deconstruction wrote:
Wolfheart wrote:
That's very good advice and you come across as a very open minded person, I built my core and body through soccer, weightlifting, physical contact sports and yoga, I genuinely do it because it makes me feel better in myself and has lots of mental benefits but I wouldn't require my partner to have a six pack or have a low body fat ratio, I like contrast and I prefer women to be soft in contrast to me, I'm not sure how it would feel to rub my abdominal muscles against another set of abdominal muscles but I'd imagine it would feel different. I'm 6'3 and my ex girlfriend was only 5'3 and as petite as anything but it didn't matter to me, it just made me feel more protective towards her.
Of course we all have preferences, I would say that not all of us find conventional or typical to be attractive, I'm certainly someone who goes for women who don't fit the mark of typical beauty or what the media perceive to be beautiful, I couldn't care less. In fact, I could understand how some women wouldn't go for a guy that isn't as muscular as a professional bodybuilder or would be find it unattractive, less is more in some cases, It's similar for men too but if I truly fell for someone, I don't think it would matter at all.
Like I said, a guy should do what makes him happy (same goes for the girls). If he's interested in working out, yoga, etc. it's great and shows he's committed to something and it shows he has some interests that he's ready to devote his time to. It's a good thing. Plus, if it makes him feel better and more confident, it's great and it should be encouraged.
It's true many girls like tall guys. I admit I do. I'm 157cm tall (I think that's 5'2" or 5'3") and I like tall guys. The fact short guys were never interested in me for some reason probably helped.
That's why it's interesting to hear tall guys (or muscular guys, or whatever) can have their insecurities, too. Ok, I know it sounds stupid (of course anybody can be insecure) but I guess my experience is quite limited because I don't know that many people.
And yes, I know not all guys have a preference for conventionally attractive women.
There's a bad thing with certain young men, though: sometimes, they hide their true preferences if they don't match the "norm" in order not to be ridiculed by their peers.
Yes, of course I think anyone can be insecure, I think plenty of people are insecure. I do find a positive aspect in not being content or truly secure and it gives you the ability to strive to be better or to push yourself further, I do think the moment you become content or not as hungry, you lose motivation or determination. Achieving realistic fitness goals or any short term goals can be motivating and productive also, successful athletes and people improve because they refuse to be satisfied with attaining just one goal, I don't think success is a place you arrive at and sit down for years.
Realistically, It also takes a very strict diet regime, workout plan and amount of time, devotion and motivation to maintain a shredded developed body. For instance, if you work a day job or spend time studying at University in the day and spend the evening participating in a class or going to the gym, it's very important that you have a partner who respects this and understands that it's healthy to spend time apart and pursue personal goals. I suppose what really matters when it comes to finding a partner realistically is if it agrees with your lifestyle, goals, mutual interests, nobody should have to compromise their goals or dreams to be with someone.
Personally I prefer women that are tomboys and I do admit that. I find them to be very attractive and I'm attracted to girls who don't have typical feminine characteristics or traits. I don't really know why but I'm able to relate, connect and hold a better conversation with a girl who is a tomboy rather than one of typical or conventional characteristics or features, I like a girl that I can treat like one of the guys and hang out with and I'm not saying that a girl has to like lifting weights, gaming, cars or physical contact sports and hate shopping to be a tomboy by any means.