Do young women look for manly men anymore?

[NothingGoldCanStay]

When I look at my step sister for example, she is 16. She is obsessed with a kid called Ryan Sheckler. You also see most young women love this Edward guy from Twilight. What happened to women seeking manly men? All these guys seem skinny and lanky and with a gallon of hair products on them. What do you say? Do you see these kinda guys as sexy? Is it just a phase young women these days go for and eventually outgrow?

[LouyJay]

I think women being attracted to those sort of guys is just to do with the growing acceptance of metrosexual men. It is becoming more popular (and therefore attractive) for men to be a tad more feminine, care about their appearance, etc.

Myself personally, do not find these sort of men attractive in any way. To me, they look too child-like I guess because they're all scrawny and "soft-cheeked", as if they haven't even made it out of puberty yet. I have always preferred the more masculine look of a square jaw, stubble/facial hair, broad shoulders, strong build, etc. I like the maturity associated with the look to be honest, and the stereotype of a manly man, as you put it, to protect and look after me.

Referring to whether or not its a phase, I'm not too sure. I think if anything, the most popular look deemed as attractive is as fickle as fashion. Fads come and go, as do what's "attractive".

All of this is entirely my own opinion and I know for a fact that there will be plenty of girls who both agree and disagree with me. But basically, there is no one uniform look of attractiveness. There are common elements but at the end of the day it is entirely down to personal opinion.

Hope that helps! :)

[genevieve]

Personally I do find more masculine men more attractive than let's say Robert Pattison or Ryan Sheckler.

I think you should also keep in mind that your sister is 16 and movies like twilight or high school musical are mainly addressed t age group. In that age a guy who's big,muscular and dominant can easily become very intimidating, while guys like Zac Effron... look more like the boys the see in school everyday.

I agree with you that there is a tendency towards guys being smaller and younger looking I think as they grew older, most women tend to prefer more mature looking men.

It may also be that have made experiences with those "manly" men

[NothingGoldCanStay]

Gd point.

[emmablunt1993]

I don't like 'feminine guys' or pretty boys as some people call them.I think men are supposed to be manly, I don't care if a guy doesn't gel up his hair, I prefer it if he doesn't, and I cannot stand fake-tan on a guy.I mean, how gay is that?Lol.I don't like the 'ripped' look either.My boyfriend is a naturally broad fella, he has big arms and is 'big-boned,' but he's not ripped, thank god.I also like men to have a bit of facial hair, I definitely prefer my boyfriend with a bit of stubble as to with a completely bare face.

I don't think men like that are attractive at all.But that's just me.

[martyfellow]

I know yu aren't asking for guys' opinions, but I just want to say I often ask myself this question. Thanks for asking it.

It's not the kind of question women are generally honest about answering, unfortunately. You're definitely close to some kind of nerve with modern USA and also British women when you ask this kind of question, but I don't know the anatomy of this nerve.

[Chaaz]

Only the Tweens go for the gay non-manly boys (not men) these days =)

Oh and some oriental girls (e.g. Japanese.Korean) go for skinny azn dudes.

[tohrment]

What makes a man manly?

I think the very concept of a "manly man" is a little silly, really. Isn't it essentially playing on traditional gender roles and whatnot?

I like pretty guys. I like more masculine looking guys.I like lean or skinny guys, as well as bulkier, more muscular, guys. I like guys who work with their hands. Guys who are more intellectual. All of it. It depends on him as a package. I LIKE 'EM ALL!

[aimeer8021]

I personally think that guy from twilight is disgusting! (sorry twilight fans)

People just have different taste... a lot of girls do seem to go for the skinny guys in tight jeans these days, but I do not know why! :)

[curiouschica]

It depends. How manly are we talking here? I don't want someone who is too tough and won't let his guard down...he has to be a softie somewhere...u know?

[sleeplessdreamer18]

most will not. it shows empathy toward their feelings and it shows a sense of security emotionally. most will take that over a manly man who would be possibly insentative.

[Levin]

I don't understand that men can be categorised into two distinct groups of 'ponce' or 'big strong manly meathead'.

Most, including me, have aspects of both. In fact, one could argue that any extreme of anything is undesirable.

From an objective standpoint, some of those men from those shows are good looking. If they can pull it off, why not?

Stop polluting this board with your bitterness and mean-spirited generalisations just because you're not getting laid.

[Levin]

I should also add that I more respect for those people who transcend those god awful stereotypes. It takes courage to be different.

[NothingGoldCanStay]

lol look whos talking about the "polluting this board with your bitterness and mean-spirited generalisations just because you're not getting laid." you hypocrite. I posted a question, it is a pretty obvious fact that women of this generation have been more attracted to less and less manly men. Look at movie stars of the past like Marlon Brando or Clint Eastwood and then look at the typical hairspray-high school-musical-esque type most young women are attracted to now. The contrast is obvious...

[NothingGoldCanStay]

Finally let me state one more thing, you are a dim-wit, how do you know if I get laid or not? Don't try and speak like you know me for a second. I get laid plenty, actually I have so much sex every woman I am with is astounded at how amazing I am in bed, how about you take a dose of your own medicine and stop being bitter and generalizing yourself. Peace punk.

[Levin]

Let's get to the crux of the matter since I have no inclination to have a drawn out argument with you. Your description of a 'manly man' sounds like it may as well be another word for a meathead. The other guy sounds like a ponce. The both of them sound stereotypical and boring. Anyone who is a stereotype is so. Finally, who gives a sh*t what 16 year old girls like?

[goflipaburger]

I'm not a fan of either type of guy listed above :P

[Kain6th]

We know. you like the fatties. :-P

[goflipaburger]

I mostly prefer the intellectuals, chub is just a plus :)

[Anonymous]

Probably because your step sister is only 16. All of my girl friends, including myself, are 23+ and go for "manly men"...not skinny, unbearded, girlie guys.

[Iceangel08]

I married a manly man. I hope he stays that way. I can't stand a sissy. But that's just me.

[Shiner4]

Yes manly men are very very sexy as long as they don't have a huge ego.

[Anonymous]

These guys are sexy and nice. That is why most girls like them.

[Pancakes]

Yes, manly men are the hottest men imo.

[Smithkakarot]

Better question: who gives a sh*t?