Attractive Men.

Updated on January 25, 2013
C.V. asks from Jefferson City, MO
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Hi ladies! I hope your Friday is wonderful!

I was thinking about this today: When I see an attractive man, I find that I usually think he's attractive because he looks like my husband (who I'm very much in love with and attracted to). But I also find that, because the attractive man IS NOT my husband...he just doesn't measure up. Ever. I'll think, "That guy is handsome, but he's not my guy."

Can you relate?

Have a wonderful weekend!


C. Lee

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Exactly how I feel, Theresa! :-)

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A.J.

answers from Eau Claire on

Hmmm, can't say I've ever thought this...even in the honey-moon phase.

While I do find my husband attractive, there are some men where I think "If the offer were on the table, I'd leave my hubby for you" lol. (aka Ryan Reynolds!)

I do think my husband is pretty great...BUT after reading a good romance novel, I always think, damn why can't REAL men act like that lol

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J.M.

answers from Philadelphia on

hmmm i think i'm a dirty broad because when i see a guy i think;
"i'd like to be bent over a railing by him right now"
not that i would act on it but still sheesh I cant make the thoughts stop!

I am attracted to my boyfriend something fierce (as in he looks at M. and -insert dirt comments here-) and its funny because he was not the type i am attracted, BUT i do find myself attracted to other guys that look like him now that he;s the love of my life
BUT prior to him and still I find
the tattoo'd guy with dark hair
or the
geeky guy with a sweater, some tattoos, and black prominent glasses on to be drop dead gorgeous

my boyfriend is a shorter irish man with light hair...never my type preivously but apparently now it is=) he has a voice like someone on the radio, thats what got M. and every other girl that knows him...they joke and call him white chocolate because he sounds like marvin gaye when he sings=)

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T.N.

answers from Albany on

Aaaaw! That's because when it's love you look with way more then just your eyes.

Love is such a wonderful thing, so glad you have it.

Great post.

(And I'm sure your guy is attractive, but sInce MINE is the sexiest man on the planet......ya know....)

So yeah, I feel the same way.

Have a great weekend (No doubt you will!).

:)

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J.O.

answers from Boise on

I think my husband is attractive, but he is the polar opposite of what I tend to find attractive. If that makes sense, it's the tall, dark and handsome ones that will grab my attention.

My husband is tall 6'2, but has dark blonde hair w/ lots of red highlights and blue eyes. One feature on him that I love is his cheekbones, his mom is Apache, his dad was Irish. He has the bone structure of Native Americans, and his dad's side looks.

But, no, I never think "but he's not my man"...if he's handsome, he's handsome. :)

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S.H.

answers from Honolulu on

Yes, I can relate!

Then yah, as Boss Fan said below: Alex O'Loughlin of Hawaii Five-0 is so hot. My son met him and my Husband. My son even got a photo with him. He's a nice guy, Alex. My Husband makes fun of me, because he sees Alex around town a lot, but not me.

But I love my Hubby and think he is real hot and cute.
But I do notice attractive men.
But like you, they are not my, guy.

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V.K.

answers from Minneapolis on

Well, I can relate to finding other men who look like my husband attractive. My dentist looks like a 50 year old version of my 33 year old husband... I have a HUGE crush on my dentist, hehe. And no. My dentist does not measure up to my husband.

But, I don't only find men who look like my husband to be attractive. I have other movie star crushes who look nothing like my husband.

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L.M.

answers from Dover on

Those that I find attractive tend to look nothing like my husband so I can't say that I relate.

Have you seen Alex O'Laughlin (Steve McGarrret on the new H5O)? It really should be a crime to be that hot! Chris O'Donnell (G Callen on NCIS LA)? or even Mark Harmon (Gibbs on NCIS)? Can't put my finger on it but boy do they have it!

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R.R.

answers from Dallas on

My "ideal" man in looks is not my husband. He is not bad, but not a 10 either. My dh is 6'0 and about 210 with used to be blond hair. You know how blond hair becomes non-descript blah color? That's him. He's not balding like most blonds though. He is fairly thin, I don't find beer bellies in the least bit attractive, but don't need 6 pack abs either. My hubby has a long torso and short legs for a 6 foot man. Not to the point of looking weird, just a bit disproportionate.

I actually prefer men that are taller, dark thick hair, and the rugged face. All not my hubby - but my hubby has a personality that so perfectly fits mine. He is totally completely head over heels in love with me and I with him. So he is perfect for me.

One thing that turns my head every single time though. Even though I am not attracted to non-white men, when I see a black man with blue eyes, I feel almost hypnotized. That is just sooo mesmerizing to me.

