Why is delicate an attractive trait for women to have?

[Anonymous]

being short, petite, thin, light, things like that

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Oh, and I forgot to say it, but being physically weak is part of the definition.

[t-8900]

because those are aspects lacking in the male dominated areas of life. I like to compete with men but not women. It is what it is. With such a girl its a breath of fresh air, it's soothing and relaxing, and its the type of energy i need in my life. Her delicate hands running through my hair, he soft spoken words whispered into my ear, a love for physical touch and contact.

[Asker]

I meant being small and weak.

[t-8900]

well I don't know about that. would seem counterintuitive would it not? from a biological standpoint it makes no sense. My guess is such guys might have been beaten on in younger years? insecure around male peers? I honestly couldnt tell you. thats rather strange tbh

[ChrisMaster69]

Gives short guys a chance.

Seriously though it’s a bit stereotypical and also say height that does not define how a person is, they can be 5’1 exceptionally confident and fiery.

none of those words actually equate to delicate.

It’s more of a fantasy thing for some guys.

would do my head in.

[Flower7]

Because those things you listed are the opposite of masculine traits.

[Subarugirl]

Because it makes men feel stronger and more masculine.

[Asker]

What does it say about a man if he's more attracted to strength and athleticism?

[Subarugirl]

That he's probably more secure in his own masculinity.

[Joeshamo]

@TomGarand Think about it this way, I give you 80 dollars and you give me 80 dollars back. What’s the point in that? It’s pointless safety. It’s the exchange of different values that gives things meaning and purpose. You give someone money you receive a service. You give the employer your time and work; now you get money. Everyones currency is not the same and you don’t want them to be. That’s why I don’t mind paying for dinner. I want to date a feminine woman. I want talk to another human with different ideas not my mirror.

[MrOracle]

For exactly the same reasons that most women prefer a man who is tall and strong: tall and strong are masculine traits and being small and delicate are feminine traits. The more masculine a man is, the more he tends to want feminine traits in his women, and vice versa.

[Asker]

"Most" women want a big strong man. You ever seen one who wanted equal power or wanted to be the boss?

[MrOracle]

Sure, but they are the exception, not the rule. There are always going to be exceptions.

[clampfan101]

Delicate things are often on seen as elegant and graceful, like flowers and birds.

I personally find elegance and gracefulness more appealing/valuable than sexual attractiveness. (Looking both delicate and hot is very possible, of course.) I love seeing girls with soft looking skin and smooth looking hair.

[Asker]

I shoulda clarified that I included "weak" in my definition.

[clampfan101]

Maybe that’s connected to men’s tendency to desire dominance.

[AllThatSweetJazz]

I don’t know.
I see a lot of women saying stuff about “it makes him feel masculine” but that not an actual reason. I think it’s probably a combination of health indicators and feminine indicators meaning it’s just simply a signal that this organism is a female of your species and they are healthy enough to bear children with you.
That seems like enough, it doesn’t need to mean anything more than that, it just seems like it should because it’s so intense.

[Aakash_Hangargi]

Delicate is to handle catuiously women are like some volatile chemical

If you don't handle them with love and care either they will wreck themselves or screw you both case it's your loss.


Most women's body is soft and like a mould as it's required to be strechy for accomudation of baby so bones density is less.

So they are more prone to injury if not careful

Well everybody likes to take care of someone it gives them purpose

[Notfabricated11]

Its not so much as an attractive trait for women to have but more so these are traits that typical traditional or predatory men see as easier to approach. Its like the whole damsel in distress thing. Personally I will take a gladiator over a damsel any day.

[Ryfyle]

Nah, i don't do Skelly, fucking spooky. I will go for the Farm Girl that knows what a Good Sandwich is every time than some H&M Fashion Ghoul. Vegan Vicky can go fuck off to her thinsporational cancer ward and have her sad, soy, and gluten free warm broth. Rather Dig Fence Posts and Chill with Helga at the farm and have a half pound cheeseburger.

[Anonymous]

Because those things are feminine (whether you like it or not) and masculine men like feminine women. That's all in the world that is going on here.

There is soooo much emphasis today on questioning and trying to redefine what is feminine and masculine, but we humans can't do that. The only "person" who can is mother nature.

These things are in our DNA, and mother nature decides.

[OlderAndWiser]

Men wanted to be needed as a protector for their woman.

[MCheetah]

It depends on the man, but usually it's Sexual Dimorphism. Tall men and short women equate tallness/height to masculinity and shortness/petite to femininity.

[Texaskid1]

Good question. It makes men feel in control. No man wants a macho woman just like women are not atracted to feminine men.

[Asker]

I'm a guy, and I find tomboyishness and physical strength HELLA attractive. If you define that as macho, you're wrong.

