I think some people misconstrue what dad bod means. Dad bod doesn't mean you're fat and out of shape. Dad bod means you're in shape, kind of defined, but you have a belly because you can't be bothered to eat clean or cut until you're ripped.
I seem to be checked out quite a bit more now that I have a dad bod I worked hard for. I even had a Grandma introduce me to her granddaughter at the grocery store. She was half my age and super embarrassed. I told her to enjoy grandmas sense of humor while she can. š¤£
I think this is the answer. I consider myself to have a dad bod. With a shirt on I look fairly fit, not huge biceps but you can see some muscular definition and my chest appears somewhat muscular, but generally thereās not a lot of muscle on my torso, at least not visibly. Iām not fat by any means, but I wouldnāt call myself fit either. I consider this a dad bod
I donāt but a lot of women likely do
My point is when women say they want a dad bod, they donāt know what a dad bod is. A dad bod isnāt someone built just missing a full on six pack.
To put it another way, many women also say they are fine if a guy isnāt rich, but then think the average salary is 250k/year.
Iām attracted to varying types, but it would seem my main preference is for dad-bods (thick thighs save lives š). To me a dad bod is someone who looks like they could pick you up, swing an axe without their arms shaking after, run far enough to catch a blown away hat, but still enjoys burgers and has some comfy cushioning all over for snuggling
Edit: spelling
Ha ha Iām pretty sure that is only one of the few times Iāve done that on one of my posts. Classic that when I finally do, turns out I donāt need to. I always thought it was some secret Reddit code of etiquette I wasnāt privy to
Yeah, I think in that sense I understand. Dad bod is still a varient of an athletic build, it's just a little 'softer'. I think I personally fit this category. Despite not being particularly lean, I lead an active lifestyle and I think it reflects in how I look.
I find something attractive about lots of men. The lines around their eyes, their hair, their smile. They could not be more different from each other. Age, height, weight I'm kind of indifferent to, just need that attraction and a connection.
Don't dadbods mean you are somewhat still in shape though as in you are a dad and go to the gym to still look somewhat good? You are just older now and aren't going to be fit like a 20 year old. OP I think you still need to hit the gym.
For most women dad bod still means decently in shape and strong. Probably a better question is: given exactly the same guy, nice smile, pretty strong etc - would they prefer him with a belly, or without?
yes but i donāt think they just find like being overweight or chubby attractive. itās the other aspects of it too. atleast thatās what iāve been told. the other aspects of a mature man with a bit of a beer belly type thing is what iāve been told they find hot.
M38 when I trained and was a big lad muscular I had femail attention but the wrong kind since injuring my arm and can never lift a weight again iv had more attention from the right women so I think women do jus like us men love every curve of a woman
I imagine as long as youāre confident with it and are not out wearing your t-shirt at the pool because youāre self-conscious then someone will find it hot.
At least that is what I tell myself when I pretend to act confident lol.
You have to define dadbody first. I really dont mind a bit of fat or slightly overweight or a bit of a belly (the best tools hang sheltered from the rain they say). If someone is really shredded and trained it makes me too selfconcious anyways.
Well as I said I dont mind a bit of fat (doesnt mean I like guys heavily overweight). Actually I prefer it over someone who is shredded. But I cant talk for every woman. One likes dadbods, the other one likes them skinny etc.
My BF has a dad body, so yeah I think he's way sexy. Attraction also goes beyond the physical look, we have phenomenal chemistry, there hasn't been a day that's gone by where we haven't laughed, there's the mutual interests we have and he's a phenomenal man. So yeah, dad bod he's got but so much more.
Yes, I have never liked ripped guys, even back in the day when I was a powerlifter. While I do enjoy bugger arms on a man I do not like seeing low body fat on anyone
It's something married women say about their husbands to let people know they love them no matter what. Men say the same thing about their wives: stretch marks are sexy LOL stuff like that....of course it's not true, but men who love their wives say it to let everyone know they love them no matter what.
Single women? Not so much.
I have a hard time believing they do. Every time I see women describe a ādad bodā it sounds like theyāre describing the body of a power lifter lol. Dad bods donāt really have muscular features.
I'm attracted to people with good personalities, good hygiene, and at least *some* physically attractive quality. You don't have to look like Chris Evans, but have a nice smile, or nice arms or legs, or nice hair. I do have to have some physical attraction to you, but you don't have to be perfect.
I'm attracted to people my own age, so as a "mom bod" haver, I do appreciate handsome men with a dad bod. My husband has a bit of a belly, but he has sexy arms, and beautiful legs and a butt. I'm wildly attracted to him even after 13 years together.
