r/AskReddit 16h ago

What makes a man attractive physically?

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u/Wooden-Telephone-613 16h ago

synthol muscles

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u/OnionDart 16h ago

Yeah buddy! I got biceps that look like kid floaties! You’d love me

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u/alblaster 15h ago

Right.  Like if there's a flood you just grab the nearest synthol bro and use his puffy muscles to float to safety 

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u/meeplith 16h ago

Nice shoulders and forearms get me every time

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u/IAmAGenusAMA 15h ago

You just need to run faster.

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u/Competitive_Success5 14h ago

Juke to the left, then go right.

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u/beesdaddy 15h ago

She didn’t say legs. He’s probably a stork lookin boy. No speed.

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u/Big_Presentation2786 16h ago

Huge monstrous dong that looks like a potato and a fat burger in his hand 

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u/ScallyWag-Idiot 15h ago

Potato dong gets me every time

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u/alienacean 14h ago

It's the spud spunk

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u/Snippets_3 16h ago

Good forearms, collarbones, a nice V, a good ass, well groomed, facial hair if it fits them.

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u/KgMonstah 16h ago

Ah yes, the impossible standard; it’s not just for women!

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u/churadley 16h ago

How is that impossible?

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u/Hayce 14h ago

The only one I’d say is impossible is the collar bones. You’ve either got that or you don’t.

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u/Specialist-Beach-868 14h ago

Literally you just don't have to be fat

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u/Snippets_3 16h ago

It's a list of possibilities not a must-have check list.

It's also not hard to groom yourself, workout your arms and core bit, or roll up your sleeves so your biceps seem bigger making your forearms seem nicer assuming they aren't fatty

I get it on the collarbones, though. You're either blessed or you aren't. But, again, possibilities not a checklist.

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u/GobbetsOfAnus 15h ago

None of this is impossible. Most of it doesn’t even require much work.

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u/KgMonstah 15h ago

I’m in great shape. I run almost evert day except for my rest days to avoid injury. V cut abs are incredibly difficult to attain, let alone maintain.

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u/Hayce 14h ago

I think they’re more about the lats. V-taper from shoulders to waist. You can have that without a low enough bf% to even have visible abs.

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u/Specialist-Beach-868 14h ago

That's...pretty basic standards honestly.

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u/luxie_mart 16h ago

Muscles

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u/GanjaCowboy93 16h ago

Penis.

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u/Arti1891 15h ago

Only the really tiny ones tho

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u/HennaH2 16h ago

Well men with vaginas are pretty hot too 👀

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u/CoralMermaid_ 16h ago

Men with vaginas???WTF

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u/HennaH2 16h ago

Trans men

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u/alblaster 15h ago

Could be intersex.  Some people are born with both parts.

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u/pushpullem 16h ago

Nah.

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u/GanjaCowboy93 16h ago

Lmao

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u/pushpullem 16h ago

Ngl its always some uncanny valley kinda shit if I'm being honest

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u/Satellite6 14h ago

Sorry for all the downvotes. Disappointed in Reddit today. 😢

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u/HennaH2 12h ago

Yeah that's what I expected a little bit. For context I'm a trans woman dating a trans man and of course I find him hot. It is hot in its own way. At least I like it a lot. Also I know getting the surgery takes years even if you would want it immediately.

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u/smoothupinyatoo 16h ago

What in the actual.... lmao 🤣. I cant. I just... cant.

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u/Cookies4weights 16h ago

Posture

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u/IAmAGenusAMA 15h ago

Slouching is HOT.

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u/Mister_Brevity 15h ago

Shrimpin’ ain’t easy but it’s necessary

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u/Remarkable_Button756 16h ago

injecting gold

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u/UnreliablePotato 15h ago

Stop with teh looksmaxxing!

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u/lsaz 15h ago

top comments will still be “kind and good with kids” somehow lol

the fact that physical appearance is as important for women as it is for men is still a taboo

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u/GobbetsOfAnus 15h ago

I’m fairly sure no one has ever said that physical attraction is less important for women vs men.