[Stoner710]

I think it is and then again I’m also attracted to Gal Gadot who could kick my ass in a second she was in the Israeli military and a combat instructor for two years

[Stoner710]

Gal Gadot looks physically weak bird she is strong as fuck

[TheorionMage]

Invokes atavistic innate male 'protector' inclinations...
"Women & children FIRST; all else is gratuitous" -Robert Heinlein

[PositiveNote]

It's because WE ARE NOT! Who's going to do all the finer things of life if we are busy ripping legs off deer and such?

[jasco]

I like short girls because their fun to cuddle with and to make fun of. Petite, thin and light being fun to pick up and honestly i just like short girls

[Doctadeek]

That's like asking why do men find woman attractive but not men... I don't know... It's just in our genes... We jus find it attractive

[Doctadeek]

There's no reason behind it,.. actually.. the reason might be that were straight, and delicate is a feminine quality... And since our biology wants us to mate with females... We are naturally attracted to those female qualities so that we don't try to reproduce with our own gender.. which is pointless

[Asker]

I'm straight, and I find strength, athleticism, and fighting skill attractive in women. In my head, delicate means "weak", and weakness isn't hot.

[Browneye57]

Men protect women. The weaker they are the more protection they need. It's built in sonny.

[Asker]

"It's built in, sonny." Not to me, it ain't. Strong and capable is where it's at.

[Browneye57]

Maybe you really like guys. Just sayin'.

[Asker]

So just because I like women that can fight for themselves means I'm gay. Do you know how stupid that sounds?

[Browneye57]

So just because you like your women to be like men, do you realize how stupid THAT sounds?
Yes, we're starting to think maybe you really want a guy.

[Asker]

Explain how wanting a woman who can fight for herself, be it through martial arts or other means, is wanting my woman to be like a man.

[Babygirl_S]

I doubt it's attractive to all men as some ridiculously handsome men have dated tall and athletic women only 🌝

[Anonymous]

It's part of being nurturing. You're more careful and precise around babies.

[Asker]

I meant being petite and weak.

[Opinion Owner]

To differentiate from men. If you were attracted to strong brave muscular people, you'd be attracted to guys.

[Asker]

What if you're a man who likes tougher women?

[Opinion Owner]

Then you are an outlier. Women didn't evolve to attract outliers, so the type of women you like are also outliers.

[Neosporin]

I'm not sure every guy feels the same way. Some guys might like spunky girls

[OddBeMe]

It’s not. I watched my wife put down a pound and half of crab legs on our first date.

[Asker]

What does that have to do with women having small, weak, light bodies? THAT is what I mean by delicate.

[OddBeMe]

Have you ever put down a pound of crab legs?

[Asker]

Uhhhh, no.

[OddBeMe]

Then you have a smaller weaker body than my wife.

[Asker]

How strong is she, anyway? Physically.

[Grubhub]

Tall, big ass, nice melons, nice friendly welcoming personality and that’s it. She don’t need to be rich idc

[This_Is_My_Opinion8]

Makes them look harmless and submissive. Some guys like that.

[WowwGirl]

Makes guys feel tough

[Asker]

And you do that for your man?

[WowwGirl]

I don't have to I'm very feminine

[WowwGirl]

I'm taller, thinner, and lighter in my build

[Asker]

I mean, do you find ways to make him feel strong, manly, and needed.

[WowwGirl]

No he does all those pretty effortless and is confident so he doesn't need constant affirmation

[WowwGirl]

We have a traditional relationship so he knows he's needed

[Ryfyle]

Why should a guy feel tough with a bulimic stick figure? Congrats on making a roided out manlets life, But I for one would date a Grey with a wig.

[WowwGirl]

@Ryfyle no idea who you are or what that was but sure

[WowwGirl]

@Ryfyle love a fan boy

[Snakeyes7]

It means a lot more when they tell their partner that they feel safe with them.

[Shy_Steve]

Because it makes us feel we can really take care of you and makes us feel Masculine when we do.

[Gwenhwyfar]

It’s seen as feminine

[Anonymous]

Ur a man.. use ur fucking brain. It’s cause we wanna FUCK

[Calgarydirty69]

the word is petite caused by men and their penis envy

[Anonymous]

Im more aroused by petite women than tall women because they are more feminine

[Lliam]

It seems extra feminine.

[Asker]

What if the man in question is attracted to toughness and athleticism instead?

[Lliam]

Nothing wrong that. A lot of guys apparently like thicc girls, too. There are all kinds of women and all kinds of tastes. To each their own.

[whito]

Petite is a big turn on for me

[maria2716]

why?

[007kingifrit]

it activates our protective nature

[KingofCups]

More enjoyable to dominate!

[feelsbadman]

I don't want her to break too easily though

[dolemite89]

it’s better than a tough, muscley, big woman 😂

[Anonymous]

Probably so men can easily control them

[threebelles]

It is a feminine trait which is attractive to men.

[Julious0202]

because this is femininity

[Anonymous]

It's cute I guess? I dunno, I like tougher women.

[JamesRandiDebates]

A snappin' gyro!

[Asker]

... What?

[Joker_]

I'm delicate

[David_Bayer]

Friendly

[Slim57]

Is it

[Anonymous]

Who knows