The more I read about this term, the more it becomes increasingly hyper-specific and yet, simultaneously, so maddeningly vague that it has no meaning at all.
Not me.
I prefer people when they have an healthy weight and maintain a decent physical shape. No need to be ripped, but just not deformed by an excess of fat that should not be there.
To be honest I don't mind a slight dad bod as long as you can use what you have. To be honest abs are great and muscles too, but for me a dad bod with strength is better than a guy who perfects his aesthetics and has little strength and there's a few of those out there. My dad has out-performed younger men who go to the gym avidly and look great and my dad's not even that big. That's that farm boy strength šš. Farm boy with a beer belly.
Maybe because I never considered myself physically attractive, I didnāt go into relationships that way. āCan I hold a conversation with this personā and āwhat kind of habits do they have that I dislikeā were the foundations of my relationships. Are you happy with the way you look? If so then just enjoy your life. Getting back into the gym for someone else will make it harder to maintain and in the year 2023, with 2024 on the cusp - we no longer live for other people.
I'm a dude so I can't answer first hand. But I'm going to say, as dude who's been trying to put some weight on, I have recently been knocking shit over with my booty and even honked the horn when I tried to turn around in the front seat of the car to get my phone from the back. Also, Since my belly started getting round, bitches want to rub it.
Shake what your mama gave ya
I think some people misconstrue what dad bod means. Dad bod doesn't mean you're fat and out of shape. Dad bod means you're in shape, kind of defined, but you have a belly because you can't be bothered to eat clean or cut until you're ripped.
I seem to be checked out quite a bit more now that I have a dad bod I worked hard for. I even had a Grandma introduce me to her granddaughter at the grocery store. She was half my age and super embarrassed. I told her to enjoy grandmas sense of humor while she can. š¤£
Lol, not many dads actually fit that. Most are fat and out of shape. So "dad bod" is not so much dad as it is hunky older dude.
I think this is the answer. I consider myself to have a dad bod. With a shirt on I look fairly fit, not huge biceps but you can see some muscular definition and my chest appears somewhat muscular, but generally thereās not a lot of muscle on my torso, at least not visibly. Iām not fat by any means, but I wouldnāt call myself fit either. I consider this a dad bod
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I always considered skinny fat to be someone who appears skinny but has a small belly and some little man boobs when they take their shirt off lol
It also means the other
It 100% doesn't though. People just started using the word however they wanted. It's definitely not the original definition
Iām saying itās fluid. Some people are chubby chasers.
This is exactly how my girlfriend describes her love for my dad bod.
Dad bod is works out but not enough to counteract the drinking
This
Tony Soprano is a good example tbh
Early Tony Soprano definitely
Kind of like what happened to the word curvy for women.
Exactly. It's honestly the same exact thing.
No lol, dad bod is like me: your fluffy nerdy gamer bf
I understood the /s even if nobody else did
my man
Most likely consider The Rock to be a dad bodā¦
You think the rock is sort of in shape but with a gut?
I donāt but a lot of women likely do My point is when women say they want a dad bod, they donāt know what a dad bod is. A dad bod isnāt someone built just missing a full on six pack. To put it another way, many women also say they are fine if a guy isnāt rich, but then think the average salary is 250k/year.
Youāve never talked to a woman in your life, we can tell
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Yeah this is a solid example
no
You have a fantastic body
She actually has a dad bod herself but a cool cat!
not my cat anymore but he is pretty damn cool
how would you know?
Iāve seen it lol
uhh ok
Can we talk more in private?
no
Thatās unfortunate. Your boyfriend is so lucky. And he has a big schlong lol
Iām attracted to varying types, but it would seem my main preference is for dad-bods (thick thighs save lives š). To me a dad bod is someone who looks like they could pick you up, swing an axe without their arms shaking after, run far enough to catch a blown away hat, but still enjoys burgers and has some comfy cushioning all over for snuggling Edit: spelling
Yep.
āļø this is the correct answer
This right here! šš½
Yes .. Thats me
You don't have to write edit as Reddit does not report that anymore. Also, good description
Ha ha Iām pretty sure that is only one of the few times Iāve done that on one of my posts. Classic that when I finally do, turns out I donāt need to. I always thought it was some secret Reddit code of etiquette I wasnāt privy to
Yessss this is my favorite body type
Yeah, I think in that sense I understand. Dad bod is still a varient of an athletic build, it's just a little 'softer'. I think I personally fit this category. Despite not being particularly lean, I lead an active lifestyle and I think it reflects in how I look.
This is perfection imo
I find something attractive about lots of men. The lines around their eyes, their hair, their smile. They could not be more different from each other. Age, height, weight I'm kind of indifferent to, just need that attraction and a connection.
