Is being unathletic a turn off to a guy?

[Amoureux]

I'm one of the most unathletic girls in my high school gym class and when it comes time for picking teams, I'm usually picked near last.

I'm not fat, I'm about 5'0" and 96-98 lbs, and I'm cute, but I'm just really uncoordinated and bad at nearly every sport. Don't get me wrong, I actually try (which can be pitiful to watch) but I just wasn't given the gift of athleticism. Is this a turn off to a guy? if so, how much of a turn off?

[tors1973]

When I was at school I was one of the last to be picked. Do you find that people pick their friends first. I remember we were to play mixed hockey. The sports teacher obviously choice a girl and a boy as a captain. The first week we did this I was the last person to be picked and it happened that I was on the boys team, the only girl. We won, then the next week, here we go again, the team captain picked their best mate's but I was the third person to be picked onto the boys side and again the next week, we won and I was the one who scored the most.

Don't let this make you think that it does matter for a man that you have to be athletic. What I'm trying to say if they are a decent enough bloke it wouldn't matter because he should like you for what you are and not what you are not. If he doesn't he's not worth your time.

You are what you are. Take care xx

[Guacamole]

For most guys, I don't think it makes any difference at all. Unless you're looking to date someone who is a fanatical sports fan and athlete - they might want someone as athetic as they are.

That being said, you sound like you have a lot going for yourself - you're articulate, self-aware and you don't take yourself too seriously. So you won't be making your living playing in the WNBA. Join the 99.999999999999 percent of females in the world.

Concentrate on the things that make you feel interesting and powerful and I'm sure you'll attract guys who will see past the fact that you'll never be Maria Sharapova.

[Nikie]

I think either can be very attractive, actually.

One one hand she's a fast, strong, and competitive. She knows what she's doing and goes with it confidently.

The other says that the girl is dainty, and sweet. Perhaps a more thoughtful, girl. Plus, being clumsy is absolutely adorable.

It certainly is not a turn off, and you shouldn't worry about it.

[depressedguy]

its not a turn off ... and I used to be like that back in school gym and class I never got picked and I always had to be alone I never had guy friends ether... and if I saw a girl that didn't get picked I would want to be her partner but I never could go up to a girl and be nice to her cause I already know I'm not wanted even to this day I have no one and I sadly I live alone

[rickdm2]

I think that it is a turn on. Because you make it seem like you are the most competitive girl in your school, and guys like girls that are competitive in sports. And majority of guys are competitive at sports.

[keithewan]

mate, absolutely not, no worries, trust yourself, believe in the qualities that you have, sometimes boys like girls have unique qualities, and well just be nice and friendly and with your "CUTENESS", maybe boys will come to you, you never know, hope it helps, CHEERS ;P