“You’re cute” comments

[Anonymous]

I’m 48 divorced and dating. I try my best to look good on dates and special occasions and I always get the cute comment from men or strangers. DD just texted me that her college friend saw her graduation pictures and thought I was cute.

I understand that a little girl could be cute but how is a grown woman cute?

[Anonymous]

You're not alone. It's a common word used for grown women: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/women-40-attractive-looks_b_1475961

[Anonymous]

Are you short? Do you have youthful features (round features, bigger forehead, dimples, etc.)? Do you wear a lot of color or prints, tend to accessorize in a way that is very matchy, or wear clothes that look a little retro?

For the record, none of this is bad. But it reads as "cute" in a way that other things don't.

I would accept these as compliments.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 48 divorced and dating. I try my best to look good on dates and special occasions and I always get the cute comment from men or strangers. DD just texted me that her college friend saw her graduation pictures and thought I was cute.

I understand that a little girl could be cute but how is a grown woman cute?

Sure, it's common for strangers to call other adults "cute".

LOL. Try another story.

[Anonymous]

Are you short?

[Anonymous]

I would take it as a compliment

[Anonymous]

Oh my God how privileged is your life that you are threatened by the idea being called attractive and youthful when you are trying to land a man after your Best Before date.

[Anonymous]

It means you’re attractive in an approachable, non intimidating sort of way. Not beautiful. But cute A casual comment on base attractiveness. 95% of the time used on short women.

[Anonymous]

Op, have you ever told someone they have cute shoes? I'm sure you did not mean they were childish shoes. Please don't start putting more words on the "offensive list"

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m 48 divorced and dating. I try my best to look good on dates and special occasions and I always get the cute comment from men or strangers. DD just texted me that her college friend saw her graduation pictures and thought I was cute.

I understand that a little girl could be cute but how is a grown woman cute?

My money is on that you are short and likely thin as well.

[Anonymous]

In my circle of girlfeinds, "cute" is how we describe hot guys who aren't quite 'hot' but are extremely attractive.

[Anonymous]

Probably means you're moderately attractive, possibly a bit round

[Anonymous]

Probably means the person who commented on your 48 year old looks and called you ‘cute’ is a misogynist like 9/10 of the human race, according to a recent UN global survey.

[Anonymous]

It means you are definitely not beautiful, gorgeous or hot, but you’re not a total uggo. You’ll get a few low-quality divorced dad dates.

[Anonymous]

Cute is a good thing