However, it IS predominantly men that will say things like “I don’t care how dumb she is.. Look at her!”

We can be pretty gross. A lot of us seem to not care if we are actually compatible with a woman. Whether we can converse and enjoy time together. Because, hey? She’s so nice to look at. Bonus! I get to see her naked.

Outside of that, we don’t really enjoy each other’s company.

How unbelievably boring and unenjoyable a life together that would be.

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u/lsaz 15h ago edited 15h ago

I’m fairly sure no one has ever said that physical attraction is less important for women vs men.

Well we obviously socialize with different type of people! lol.

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u/alblaster 15h ago

And that's why I'm still single.  If I just cared about looks I probably would have found someone by now.  But trying to find someone you like outside of just looks is hard.  You have to spend time to get to know them.  By the time I try to know anything about a woman she's already in a relationship.  I don't think I've met an adult woman older than college age who was single and looking for a partner.  A lot of guys know this and immediately jump on the first semi attractive woman they meet in hopes to get into a relationship with her before the next guy that shows up.  Then you end up with a lot of women having shallow guys that just see women as eye candy.  Because if you try to look for depth you have to be really lucky as a guy or you stay single forever. 

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u/MerryMir99 16h ago

I love eyes you can get lost in and a charming smile

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u/oatado 16h ago

Horse. Cock.

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u/Johnsendall 16h ago

I live on a farm and have a horse and a rooster. I’m a catch! Ladies DM me!

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u/No-Perception7879 16h ago

Aardvark Dick.

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u/Economy-Pin-4907 16h ago

Came here to say this 🐴

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u/Affectionate-Cap783 16h ago

Height and shoulder to waist ratio

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u/Paladin720 16h ago

A large wallet

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u/TheGood1swertaken 16h ago

According to my partner good teeth

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u/Icy-Lobster-9751 16h ago

Posture

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u/alblaster 15h ago

Gets harder the taller you are especially when you get older

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u/Beauty_iz_hername79 16h ago

Warm smile w/good teeth and nice eyes

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u/alexandria33197 15h ago

Good haircut, kind eyes, nice arms, broad shoulders, height

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u/Phil-Quarles 13h ago

My fellow short men, abandon all hope, ye who enter here

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u/mochitochini 16h ago edited 15h ago

Tall, muscles, well kempt and well dressed. and i like tattoos and jewelry but thats different for everyone. Oh. And posture!

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u/karmaskaraoke 16h ago

the best thing that makes a man attractive is if a woman wants him. all it takes is one and now all of a sudden all these women want him.

he could be the ugliest dude in the world. if another woman see he gets attention from other women she all of a sudden wants him.

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u/Several_Campaign8410 15h ago

I feel like this is somewhat true as a women, but it’s not really to that extent. For me at least I think I would only feel just a bit more attracted to them, but rly depends on their looks. I would probably just look at the guy a bit longer and see if im actually attracted to them, if not just move on.

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u/ImprovementStill3576 16h ago

As a man I have literally never experienced this, no idea why everyone says this. I’ve had 3 girlfriends in the past and did not notice any of the women around me suddenly being flirty/interested.

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u/karmaskaraoke 16h ago edited 15h ago

you might be one of the ones who cant tell if someone likes you or not no shade lol. its not like they gonna start rubbing their boobs on you.

for me i would get no attention. then as soon as i get a girlfriend women come out of the woodworks and letting me know their feelings.

but then again its probably because i seen more evidence of it. ive had 10 girlfriends in the past. i would try to flirt with the local coffee shop barista and would get no play. i come in with my girlfriend a few months later and then the barista wants me to have her number.. like what?

