I've read more than a few books on how to relate better to men. One factor that keeps coming up is that they are 'visual'. In many profiles I read that men want a woman that 'takes good care of herself'. Now *I* take that to mean that they want someone young, thin, and gorgeous, and I tend to move on to the next profile cause, hey, I'm 44 and wearing the body of a woman that's had 3 kids. Am I wrong???
Also, if men are so visual, what makes them walk into a room full of people, with a date on their arm, and not simply seek out the 'next best thing', so to speak? What makes them stay with that woman?
LadyPhoenix1965: Looking for some honest responses please.
I've read more than a few books on how to relate better to men. One factor that keeps coming up is that they are 'visual'. In many profiles I read that men want a woman that 'takes good care of herself'. Now *I* take that to mean that they want someone young, thin, and gorgeous, and I tend to move on to the next profile cause, hey, I'm 44 and wearing the body of a woman that's had 3 kids. Am I wrong???
Also, if men are so visual, what makes them walk into a room full of people, with a date on their arm, and not simply seek out the 'next best thing', so to speak? What makes them stay with that woman?
Ah, but they do look, LP!
I take it to mean that they want a woman who is well-groomed, btw, unless they state a particular body type. I prefer a man who takes good care of himself too...cares about his health, is not grossly overweight, is well-groomed and well-dressed even in jeans. I will date a man who is carrying a few extra pounds, but cares about his health and eats healthy food and exercises at least a bit (walking when weather permits, a bit of yoga or stretching, etc.), and avoids the junk as much as possible. (I'm dating a truck driver, so I make allowances for the limitations he faces in his current job within that profession, but know that overall he fits that description well.)
And trust me, although I take good care of myself, I'm a 46 year old woman who wears a body that has birthed 2 kids and bears the marks. It's still a body I take good care of, and I'm proud of it.
LadyPhoenix1965: Looking for some honest responses please.
I've read more than a few books on how to relate better to men. One factor that keeps coming up is that they are 'visual'. In many profiles I read that men want a woman that 'takes good care of herself'. Now *I* take that to mean that they want someone young, thin, and gorgeous, and I tend to move on to the next profile cause, hey, I'm 44 and wearing the body of a woman that's had 3 kids. Am I wrong???
Also, if men are so visual, what makes them walk into a room full of people, with a date on their arm, and not simply seek out the 'next best thing', so to speak? What makes them stay with that woman?
losing their eyesight.....
.... complete blindess works better than partial blindness !!!!
Yes I have had kids and my body shows that but I still work out and watch what I eat
but men are visual that's why no matter how much they love you they WILL look at other women. Perfect example my gramps is 85 my grandparents have been married 60 years-that man will run into a ditch watching a young 20 something jogging down the street
LadyPhoenix1965: Looking for some honest responses please.
I've read more than a few books on how to relate better to men. One factor that keeps coming up is that they are 'visual'. In many profiles I read that men want a woman that 'takes good care of herself'. Now *I* take that to mean that they want someone young, thin, and gorgeous, and I tend to move on to the next profile cause, hey, I'm 44 and wearing the body of a woman that's had 3 kids. Am I wrong???
Also, if men are so visual, what makes them walk into a room full of people, with a date on their arm, and not simply seek out the 'next best thing', so to speak? What makes them stay with that woman?
LadyPhoenix1965: Looking for some honest responses please.
I've read more than a few books on how to relate better to men. One factor that keeps coming up is that they are 'visual'. In many profiles I read that men want a woman that 'takes good care of herself'. Now *I* take that to mean that they want someone young, thin, and gorgeous, and I tend to move on to the next profile cause, hey, I'm 44 and wearing the body of a woman that's had 3 kids. Am I wrong???
Also, if men are so visual, what makes them walk into a room full of people, with a date on their arm, and not simply seek out the 'next best thing', so to speak? What makes them stay with that woman?
Are we suppose to stay???
demn... I`v spend over 40 years just running from one bed to another...what a waist of calories ...
"Also, if men are so visual, what makes them walk into a room full of people, with a date on their arm, and not simply seek out the 'next best thing', so to speak? What makes them stay with that woman?"
Hmm...that's easy - survival - he knows that woman on his arm would kill him!
LadyPhoenix1965: Looking for some honest responses please.
I've read more than a few books on how to relate better to men. One factor that keeps coming up is that they are 'visual'. In many profiles I read that men want a woman that 'takes good care of herself'. Now *I* take that to mean that they want someone young, thin, and gorgeous, and I tend to move on to the next profile cause, hey, I'm 44 and wearing the body of a woman that's had 3 kids. Am I wrong???
