Do muscular guys get respected?

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I want to have muscles, and look kinda intimidating and strong  Do muscles really help men get a lot of respect and look powerful

PrettyPriya · Accepted Answer

Respect has nothing to do with muscles. Why would you think simply because you work out a lot and have muscles, someone should respect you? Respect is something that is earned from a person.

Ever heard of mutual respect? That is a thing. If there is someone that doesn't respect me, why would I respect them just because they have muscles? That would make no sense. For me, you have to earn my respect by being a good person.

Things like personality, character and morals are a few things that I have respect for. Being able to lift a lot of weight isn't even on my list. It is great that you want to better your health, have muscles or whatever. Being a good person is something totally different.

This is the same with those guys asking about penis size. That isn't a wow factor for me and most girls. Those qualities I listed are far more important than penis size, muscles, height, etc.

Rosexøxø · Accepted Answer

Maybe in the sense that it takes discipline to obtain them, and that discipline is clearly evident, in the muscles they gain.

If not discipline to break old habits, commitment, from when they gained those muscles from their youth- gradually.

For the most part.. I don’t think muscles always mean respect Not entirely.

Words and actions do play a part.
People can’t get away with everything, with just looks..

I’ve attempted some of this as a female, and I know looks fall short. Safe to add, I’ve lost respect or admiration, really, from buffed guys who had erratic behavior/ views, or harmful/ toxic ones, as the very least.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

You don't need muscles to achieve that...

I did it without muscles. Now I played sports all my life but I never lifted.

Anyway how I achieved this without muscles was through silence and meditation.

By looking people in their eye, being silent more, being bold, respecting people boundaries, being serious, not being too buddy buddy.

Guys who I was uncomfortable around started become scared of me.
It was shocking to see.

But I warn you it isn't as nice as it seems.

You can do all of this without taking it too far.

Your aim should be to be respected but not intimidating. And a lot of people get that wrong.

You want have the respect of a stranger without having to make everyone fear you.

TwinTonyz · Accepted Answer

Scarcity makes something valuable, and someone who can develop value is respected. There's a reason there's a market in getting toned and not one in getting fat. Objectively, muscular men of identical mind are granted more respect than their pudgy counterparts.

Side effect which is blatant yet surprised me in action: Developing your body for aesthetic reasons will translate to fewer body aches and an easier time executing your daily tasks. It's an incredible feeling having a two-arm chore suddenly becoming a one arm chore. Make that your reason to just do it. You'll feel great, powerful even.

SomeGuyCalledTom · Answer

Short answer: yes.

Nuanced answer: yes, they'll give you more respect by 'default', but ultimately you'll still be judged on your character and your actions and all the little ways you conduct yourself in relation to those around you. Nobody respects a meathead out for a fight, but look at guys like Jason Mamoa, they got the muscles but they also got a kind personality and don't take themselves too seriously, which endears other people to them, rather than eliciting fear or jealousy. Ironically its often the scrawnier guys I see who lash out and beat their chests. The biggest dude in the gym has nothing to prove to anyone about how tough he is; his physical presence speaks for itself, so he can just be humble and decent with people and they still give him respect and don't try to cross him.

Guy13 · Answer

Yes as long as they are decent people with good vibe.

inhua · Answer

they get respected more than skinny or fat dudes for sure. pro-athletes and action movie stars are the most celebrated men on the planet for a reason largely due to their bodies.

melanieeeB · Answer

Respect has to be earned, that happens by how you treat others and how you behave, your attitude and mindset. So no!

FreyaRed · Answer

Respectable guys get respected. Lot of fit guys are obsessed too much with their reflection in the mirror, this is sub-optimal to gain respect.

Berethor · Answer

Big muscles is the equivalent of big boobs, so yea many girls like that.

Nikki1989 · Answer

How would muscles give a guy respect? Most women couldn't care less about muscles.

Quigly · Answer

Nope,  Hanging out at the gym all the time has become a stereotype for loser avoiding responsibilities, It's escapism. Many do steroids and other drugs.

Blackcupcake · Answer

muscles alone won’t earn you respect, no. it’s about your attitude and how you carry yourself.

suzzieQ · Answer

Are you familiar with the term pretty privilege?

MountAverage · Answer

Respect for what exactly? For having muscles? No.

BLP11520 · Answer

Women like a fit body, doesn't have to be cut but fit

BJP21 · Answer

If they have an ego... NOPE

serious · Answer

Yes of course they do.

Curiosity2006 · Answer

Respect? or Fear?

AsaKyo · Answer

Yeah, they most certainly do

Anonymous · Answer

Id say most do.

ItalianKing02 · Answer

Lol this was funny

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