on it. I feel better when really fit. Then my thoughts go to how I look for my partner. I feel the same about men who choose not to work on themselves.. it’s a choice. Theirs. I personally do not “prefer” it in honesty. But it ain’t my body so not my choice.
I hadn't looked at it from that point of view, interesting 🤔
Opinion Owner
1 mo
Yeah most people prefer to lie to themselves rather than accept uncomfortable truths. Everybody does this in some way, but I’d say that women do it a lot more.
But all studies show that when given a choice women prefer men with signs of upper body strength: muscular shoulders, chest, back, v-shaped torso.
It could also be that a woman’s idea of what a Dad bod is, is different to what men think it is. As in what they mean is a bulky, strong looking guy who maybe has a bit of fat, who isn’t ripped, doesn’t have a six pack. Not a guy with a fat stomach but also a pencil neck and noodle arms.
Dad bods are cool, I don't mind them. I don't really have a preference when it comes to guys and their appearance honestly. All I ask is for guys to practice good hygeine and be self-aware lol...
They don't. It's just a shitty internet trend to pretend they're not picky, and to make themselves look good. But as I've seen a lot in the comments of these posts: "Where are those women in real life? Because I've only seen them on the internet"
I don't find them attractive. I think that's targeted more towards people who are already in relationships and the husband ends up getting a "dad bod". They're saying the hubby is still attractive. I like muscles.
Most women that I see with guys who have a “dad bod” are married to them. There’s a very high chance he didn’t have that body when they first started dating.
Agreed, I didn't have a dad bod when I met my ex wife. Didn't exactly get a dad bad while married but I did let myself slip a bit. Sorted that right out as soon as I got divorced.
I have been spending a lot of time at the beach and I have noticed that there are not many fit people of either gender. In fact they are the exception to the rule.
Personally not into it but some girls genuinely do like dad bods. I don’t think they’re saying it out of pity that’s genuinely just what some girls are into.
@Chthou95 I’m just going off what I’ve heard from friends but some girls like it because they say they’re better at cuddling and it makes them feel smaller in comparison. But also by dad bods they just mean guys who are a little beefy, not super fat guys. So if you’re thinking by dad bods people mean fat guys, then yeah I don’t know any girls who have a thing for actual fat dudes.
I think girls are lying to themselves or only want to sound politcally correct. But no girl wants an oversighweight dude. The only dudes girls want are dudes with abs, muscles, strong jawline and a good height. Too many people try bullshit men on here
@Chthou95 you can't speak for all girls. I'd say yeah majority of girls want what you described but there's girls who are into other stuff too. Just like majority of guys want a girl who's slim and fit, there's always that minority of men who genuinely are attracted to overweight women. I don't think it's fair to say girls are lying when they say theyre into chubby guys just because it isn't the norm.
Believe ot or not, this might trigger you, but men's preferences for women vary a lot more then women's. 99.9% of women are not attracted to chubby men. They want what i described earlier.
From what I've seen, most women have been the same. Show me one that's different and has different preferences other than the one i described most women are attracted to. And usually girls get triggered when i say men are more open and have varying taste of what they find attractive
I like fit guys. I didn't even know this was a trend
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Anonymous
1 mo
Also if you read their definition of "dad bod", it's not what I call dad bod or like pictured lol. Somehow it got called that though, which is hysterical.
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lightbulb27 | 2.1K opinions shared on Dating topic.
Guru
1 mo
I suspect they accept it because women want to know dad won't leave or be taken away. this seems like a natural solution.
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Anonymous
1 mo
Oddly enough the only people that I've seen who are into dad bods are some gay men. I like my men on the skinny side.
To me, “dad bods” are very unattractive. I prefer guys who are fit and in shape.
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VanillaSalt | 408 opinions shared on Dating topic.
Explorer
1 mo
Lmao it’s all bullshit. Women want a hot guy period.
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Anonymous
1 mo
Let’s be honest. Nobody’s preferred body type is an out of shape, middle aged body. Just like most men prefer women who are young and in shape, women, for the most part, have the same preference.
I think you have to distinguish from Dough "Dad" From Strong "Dad".
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Aiko_E_Lara | 1.3K opinions shared on Dating topic.
Guru
1 mo
A lot don't really prefer it but I can still see a lot of girls still ending up with a dad bod. Because a lot of them also have mom bods.
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Anonymous
1 mo
So many girls appeasing men in the comment section. Pick mes are what y'all are. Fucking disgusting how you all can't be logical and choose good looks AND a nice bank account.
Because what does a “nice bank account” have to do with you wanting to date a man if you aren’t a gold digger, do you just ask a man on the first date if he’s rich?
Opinion Owner
1 mo
I'm not going to explain why financial stability is important to you. You're literally 21 years old. Stop responding to me and go like all the other desperate girls that appease you losers. They have no options; that's why they spare your fragile feelings.
😂😂😂 I know why financial stability is important, you just sound like a gold digger. It’s not always what you say it’s how you say it
Opinion Owner
1 mo
Girls in this comment section are truly pathetic. You guys never know how to stay on code with other girls. Always appeasing men who would never do the same for you. Men will never convince their buddies to settle down with 250lb middle aged 40 year old women. But you have girls my age talking about "all bodies are beautiful".
Is this sarcasm? Everything I said applies to girls that lander to men. They're either insecure, have a sugar daddy (willing to overlook abdominal fat/chicken legs, ED, etc), or have absolutely no options. So they settle with a skinny fat geriatric man over a ripped attractive guy in his 20s.
@Chthou95 i don't like political correctness either. but once you start to translate that language it's going to be really easy to know, what people really mean.
Please get strong to protect your wife women and children and elderly Its effeminate to aspire to be weak and fat. Its disgusting and not attractive. I feel pity for dad bods.
Oh yeah and to OP donkey dan i dont want you even if you have a strong body because if you are who i remember you as then you are an ugly disgusting misogynist loser pig
@Nzirtbfnfn7 Does not seem to be the case, My neck looks like its receding into my broad shoulders. Most people can afford to loose some weight here and there.
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