Also, if men are so visual, what makes them walk into a room full of people, with a date on their arm, and not simply seek out the 'next best thing', so to speak? What makes them stay with that woman?
Medsummer09: "Also, if men are so visual, what makes them walk into a room full of people, with a date on their arm, and not simply seek out the 'next best thing', so to speak? What makes them stay with that woman?"
Hmm...that's easy - survival - he knows that woman on his arm would kill him!
Or perhaps practicality – he can’t be sure that the next beauty would be interested in him while the one on his arm... well, she’s at hand when and if...
And again: there’s always a transaction cost, mind you.
Sorry about that. But I think you need a man who carries a white stick if you truly want one who is fully attentive to you and one not distracted by younger, more attractive women.
As for your example of the man who disgards his date to seek out the 'next best thing' simply because he is a man, is ridiculous. Do you know many men such as that from your own personal experience?
As for what makes him stay with her, it's called Love or at least respect. Strange questions from a 44 year old woman.
For me visual does not mean how young or thin she is....Confidence is what i look for when I see a woman...She could be old and heavy but if she carries herself with confidence.....that is watch catches my eye.
MrAngel: As for what makes him stay with her, it's called Love or at least respect.
Thank you! This is the kind of response I'm looking for. I certainly didn't mean to cause offense!
These websites are very frustrating to me. I put my pic up and know that it's not high on the list of 'babes', and that's ok. But how do I 'cater' (for lack of a better word) to the visual needs of a man when I'm surrounded by so many beautiful women...???
The book suggests that it's not necessarily the measurements of a woman, but the effort she takes to be the best she can be for her man. Is that true?
I take it to mean that they want a woman who is well-groomed, btw, unless they state a particular body type. I prefer a man who takes good care of himself too...cares about his health, is not grossly overweight, is well-groomed and well-dressed even in jeans. I will date a man who is carrying a few extra pounds, but cares about his health and eats healthy food and exercises at least a bit (walking when weather permits, a bit of yoga or stretching, etc.), and avoids the junk as much as possible. (I'm dating a truck driver, so I make allowances for the limitations he faces in his current job within that profession, but know that overall he fits that description well.)
And trust me, although I take good care of myself, I'm a 46 year old woman who wears a body that has birthed 2 kids and bears the marks. It's still a body I take good care of, and I'm proud of it.
LadyPhoenix1965: Actually, the authors kept extensive records of their research on that book, and they spoke to thousands of men in different areas, different ages, different religious views, and they did the research for a few years before publishing the book.
I believe that men and women think differently, and trying to understand those differences might help me be a better match.
That's what these writters claim anyway and are no different than the surveys/claims you hear about on tv or anywhere else.These books are just another way of making a buck.
somechick: That's what these writters claim anyway and are no different than the surveys/claims you hear about on tv or anywhere else.These books are just another way of making a buck.
Yous can debate this "visual" stuff about guys all you want.. I DON'T believe it.. or go for it.. Bottom line.. a gal got a nice rear end.. she HAS my attention... well.. at least till my girlfriend slaps me.. ---SoldierByte---
SoldierByte: Yous can debate this "visual" stuff about guys all you want.. I DON'T believe it.. or go for it.. Bottom line.. a gal got a nice rear end.. she HAS my attention... well.. at least till my girlfriend slaps me.. ---SoldierByte---
I'm not debating anything these kinds of self help books are a riot is all.
SoldierByte: Yous can debate this "visual" stuff about guys all you want.. I DON'T believe it.. or go for it.. Bottom line.. a gal got a nice rear end.. she HAS my attention... well.. at least till my girlfriend slaps me.. ---SoldierByte---
You just have to develop that powerful peripheral vision and watch those head snaps, they're a dead give away.
semperfi69: For me visual does not mean how young or thin she is....Confidence is what i look for when I see a woman...She could be old and heavy but if she carries herself with confidence.....that is watch catches my eye.
Really, hmm... OK, thanks, that's good to know. I'm a little like Dru, in that I try to the best with what I've got. I tend to walk taller and straighter when I'm well dressed. Thanks for your comment.
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I've read more than a few books on how to relate better to men. One factor that keeps coming up is that they are 'visual'. In many profiles I read that men want a woman that 'takes good care of herself'. Now *I* take that to mean that they want someone young, thin, and gorgeous, and I tend to move on to the next profile cause, hey, I'm 44 and wearing the body of a woman that's had 3 kids. Am I wrong???
Also, if men are so visual, what makes them walk into a room full of people, with a date on their arm, and not simply seek out the 'next best thing', so to speak? What makes them stay with that woman?