I didn't spend too much time thinking of this week's TFT topic, but decided to talk about physical attraction and whether you have a certain "type" of person that you find yourself attracted to. I know many of you who read this are married or in committed relationships, but that doesn't make you blind! I think many of us are attracted to certain characteristics. My type, for example, are guys that are "tall, dark and handsome" aka Handsome, exotic-looking men that are usually 6 feet or taller. I also like guys with a sense of humor. Lucky me to have found someone that is all of the above! Everyone is different, though. One of my best friends loves guys with blonde hair/blue eyes, another loves manly-men. Another friend loves petite women with long, dark curly hair. You get the picture.
Of course looks are only skin-deep and a good relationship is built on much more than just attraction, but that attraction is what initially draws you to someone.
So I am curious....what is your "type"? Does your partner fit within that type??
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This weeks TFT posts:
Denise in MN and taking time off for sick kids
Denise H on when/where you get your best ideas
Jenny P on breast feeding
Ang on watching movies at home vs. the theater
Dana Leigh on the death penalty
It's kind of funny you talk about this today... I was thinking about this just the other day. I used to have a very specific type, my mom always used to tease me about it (generally shorter than me, younger than me, blond hair, 'squinty' blue eyes).
Times have changed so much! I don't have a type at all anymore (though I do like the 'bad boys) still)... I love a nice smile and a guys hands are very important to me... from there its gotta be a great sense of humor and a killer personality to go along with it!
I've found, as of late, that a person I don't necessarily find 'attractive' off the bat, can grow to be one of the most attractive people I have ever known! That's a life lesson I have enjoyed learning so much!
Posted by: Ang | January 29, 2009 at 03:46 PM
Oh Good One!
I have always been drawn to brunettes with dark eyes and they have to be over 6 feet tall. The first thing I would look at is their eyes, then their smile. I LOVE BIG HAPPY SMILES and Nice straight teeth.
As for the height I have no idea why I only like 6 feet or taller because I'm a shorty.
Posted by: Denise | January 29, 2009 at 04:09 PM
Wow, I can actually leave a comment. For some reason, I haven't been able to leave comments on your site until now.
I don't have a type anymore. I used to be attracted to people with any color eyes besides brown. I've never really liked my own brown eyes so I think I wanted something different. I don't care for blonde hair and prefer dark hair and the guy has to be taller than me but I would prefer around the 6 foot and taller range. I also preferred stocky guys. Michael broke my mold, I think. He has brown eyes and longer hair and is thin. While I am attracted to him, we were friends for years and I never looked at him that way until we really got to know each other on a deeper level. Sense of humor is extremely important and so are nice teeth!
Posted by: Dana Leigh | January 29, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Hmmm, I really don't think that I have a specific type. I think I've been with Bri so long that it hasn't crossed my mind as to what I am looking for in a man, lol! I think what I find most attractive though doesn't always go with looks. Sure, a nice body is great but what I value is a smart man who seems genuine. Not really what you were looking for but oh well!
Posted by: Michelle | January 29, 2009 at 08:52 PM
I've never really had a "type", but i am attracted to shaved heads and guys with goatees. And taller than me is good too.
Posted by: Kirsten | January 30, 2009 at 11:00 AM
I don't really have a type either. Tho, I am attracted to guys with dark hair (or shaved heads). I love facial hair, goatees are a turn on for sure. I am also a teeth person (I think because mine are so crooked...lol)... a guy with a big smile and straight white teeth is a huge attraction for me. Eyes and teeth are the first things I notice about a guy, but I am not particular to any certain eye color. I love tall guys, over 6 feet but as long as they are taller than me I am good. I also like 'huskier' guys, always have. Little bird legs just don't attract me. lol My boyfriend now does have dark hair (shaves his head), has a goatee, is husky, and has a killer smile so I would say he does fit with what I am attracted too. :)
Posted by: Julie | January 30, 2009 at 11:22 AM
I agree, getting to know someone and their true personality definitely can
make them much more attractive (or much less in some case!)
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | January 30, 2009 at 02:38 PM
Sounds like we would probably like the same guys! LOL
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | January 30, 2009 at 02:39 PM
great topic! I would say that I am attracted to taller,dark hair guys and love goatees.......Funny thing is I always find Tall,blonde hair and blue eyes (and that is what my husband is and I think it is hot)But back then when I was looking it was tall,dark and handsome...
Posted by: denise | January 30, 2009 at 02:46 PM
I generally like dark hair, dark eyes. Not usually more than about 5'9" or so because I don't want him to be able to completely overpower me (control issues stemming from trauma). My husband is only about 5'5" (I'm about 5'6") but he has sandy hair and bright blue eyes. So no, he doesn't fit the general profile but we just hit 17 years together so I guess he's a keeper (and thankfully so am I).
Thanks for the comment and visit to my blog. When I come up with a domain name and a blog name I want to give him the blog, all set up, with a cool banner. Would you design it for me? I'll send pix and you can come up with something fun. I'll just pay you through Paypal. If you're too busy right now, no worries, but you're my first choice. Thanks!
Posted by: Jennifer | January 30, 2009 at 03:12 PM
I'd love to do a banner for Rob once he figures out the name for his new
blog :)
Posted by: Kristi S (sweetsauer) | January 30, 2009 at 03:31 PM
My DH does fit my type. Tall, nice butt, sense of humor, handles sarcasm, protective, take charge kinda guy etc. I have been attracted to my fair share of "bad guys" but in the end I chose my dream guy.
Posted by: leslie | February 01, 2009 at 05:03 AM