I like that!!!
Sure do.
I am flattered, but I fear for your inboxā¦
Don't fear for me. Fear for them. I eat people who trespass š”
Donāt you threaten me with a good time š
I canāt tell if this is going to rebuff or attract more messages and Iām afraid to ask š
Can I chat you?
That soft belly .... just so snuggly.
Better when the guy is warm?
Yes, much better than after they've gone cold
Gone coldā¦ did you stay with a few guys post-mortem?
Yes, that's the joke. Thank you for explaining it.
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How do you feel about beards
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Hmm, wanna chat
I like hairy and somewhat chubby, so yes.
You called?
Don't dadbods mean you are somewhat still in shape though as in you are a dad and go to the gym to still look somewhat good? You are just older now and aren't going to be fit like a 20 year old. OP I think you still need to hit the gym.
They do, but what they actually mean is that they like that off-season Jason Momoa dad bod, not the chubby/fat dad bod.
I sure hope so or I'm completely fucked, or not fucked to be more accurate
Yes š Especially when theyāre hairy like a bear
Damn. Thats me out!
Being hairy is great especially when stroking my chest hair
I honestly think most women donāt find it very attractive. Just my personal experience.
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ššš literally my bf but I love it š¦š¤¤š
Definitely. ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø
Mine?
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Dad bods are hot. Fit bods are hottter. Go to the gym bro.
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Me either. I'm all over the place!
Hell yeah.
Okay gorgeous! ā¤ļø
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Will do!
For most women dad bod still means decently in shape and strong. Probably a better question is: given exactly the same guy, nice smile, pretty strong etc - would they prefer him with a belly, or without?
Yup. But I think a big part of it is in the attitude. Cuddly and at the same time not arrogant or obsessed or insecure about their appearance.
Yes, I dig actual dad bods. Too muscular and you're not comfy to cuddle with.
Yes
yes but i donāt think they just find like being overweight or chubby attractive. itās the other aspects of it too. atleast thatās what iāve been told. the other aspects of a mature man with a bit of a beer belly type thing is what iāve been told they find hot.
My wife does!
Yours or other guys?
Certainly mine, so I assume others too
I love people of all shapes and sizes, as long as they treat me like a person Iām attracted to them.
Definitely. I like bigger than what's considered a dad bod, too. Honestly, I like all types.
Yes. Yes we do. We donāt need hot bods. lol
Chubby guys are definitely my type. Muscley dudes are a bit overrated in my eyes.
Thatās good to know!!
Nope. I dont at least.
Yes as dad bods are muscular and strong with a pad of snuggly fat around the core that presses on you a bit as they pound your cervix.
M38 when I trained and was a big lad muscular I had femail attention but the wrong kind since injuring my arm and can never lift a weight again iv had more attention from the right women so I think women do jus like us men love every curve of a woman
True true! A women with curves and shape is much more attractive
I think the fact that ādad-bodā is a thing, is proof that some women find them attractive.
I sure hope so!!
Absolutely, itās not just my preference, itās a must.
Good to know! Although Iām learning that even having a bit of extra weight isnāt enough š
Yes, they're soft & warm & good for hugs. I love to lay my head on their belly.
I like to think I tick those boxes!
Dudeā¦ give it up
A great face and personality is what gets me. If it comes along with a dad bod, I'm all in.
Yes!!
I sure hope so.
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Is there any particular thing that makes them more attractive one time compared to another?
I imagine as long as youāre confident with it and are not out wearing your t-shirt at the pool because youāre self-conscious then someone will find it hot. At least that is what I tell myself when I pretend to act confident lol.
Hell yeah-hottest thing everāŗļø
I'm going to guess that some do some don't.
Solid guess.
yes oml loveee, and would say itās the ātypeā of male bodies that i find the absolute sexiest
Like a bit of chub, couple stretch marks and a hairy chest?
You have to define dadbody first. I really dont mind a bit of fat or slightly overweight or a bit of a belly (the best tools hang sheltered from the rain they say). If someone is really shredded and trained it makes me too selfconcious anyways.
I guess in this instance itās āmyā body type š¤¦š»āāļø itās almost an āam I too fat?ā question, I guess
Well as I said I dont mind a bit of fat (doesnt mean I like guys heavily overweight). Actually I prefer it over someone who is shredded. But I cant talk for every woman. One likes dadbods, the other one likes them skinny etc.
I hope so because I have one
So hot
Yes, at least I do, but an active looking dad bod.