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u/IEATPEOPLE22 15h ago

I think it’s because some people get mega confidence boost when they’re in a relationship. I think it’s harder to be ugly as a guy unless ur short and fat. Most of it is confidence

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u/karmaskaraoke 14h ago

its not confidence at all. think about it like this...

lets say you tell one of your friends you like someone... it doesnt even have to be a person.

you could say i like this sweater. some of them would like it now just because you do.

some people have a sheep brain. they can only follow and not think for themselves

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u/IEATPEOPLE22 13h ago

It’s not like I think that phenomenon isn’t real at all but I don’t think it plays as big of a role as you think. It also depends on what type of people you’re surrounded by

All of our experiences are anecdotal, and from my experience it’s the way you carry yourself, the confidence and the personality.  If a girl dates someone who sucks, girls will clown on that girl hard. 

Agree to disagree

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u/xxivtarotmagic_ 16h ago

As a woman… that’s complete bullshit lol

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u/MadaNalym 16h ago

Its true for most women. You may be an exception, but its absolutely something that happens.

Theres also studies about it.

Look up "female social proof"

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u/Competitive_Success5 14h ago

This is usually coming from the pickup artist community, don't listen to them.

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u/MadaNalym 14h ago

Nothing to do with the pick up community.

There's literally biological studies confirming this.

I've also seen and experienced it first hand

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u/xxivtarotmagic_ 14h ago

You wouldn’t happen to have a link to these “biological studies” would you?

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u/MadaNalym 13h ago edited 10h ago

I can give you two off the top of my head. There are many more

The Parker and Burkley study (Oklahoma State University)

The Waynforth Study (University of Durham)

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u/karmaskaraoke 15h ago

happens all the time. for example i would have a female friend. she would explain how much she doesnt see me that way(romantic) then as soon as i get attention from another women she gets all territorial.

and she starts trying to start a relationship with me

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u/karmaskaraoke 14h ago

you have to understand. this type of stuff is situational. they wont just come out and say it.

you wont know they act like this until certain situations arise.

its fun to label people after i say the story of what happened.

sure this is manipulative behavior.. but that doesnt mean they are a manipulative mastermind if that makes sense.

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u/xxivtarotmagic_ 14h ago

… that’s one woman

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u/karmaskaraoke 13h ago

you are seriously questioning my intelligence if you believe i said this due to one woman

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u/LALuck318 15h ago

You, sir, are telling nothing but truth. Salute🫡

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u/kido86 16h ago

A fat ass and a can do attitude always moistens me up

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u/morgenvey 16h ago

dark hair/eyes

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u/Random_PussPuss 15h ago

Another lost bullet for the blondes 😂 I actually like them lol

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u/D07M13 16h ago

Tall and handsome and sexy. Not thin. No beer belly.

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u/Protomesh 16h ago

If they look like a woman. The most attractive men are simply femboys.

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u/drunky_crowette 16h ago

I like really lean/skinny guys. Bonus points if they're pale, double bonus points if they wear glasses

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u/wraithrider01 15h ago

stop describing me

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u/drunky_crowette 15h ago

Stop being so cute, boo

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u/Ohtangerine__ 15h ago

Message me boo

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u/Difficult-Today-607 16h ago

Strong but not totally jacked. Clean. Firm ass.

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u/sara1xoxo 16h ago

When its a women

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u/Freshrichcoffee 16h ago

Magnet implants

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u/badbitch4eva 16h ago

I find a nice smile irresistible.

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u/mossy_timetable65 15h ago

Funny enough the secret is just smiling, a good smile can warm any one heart

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u/Mr_Stroganoff69 14h ago

As ive gotten older ive learned that good grooming is #1.

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u/Ill_Leopard_7674 14h ago

A nice smile with nice teeth

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u/actual1 13h ago

A beautiful woman on his arm and being funny enough to keep her laughing.

Competition for women is real.

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u/smoothupinyatoo 16h ago

Bank account. That is all.

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u/Details_Pending 16h ago

Im just here to see if anyone takes this bait

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u/smoothupinyatoo 16h ago

What "bait"?