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T.S.

answers from San Francisco on

My husband is very attractive, but I wouldn't say that keeps me from noticing other men, including men that look nothing like him.
We had a plumber doing some work here back in December that was so hot I could barely function when he was talking to me LOL! Tall, olive skin, dark hair, soft, deep voice and green eyes, DREAMY!
Then there's this guy my husband plays golf with, he's not exactly hot but he's SUCH a nice guy, incredibly devoted to his wife and boys, super involved in the community and school/youth sports, I find that really attractive too.
And my celebrity crushes are all over the map, Owen Wilson, Steve Carrell, Jon Hamm, Jon Stewart. I guess my "type" is smart, sweet and funny more than dashing and hard bodied (though Jon Hamm is pretty freaking dashing!)

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H.W.

answers from Portland on

Yeah-- it's funny, I'm not so hung up on the 'looks' thing so much-- it's those small moments of chemistry that make me smile. There's a guy at the local grocery store who isn't typically 'hot' but who always makes me feel special-- and I am sure he makes LOTS of other women who shop there feel special too. :) And I'm very happily married, so I don't really even look these days.... my guy is pretty wonderful and honestly, a night with him playing cribbage at the pub is more enticing to me than a first date.

Guess I'm boring in this way but I'm really fine with it. Glad that those cute guys that catch your eye always lead you back to your husband. For me, the comfort in the familiar is far more valuable than the excitement of the unknown!

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M.B.

answers from Tampa on

My husband is everything I want! He's tattooed, about 65% covered! He's 6' and 240 of muscular goodness! He does mma so he's in good shape. He shaves his head which is nice cause I hate hair on men...especially lots of body hair! He's perfect in my eyes

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S.E.

answers from New York on

ya know i never thought about it but yeah, all the guys i think are really hott have similar features to my fiances (or at least to his when i first met him- he used to work out everday and be all muscley, hes gained quite a few lbs since then but heck so have i) My fiances 5'10 and has blue eyes and strawberry blonde hair. When i was younger eminem was always my obsession, and wouldnt you know it everyone used to say my fiance reminded them of eminem in jrhigh/highschool. Lately im very fond of the rapper Mackelmore.. and of course my obsession/boyfriend who doesnt know it yet, Jordy Nelson (wide reciever from the packers).. im not a fan of skinny guys, a guys gotta have some muscle!!(or at least not look like a twig) and im so0 not into any guy that has anything remotley feminine about him - which is my fiance to a T, manly, beer drinkin, construction worker lol .. could be why i have a thing for so many of the UFC fighters
As far as the whole "he doesnt measure up to my fiance" thing, i cant say im guilty of thinking that (but then again maybe if i knew these people i would but since i dont, im going on looks alone).. now i feel bad lol.. god what i would do for my fiance to have jordy nelsons body, damn..

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K.I.

answers from Los Angeles on

I can relate.

I have recently discovered that I have a 'type'. When I was in my 20's I was all over the map, attracted to mostly 'bad boys' with tattoos and completely ripped bodies and such, into the party scene, etc.

My husband is the complete opposite: Tall, Dark & Handsome! Broad shoulders, VERY intelligent, SUPER funny, NO tattoos and has a smile and dimples to die for! He is still in good shape, but at 42 he has lost a bit of his "Army Body", but he is still quite fit!

All the men that catch my eye are of similar stature and have similar features as my husband...but like you, when I find myself looking I also find myself saying "But Honey-Bunny is better"! :)
*I think this just proves that we LOVE our men!

~I have a very attractive husband, he is just one of those men that lots of women find good looking and he actively gets hit on. It used to bother me, especially when we first got together and I was young and my insecurities were at their fullest...but now that it has been 17+ years I am finally used to it and it doesn't bother me any more. I have come to grips with the fact that he is aging very well and will probably always get approached by women...and heck, I can't blame them b/c if I was un-attached I would make a play for him if I saw him on the street as well ;)

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S.S.

answers from Omaha on

:) I guess now that I think about it, I tend to think men who look more like my ex husband are more attractive. My current husband and ex are total opposites in the looks department- and my current husband has a nice firm body and all,and pretty boy face, it's just not what I ever looked for in a man- lol not a priority anyways. My ex has dark hair and dark eyes- bearded- something about facial hair, to me is attractive.

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P.M.

answers from Indianapolis on

My favorite country singer is Jason Aldean.. Who just so happens to look just like my husband. ;-)

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C.C.

answers from San Francisco on

I completely relate! I find myself thinking that pretty often - "Oh, he's cute, but not as cute as my husband!"

Funny thing is, I'm pretty sure that men look at cute young women and probably don't think the same way we do. I'm sure my husband just looks and thinks, "Oh, she's HOT!" - it wouldn't go any further than that, but I know he looks and enjoys, and probably I am the furthest thing from his mind at the moment. LOL

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answers from Dallas on

Oh, definitely.

I always think, "you're cute, but what else ya got?" Probably not near as much as my husband!

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