Do men ever date down looks wise?

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UnicornLobotomy · Accepted Answer

The picture is kind of a bad example, the woman is a gymnist if I remember. The question is silly if you’re just counting looks in the face. There are obese guys with good faces and obese women with good faces. And millions of average unathletic body types with great faces out there of each sex.

Attractiveness is a on a bell curve and most people factor in the entire body for a good rate. Obviously women will factor in wealth and even personality/sociability way more than men, but you can’t just see that by sight.

My anecdotal evidence is that I see men dating down in looks wayyy more often. Why? Laziness mixed with the fact young average looking women have way more options than men of their age, partly due to social media and partly due to human sex’s simply being biologically very different. Older guys have more options than women of their age, but younger women have more options than younger men. Its one of those no brainers people tend to forget if they don’t sit and actually think about it.

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MrOracle · Accepted Answer

Yes, for sure.

Everyone likes beauty, even if there is a range of opinions of what that means exactly, but while there are people who are extremely image conscious, most "relationship men" tend to prioritize other things and are willing compromise on beauty - to some degree - to get it.

If you aren't actually pursuing "relationship men" - if you are going for guys who are only looking for casual relationships and especially if they are among the top guys - then those guys don't care about your morals and values, your personality, or your past, so all you really have to offer them is your beauty and your sexuallity, and if that guy can easily get women, then you will probably only get ANYTHING from him if you can offer conventional beauty - but let's also be clear that such men are NOT offering relationships, at best, you will get some attention and a bit of his lifestyle in trade for casual sex. Nothing more.

Luv2BRealExotic13 · Accepted Answer

Simone is gorgeous, her husband is not that attractive in my opinion. That’s okay as I’m not the one married to him and he wouldn’t be on my radar. I think his personality is trash. Implying Simone isn’t attractive physically is all the way crazy!

To answer the question there are people who don’t go for people as physically attractive as they are for many reasons. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, insecurities, some people don’t care as much as they care about personality traits (looks fade eventually, god-forbid but accidents/injuries do happen.). Some people don’t engage in vanity as much as others.

Radiate143 · Accepted Answer

All the time. Also, I don't think. Owens is all that better looking than Simone at all. He has dimples and some lightish eyes apart from that whats the big deal? If Simone was light skinned, this wouldn't even be a discussion. Anyway, she's the prize. I like her. Her attitude her presence. Go Ms. Biles

jennifer_bloom · Answer

Even if Simone Biles was not a famous athlete, she has a beautiful face and body and a good personality which is rare among high status women like her.

DishLady · Answer

"Down" in the eyes of some folks is "WAY UP" in the eyes of others.

kylee2437 · Answer

But why the picture of Simone Biles and her man?

coachTanthony · Answer

Yes if they are poor or short.

blueonblack22 · Answer

I got a friend who always dated older women. Much older women (12+ year age gaps).

He’s not a bum. He’s always got a job but he really hasn’t ever excelled in a particular career. He’s also very adventurous and creative (he makes artwork, jewelry, etc).

But these women usually let him live at their places. He saves money on rent.

To each his own but I could never in my life do something like that. I’m too proud. To independent. Work too hard on making a decent living to do something like that.

Novacane · Answer

They do more often than one may think. A lot of it comes from society but we are more likely to see women "better looking" and more physically appealing than men. You can have two people who are equal in terms of looks and the girl will still get put slightly above the guy. Also, woman have lots more avenues to make themself look pretty like makeup up therefore it would be rarer to see someone with a natural face to be good looking. Therefore, guys are more than likely to not be as facially appealing.

Lliam · Answer

I'm sure some do. Some will take whatever they can get. And there is nothing wrong with that.

But it's also a matter of taste. One guy might be attracted to a certain kind of face, figure or style that others don't find that attractive. I know that I'm not attracted to certain women that some guys think are gorgeous.

And dating down, looks-wise, doesn't always mean "settling". There is more to beauty than looks. A guy might be attracted to woman's personality, mannerisms, intellect, values and other factors. An average looking woman might be a true prize. And some guys don't care about the opinions of others. They don't see women as commodities like flashy cars clothes, watches or houses.

In the end, who cares what other people think.

ohmyguy · Answer

Well ya when we recognise that super models n play boy bunnies. strippers n such attractiveness females are not easily attainable by most of us.. I'm amazed at what woman are willing to spread there legs too over what tend to overlook and only see as an option after being repeated disappointed by their top choice... and how eagerly they go back just to be used again.. same as before..
Looked wise we date what components us best at the time

I'd rather a girl with a healthy figure.
N I rather not date a skinny scrawny looking girl.. even if she looked super hot to most..
We only appear to trade down to prying eyes.. if it appears we traded down it only looks that way... in truth we're very pleased she's blessing us.

wiltingrosepetal · Answer

Strange photo to add since they look about the same but whatever. Normal people don't view each other numerically, like 10s and 7s and "That's dating up!" or "That's dating down!", sometimes people are just attracted to certain features. Nothing to post about really

Damaged00 · Answer

I was going to say that looks aren't always what's most important. That they probably believe they aren't dating down. That most men value more than what is on the outside plus a woman's personality can make her more attractive.. and so on. But then I read the guys opinions and realized I might be wrong. And I'm not really sure how I feel about it..

abc3643 · Answer

Absolutely. I knew a guy who was a real catch; brilliant, successful for the most part, but he always dated girls who... well... left a lot to be desired in the looks department. He married the second one.