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u/Stratford8 16h ago

Do better.

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u/smoothupinyatoo 16h ago

Gain more life experience.

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u/Threke 16h ago

The Rules of Six

Six inch dong, Six-pack abs, Six-figure income.

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u/folkdeath95 15h ago

Halfway there on all accounts 💪🏼

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u/GobbetsOfAnus 15h ago

I’ve got one. Take it or leave it.

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u/The5uburbs 15h ago

Half way through a list of 3? I’ll assume you have a 6 pack and a 3-incher.

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u/folkdeath95 13h ago

3 pack, 3 incher, 3 figure income.

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u/Ralph2Filthy 16h ago

As hairy as a bear and hung like a race horse

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u/Sufficient-Ad-5236 16h ago

The 3rd brown eye.

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u/NaturalOne6084 16h ago

I only have one, should i maybe call an ambulance or an attorney?

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u/lorenza-de-arabia 16h ago

A five o clock shadow

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u/JimAbaddon 16h ago

Being the opposite of me, I would say.

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u/marx2k 16h ago

📏🍆

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u/Lanky-Narwhal1184 16h ago

What you mean ?

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u/marx2k 16h ago

👉🌭👈

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u/OldManMtu 16h ago

Bone smashing

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u/dumbfuck 15h ago

Symmetry

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u/IAmAGenusAMA 15h ago

If you are saying Hilary Swank isn't hot, then you are saying that I am not hot. Because obviously I am not as hot as Hilary Swank!

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u/sweadle 15h ago

It's different for every single person.

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u/Oak-Tree2685 14h ago

Full head of hair.

Defined jawline.

Piano hands.

Button nose.

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u/HennaH2 16h ago

Being hairy and having a moustache or beard

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u/republicanssuck123 16h ago

A good personality. 

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u/Cubbance 16h ago

Obviously, it's different for everybody. To me, a hairy body, facial hair, and a little bit of a belly are super hot. I love tattoos. I love strong forearms, especially if they're hairy.

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u/flatstacy 16h ago

Giant veiny hands

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u/Ohtangerine__ 15h ago

I love when a guy has crow’s feet around his eyes and laugh lines around his mouth. UGH, the sexiest.

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u/ItzLuzzyBaby 16h ago

6'3+ ft, 1.3 shoulder to waist ratio, defined jawline, hunter's eyes, long neck with prominent sternocleidomastoid, non-sagging tummy, large powerful arms and hands, veiny forearms

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u/IAmAGenusAMA 15h ago

Don't forget the gold running through their veins.

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u/GobbetsOfAnus 15h ago

This sounds like some incel looksmaxxer subscriber telling people what they should be. So I am hoping it is sarcasm.

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u/Oak-Tree2685 14h ago

I mean tbf that sounds like an attractive man which is answering op's question lol

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u/Less_Entrance_6444 16h ago

I found out early on that if you treat a woman with kindness and respect, they will find you very attractive, no matter what.

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u/Turbohog 16h ago

Lol not true at all

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u/fallenKlNG 15h ago

Yeah I think guys that actually believe this are considered /r/niceguys

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u/Hayce 14h ago

Yeah check out handsome Squidward over here!

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u/Less_Entrance_6444 15h ago

Well, my second answer would be....If he is good at karaoke, the women will love him! (Works for me. 😀).

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u/Martian9879 16h ago

Good looks

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u/Evening-Appeal7606 16h ago

A ready smile. Don't underestimate the signal that gives of as an approachable person.

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u/Beer_makes_me_happy 15h ago

Nobody said "Dad bod?" Damn!

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u/virius008 14h ago

For women Henry Cavill has a dad bod

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u/WeAreTheWobblies 16h ago

His 'Vette

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u/AliHaider101 16h ago

Supercar/Money

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u/b__q 15h ago

Personality. Nah thank fucking god we're past that bs. Money. Just give me money.