I have heard some fat women say (and maybe on this thread, I haven’t read all the comments) that they date and then marry very desirable (and conventionally attractive men) because dating a conventionally attractive woman affords a man social status. Extremely desirable men don’t need that extra social status, but men who are less attractive, make less money, don’t have awesome personalities etc can’t afford the hit in social capital that comes from dating somebody who is overweight
Yep, because the point is men are very easily socially influenced. And their so called "innate desire" fluctuates wildly based on a woman's social status and social desirability.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:No, because all women get fatter after marriage. I married an overweight woman, and she got a lot bigger.
Did you stay the same weight?
I'd put on 20 lbs and then lose 30 lbs. At times I was in better shape than when I got married, which made her angry.
So your weight fluctuation is forgivable, even admirable, her hers is not. Got you.
I'm not the pp, but my wife and I were comparably thin when we met. I've gained 10 pounds in 20 years, she's gained 40+. I think it's our duty as partners to stay within 10% of the weight we were when we met.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I bet society considers Christina Hendricks fat…
Google tells me she's 5'7" 161. so a BMI of 25.2.
I'd date her.
Date her? I’d marry her!
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Of course you should if you like her. But, she should not be with you bc you are unable to overcome societal negativity and pressure around someone “considered fat.”
If I’m being completely honest, societal pressure has zero to do with who I’m attracted to and who I’ll date. I can’t emphasize this enough. I date who I’m attracted to - much the same as women.
I’m also in the “lid for every pot” camp. Some of our friends are definitely what you’d describe as fat (I personally don’t think about it) and have a very happy marriage.
I dont believe this. So many men are easily influenced, but they all want to believe their mavericks who think for themselves. I dated a very powerful/well known man in my city and it was amazing how much more male attention I got afterwards. Suddenly men were coming out of the woodwork after we broke up, all because I had some kind of new status or social clout since such a powerful man had wanted me. It was really a turn off. Men who were quiet before were suddenly all over me, because of the social status.
I'm not fat but I have no doubt there are many men attracted to fat women who dont come forward because most men are cowards and extremely concerned/preoccupied with what their friends will say. Many men are essentially social golddiggers, looking to use a woman for clout and social recognition
It's much easier for you to believe in this huge conspiracy than to accept that men just might not be attracted to you or very overweight women. Interesting.
Well, men are very attracted to me, or did you not read my post at all? What a bizarre comment that has nothing to do with what I said. Anyway...
Yep, because the point is men are very easily socially influenced. And their so called "innate desire" fluctuates wildly based on a woman's social status and social desirability.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Of course you should if you like her. But, she should not be with you bc you are unable to overcome societal negativity and pressure around someone “considered fat.”
If I’m being completely honest, societal pressure has zero to do with who I’m attracted to and who I’ll date. I can’t emphasize this enough. I date who I’m attracted to - much the same as women.
I’m also in the “lid for every pot” camp. Some of our friends are definitely what you’d describe as fat (I personally don’t think about it) and have a very happy marriage.
I dont believe this. So many men are easily influenced, but they all want to believe their mavericks who think for themselves. I dated a very powerful/well known man in my city and it was amazing how much more male attention I got afterwards. Suddenly men were coming out of the woodwork after we broke up, all because I had some kind of new status or social clout since such a powerful man had wanted me. It was really a turn off. Men who were quiet before were suddenly all over me, because of the social status.
I'm not fat but I have no doubt there are many men attracted to fat women who dont come forward because most men are cowards and extremely concerned/preoccupied with what their friends will say. Many men are essentially social golddiggers, looking to use a woman for clout and social recognition
It's much easier for you to believe in this huge conspiracy than to accept that men just might not be attracted to you or very overweight women. Interesting.
Well, men are very attracted to me, or did you not read my post at all? What a bizarre comment that has nothing to do with what I said. Anyway...
"I'm not fat, but because men wanted to date me they also want to date fat women"
-PP
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Of course you should if you like her. But, she should not be with you bc you are unable to overcome societal negativity and pressure around someone “considered fat.”
If I’m being completely honest, societal pressure has zero to do with who I’m attracted to and who I’ll date. I can’t emphasize this enough. I date who I’m attracted to - much the same as women.
I’m also in the “lid for every pot” camp. Some of our friends are definitely what you’d describe as fat (I personally don’t think about it) and have a very happy marriage.
I dont believe this. So many men are easily influenced, but they all want to believe their mavericks who think for themselves. I dated a very powerful/well known man in my city and it was amazing how much more male attention I got afterwards. Suddenly men were coming out of the woodwork after we broke up, all because I had some kind of new status or social clout since such a powerful man had wanted me. It was really a turn off. Men who were quiet before were suddenly all over me, because of the social status.
I'm not fat but I have no doubt there are many men attracted to fat women who dont come forward because most men are cowards and extremely concerned/preoccupied with what their friends will say. Many men are essentially social golddiggers, looking to use a woman for clout and social recognition
It's much easier for you to believe in this huge conspiracy than to accept that men just might not be attracted to you or very overweight women. Interesting.
Well, men are very attracted to me, or did you not read my post at all? What a bizarre comment that has nothing to do with what I said. Anyway...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Of course you should if you like her. But, she should not be with you bc you are unable to overcome societal negativity and pressure around someone “considered fat.”
If I’m being completely honest, societal pressure has zero to do with who I’m attracted to and who I’ll date. I can’t emphasize this enough. I date who I’m attracted to - much the same as women.
I’m also in the “lid for every pot” camp. Some of our friends are definitely what you’d describe as fat (I personally don’t think about it) and have a very happy marriage.
I dont believe this. So many men are easily influenced, but they all want to believe their mavericks who think for themselves. I dated a very powerful/well known man in my city and it was amazing how much more male attention I got afterwards. Suddenly men were coming out of the woodwork after we broke up, all because I had some kind of new status or social clout since such a powerful man had wanted me. It was really a turn off. Men who were quiet before were suddenly all over me, because of the social status.
I'm not fat but I have no doubt there are many men attracted to fat women who dont come forward because most men are cowards and extremely concerned/preoccupied with what their friends will say. Many men are essentially social golddiggers, looking to use a woman for clout and social recognition
It's much easier for you to believe in this huge conspiracy than to accept that men just might not be attracted to you or very overweight women. Interesting.
Anonymous wrote:This topic has come up in another group I am in, and the men all say they don't care about a woman's weight. These are men from outside DC and across the country.
Anonymous wrote:This topic has come up in another group I am in, and the men all say they don't care about a woman's weight. These are men from outside DC and across the country.