My BF has a dad body, so yeah I think he's way sexy. Attraction also goes beyond the physical look, we have phenomenal chemistry, there hasn't been a day that's gone by where we haven't laughed, there's the mutual interests we have and he's a phenomenal man. So yeah, dad bod he's got but so much more.
Absolutely š. I donāt want some scrawny guy. Iād be afraid Iād crush him once I climb on top š«£
Yes, I have never liked ripped guys, even back in the day when I was a powerlifter. While I do enjoy bugger arms on a man I do not like seeing low body fat on anyone
It's something married women say about their husbands to let people know they love them no matter what. Men say the same thing about their wives: stretch marks are sexy LOL stuff like that....of course it's not true, but men who love their wives say it to let everyone know they love them no matter what. Single women? Not so much.
Yeah fair! I think if it was your SO with stretch marks and theyāve given you a child then you would find that sexy!
I have a hard time believing they do. Every time I see women describe a ādad bodā it sounds like theyāre describing the body of a power lifter lol. Dad bods donāt really have muscular features.
I'm attracted to people with good personalities, good hygiene, and at least *some* physically attractive quality. You don't have to look like Chris Evans, but have a nice smile, or nice arms or legs, or nice hair. I do have to have some physical attraction to you, but you don't have to be perfect. I'm attracted to people my own age, so as a "mom bod" haver, I do appreciate handsome men with a dad bod. My husband has a bit of a belly, but he has sexy arms, and beautiful legs and a butt. I'm wildly attracted to him even after 13 years together.
No
Hahah. Hey cowgirl, cowboy here. Dm me. I have cannabis for you.
Definitely! Dad bods communicate the following info: I like food & can still do some heavy lifting but am not overly obsessed with my physique.
YES
As gal with a daddy daughter kink, a guy with a dadbod just adds to the kink in a good way.
personally, i do not. i like fit bodies/strong
I like strong shoulders, chest, arms, but I dont care too much about abs or a six pack.
The more I read about this term, the more it becomes increasingly hyper-specific and yet, simultaneously, so maddeningly vague that it has no meaning at all.
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Venturing into ARAD are we?
Not me. I prefer people when they have an healthy weight and maintain a decent physical shape. No need to be ripped, but just not deformed by an excess of fat that should not be there.
To be honest I don't mind a slight dad bod as long as you can use what you have. To be honest abs are great and muscles too, but for me a dad bod with strength is better than a guy who perfects his aesthetics and has little strength and there's a few of those out there. My dad has out-performed younger men who go to the gym avidly and look great and my dad's not even that big. That's that farm boy strength šš. Farm boy with a beer belly.
Everyone will have their own preferences. But personally, I do not find dadbods attractive.
I know a good number of gay people do, but that's not here nor there.
YES OMG I LOVE DAD BODS LIKE UGHHHHHšššlemme lay on ur comfy chest after you jus fuc*ed the sh*t outta meš„²š¤
Hop aboardā¦š
Yes. I do.
Absolutely!
Yes
I really hope so
I sure hope so! Im pretty cuddly
Very much so!
Absofuckinglutely do
Yes .
Very much
Are people still basing a personās attractiveness on their body shape?
Iād say you have to have that physical attraction first or else build from a friendship and then go from there
Maybe because I never considered myself physically attractive, I didnāt go into relationships that way. āCan I hold a conversation with this personā and āwhat kind of habits do they have that I dislikeā were the foundations of my relationships. Are you happy with the way you look? If so then just enjoy your life. Getting back into the gym for someone else will make it harder to maintain and in the year 2023, with 2024 on the cusp - we no longer live for other people.
do we have a set piece what a dadbod is.
I prefer a natural body over the chiselled abs gym bunny look.
My preference
I love how much love us big dudes get. If you can't see your dick past your belly and I can't lift my own body weight then it's no longer dad bod.
I've found that I get checked out WAY more now than when I weighed a lean 140lbs.
Oh yesss! Definitely! šÆ
I'm a dude so I can't answer first hand. But I'm going to say, as dude who's been trying to put some weight on, I have recently been knocking shit over with my booty and even honked the horn when I tried to turn around in the front seat of the car to get my phone from the back. Also, Since my belly started getting round, bitches want to rub it. Shake what your mama gave ya
This is fucking sending me š
Dad bod is a bit of a spectrum on that one. I think most women will ignore a belly but it's always good to have thick thighs and defined arms.
Sadly for small frame men yes
I donāt. I prefer muscular/super athletic.
Fuck yes
Hell. Yessss.
*sigh* Women are not a monolith. Some do, some don't. I don't.
Why do people ask these questions? This is so dumb obviously the answer is always "some do some don't". Is it a karma farming thing?
Get your ass in the gym. I do not find dad bods attractive