Height/Weight - Hypocritical or Unrealistic Expectations?


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dmi is online now dmi Post #121  June 9,2011, 9:25am
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tangochef wrote :
According to BMI charts with a BMI of 25.8 you are considered overweight. .
Yeah, so was Darrell Green at 5'8" and 185 lbs. Shame that a Hall of Fame NFL cornerback and world class sprinter can't keep in shape. Such wasted potential.
 
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Yeah, so was Darrell Green at 5'8" and 185 lbs. Shame that a Hall of Fame NFL cornerback and world class sprinter can't keep in shape. Such wasted potential.
pshhh. The BMI Gods have spoken. They have said overweight and overweight you will be.
 
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Yeah, so was Darrell Green at 5'8" and 185 lbs. Shame that a Hall of Fame NFL cornerback and world class sprinter can't keep in shape. Such wasted potential.
Well, the Rock bulked up to 280 pounds at his height of 6'4" for his role in the movie "Rio". At a BMI of 34.1 he is considered obese

Obviously, BMI does not take into account athletes, body builders, and weight lifters, but is just a guidance.

Plus, my post was a joke as evidenced by .
 
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Some women have ridiculous expectations of men...and sometimes men we do the same. Here is what my dad will ask of me, you want to find someone to spend the rest of your life with? Go take a look at her grandmother right now...if you would want to be with her grandmother right now...then you will have no issue to be with your girl now. Find someone that you love realistically...
 
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I am an average girl 5'2" and weight about 133lbs and like every girl I know, I still think I need to do something about my weight. I will admit I get a lot of attention from men and I cant deny that most I dont encourage because they dont seem genuine. I have been attracted to a variety of men in the past.... short like 5.5, older 10+, bald and more. And at times I dont mind the little extra weight. To me its all about personality. The total package (and so am I).

Lately, there is a guy that I find myself increasingly attracted to. He is tall and most would say quite overweight. I dont think my arms would wrap around him !!! But he has the kindest face. He made the effort to talk to me so I introduced myself and strike up a conversation whenever I run into him. And it stops there. Now how do I ask this big teddy bear out (or get him to) and not be crushed if he says no ???

Not picky but still has expectations
 
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tweet37 wrote :
Maybe the third time's a charm.
I hope to have a third time too someday. If I'm fortunate enough to have it again...I'm sure I will find him attractive.

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Last edited by j0hn8andy; June 9,2011 at 6:02pm. Reason: ...not saying what my BMI is...only my scale knows for sure...
 
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HowICIt is offline HowICIt Post #127  June 9,2011, 9:34pm

This is just how this female sees it. Your mileage may vary.

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Recently there was a thread about the must have of someone that is attractive by society's standards. I remember an attractive poster noted that she did not like seeing this. And another poster commented that she was surprised that she said that since the poster was attractive. I remember at the time thinking I am surprised that you are surprised. Many people do not like seeing that because they think it is superficial. I just did not take it the next step and realize that the ones that would be surprised that an attractive person takes that stance is because they must think it is only unattractive people that believe it is superficial.
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I don't know where you would get this
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hoping this doesnt come across as too negative but it can be tough if you dont fit the 'Traditional" look, im short only 4'11" 130lbs good shape , have a great job, make over 100k , not crazy lol , own my own house and alot of women will flat out email me that if i was taller they would go out with me, or they will talk/email then ask if my profile is truthful about height and i wont hear from them again
 
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I was discussing this issue with my date Wednesday night when she made the comment that I was once again taller than her. She was barefoot.

I am 6', and she is 5'10". I asked her if she had ever dated shorter guys.

She said she tried, but it did not work for her because she did not want to look bigger than her date.

I can understand that.
 
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HowICIt wrote :
It is funny that you think the other stance comes off as superior. Because I think I finally realize that the people that believe that men and women place the same importance on physical attractiveness must think everyone that believes it is superficial is because they are unattractive. lol!

Recently there was a thread about the must have of someone that is attractive by society's standards. I remember an attractive poster noted that she did not like seeing this. And another poster commented that she was surprised that she said that since the poster was attractive. I remember at the time thinking I am surprised that you are surprised. Many people do not like seeing that because they think it is superficial. I just did not take it the next step and realize that the ones that would be surprised that an attractive person takes that stance is because they must think it is only unattractive people that believe it is superficial. lol! Talk about superiority. (teasing you here about your superiority comment on the superficial stance -lol!)
What I don't get...is why you would make the leap...that "everyone who believes it is superficial is because they are unattractive."

Put another way..."they must think it is only unattractive people that believe it is superficial."

Not a safe assumption to make, I wouldn't think. I know enough from these boards...not to assume the unspoken.

To assume...makes an ass of u and me.

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