Why Are Dad Bods A Thing?

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let me begin this question by stating no, no man should be forced to have six pack abs go to gym. it should be an individual choice and should definitely be appreciated in a relationship. im saying from a general pov, why are dad bods admired at all? women i can understand... they are the prettier gender and they gave birth which altered their body, fair enough. but a man can maintain his body, he doesn't have a uterus or anything. so why do they get a pass at attractiveness?

lilBigPotato · Accepted Answer

Ever heard of personal preference? Or that beauty is subjective? Dad bod is a broad term that includes many different types. Could be normal weight but just not well trained, could be a few kg extra, could be big beer belly. Some of them I find attractive, some I don't. The same way some guys prefer a fat jiggly ass over a small well trained one someone women might prefer a softer torso over a muscular one.

Also I find your comparison with women weird. Results of pregnancy can be stretch marks, saggy boobs, maybe lose skin or similar things. Being overweight or not fit aren't any of them. It could be a result from stress and lack of time when raising kids, but that could apply to both genders and plenty of people have shown that you can stay in shape if you really want to.

Genie23 · Accepted Answer

It's admired by their partners because their husband admire their partners body too even when the ladies gain some weight after childbirth. As you get older you tend to store more fat in your stomach as a guy and once you have kids. It gets difficult to hit the gym when you have overwhelming work pressure and tend to work over time and when you finally get a day off or get off work, you go back home to take care of 2-3,4 or even 5 kids, wife's needs and also work. So, it's natural for men not to be their fittest anymore especially if they're doing double jobs to pay the bills and secure the future of his family. My dad was very strong, sporty yet muscular man who stopped going to work after he had bunch of other responsibilities to take care of

sawno · Accepted Answer

A mild one heals when riding I once heard. But I don't personally think its admirable, just really hard to avoid since its inherent to the male body similar to how women easily get leg fat. You can be skinny to the point your ribs show and still have one..

NathanDavis · Accepted Answer

"dad bods" are just an online trend... just like many other online trends

in the same way in which some people at socials want to monetize anything... same with trends... every 15 minutes, something new "is a thing now" lol

Vevv123 · Answer

I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a dad bod…. According to Google it’s “moderately fit but not overly muscular“ Social media makes us forget what humans look like, we just need to go outside and look around. I don’t know how to answer your question, but I do know that a persons physique doesn’t have anything to do with what kind of a partner they would be. Realistically speaking, building muscle takes a certain type of diet and fitness requirements that not everyone has.

CupcakeTheDestroyer · Answer

1. We live in a patriarchy, which will obviously favor men in any and all social situations, even if it contradicts societal norms (aka double standards)

2. The convention of attraction changes as one gets older. You’re 24, you’re not there yet.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

"Dad bods" are NOT a thing for me.  I never found that attractive.  I grew up surrounded by men (dad, brothers and boyfriends) who have maintained athletic physiques.

Gwendoline · Answer

Dad bod are basically either fathers who have gained a little bit of weight around their belly and some muscle because they are too busy working and looking after their wife and kids to go to the gym as well as weight creeps up on people as they get into their 30s. Men put on weight around their bellies while for women we put it on our butts, boobs, thighs etc

Dad bod is not the same as being overweight or obese.

sirderpsalot123 · Answer

Maybe women think they are less likely to cheat

AndrésC64 · Answer

I don't think it's real. Girls like to pretend that it is but it's not. You give a hundred girls a choice between two guys we're the only thing different is one has a dad bod and the other one is a bit more toned and they will pick the toned guy more often than not.

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

"why are dad bods admired at all?" We have a problem here . I haven't heard of anyone admiring that lol, is it trending in your surroundings?

katiesmuff · Answer

To use physical attractiveness as a measure is very shallow way of thinking. Attractiveness can be measured by many different things.

Dreamclouds · Answer

Well there are a lot of horny women without a purpose. It's okay to take care of your body but not with the purpose of attracting women but to just be healthy and feel good.

Kaneki05 · Answer

Some women like it, some don't. It's not really that deep. Same way some guys like chubby girls and girls sometimes like chubby guys.

AngryCarl2 · Answer

Jeez, and they say men are shallow!

SotiCoto · Answer

... Because it is the baseline normal form of human adult males.

Jamie05rhs · Answer

It's the same reason that mom bods are a thing. People let themselves go.

avery58 · Answer

Dad boss are not attractive

Subtle_Luminescence · Answer

Here for the comments 👁️👁️

LiamS95 · Answer

I'm not a dad yet, do you like my nod?

TwoToTooTutu2 · Answer

Women seem to prefer it.

Chefskiss · Answer

Lol women and men find us hot

shortster · Answer

There is no accounting for taste.

Bunnybuny · Answer

Lol they can be hot

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