While I think they are still together, I am not sure now and his life I suspect took a downward turn. Don't know what happened and I am not going to ask.

hello123456789 · Answer

Absolutely, men do this all the time. When a man dates down looks wise he has a better opportunity to keep the woman. She will be happier with him because he looks good. She will perform better for him. And he won't have to worry about her cheating on him for another person.

Purpleronnie · Answer

Surely that depends on how he sees himself? I've seen some plain men with stunning women. I just shrug and assume he has money or a big d***. Sure though , some probably do , just like some women do to obviously

JustinTheGreat · Answer

Is the picture implying that Simone isn’t attractive? 😭

While watching the Olympics I couldn’t help but notice how beautiful she is. She has such a pretty face.

I think her and her man look good together

rienna888 · Answer

Yes, I think my father dated down but he loved my mother and defended her. My mother is on the chunkier side, has anxiety and many mental and physical health issues. She doesn't work and doesn't drive, so is dependent on him for almost everything. I asked him if he thought my mom was pretty, and he said yes. Don't get me wrong I love my mom.

Nikki1989 · Answer

Not everyone is obsessed with looks, and dating down to you might be dating up to someone else.

Apple1996 · Answer

Almost never. Most men date women that are way better looking than they are. I see it way to often out in public. The woman will be a 9-10 and the guy like a 5

WhitneySnow · Answer

Sometimes but it really depends on the guy and how much he likes the girl

Kelley1 · Answer

For a one-night-stand, women demand an exceptionally attractive man but men are far less choosy. Men date down for sex but they marry equals.

oppai1 · Answer

I think they do but people are more cruel about it and men might be embarrassed to date down often because of it.

bobby_bush_eater · Answer

I don't know why this picture was chosen but I know a lot of good looking guys and pretty fit guys who date absolutely unattractive and overweight women.  So, yes men sometimes absolutely do.

exitseven · Answer

I know guys that would have sex with a snake if they could get somebody to hold the head.

Avicenna · Answer

LOL, men often do

HighValue · Answer

They often do. If more women didn't wear makeup it would be more obvious.

TheLovelyIntrovert · Answer

People you see as ugly other see as beautiful. Not really a fair question to ask.

Nifrayu · Answer

Yes. Looks are far from the most important thing.

genericname85 · Answer

They do if they don't have the socio economic status that can attract a better looking girl.

KlinkyCoder · Answer

I do. The only ones that have shown attraction and reply back most of the time are girls on my looks "level" or below.

dudegreat91 · Answer

Maybe. What may not be good looking to you may be attractive to him. The woman here looks more attractive than the guy

Luckycharms12 · Answer

Both men and women can not everything is based on looks

Iron_Man · Answer

Obviously he’s attracted to her Simone Biles

Vegasrunner · Answer

Men typically date down women typically date up.

Starrrboy · Answer

Actually a lot of really good looking guys are often with a girl who's nothing special..

Anonymous · Answer

It happens, but it's not the rule. Just like women CAN date guys of a lower economic value than they have. But they usually don't! ;)

Anonymous · Answer

I don't. I can't speak for every guy. Relationships take effort. And if I'm going to put forth effort it needs to be worth it.

Anonymous · Answer

A person with Downs Syndrome tends to look somewhat repulsive in the eyes of some people, so finding TWO people with this syndrome and getting them both together, would be the best idea.

shortster · Answer

It is difficult, because women are inherently more attractive than men.

Ladsin2 · Answer

Men take what they can get. Women are the picky ones.

Lonewolf1974 · Answer

I have before because if a guy doesn't 3/4 of the time he's after only one thing

dolemite58 · Answer

Yes cuz women’s nature is to date up so most guys have to date down.

Anonymous · Answer

Yup all the time, it's really only women who are hypergamous and date up.

dsrice071966 · Answer

I have not. The women is better looking then me all of the time.

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

PREFER NOT TOO... BUT I've DEFINITELY FUCKED DOWN MULTIPLE TIMES UNFORTUNATELY

4ngelic · Answer

sometimes but usually no

Lynx122 · Answer

All the time.

RedInnocent69 · Answer

Yeah, it happens. Looks aren’t always everything.

Enginn · Answer

Not me. I only date up

usr540 · Answer

Yeah, I see it quite often.

robocop666 · Answer

They always do

Anonymous · Answer

They're both unattractive.

tzdc21 · Answer

Yes they do.

Jay-_- · Answer

I don't think I do

Anonymous · Answer

I have

LiamJHayden · Answer

Probsably

jahaims · Answer

Duh.

Luopio27 · Answer

Hugh Jackman does!

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