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Are Thai Women Generally Attracted To Muscle In Men?

Svenn
  2008-10-16 13:21:08
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I'm wonerding if muscular men aren't seen as attractive in Thailand because pretty much every 70 year old farmer seems to have a six pack and rippling arms- i.e. maybe it's a sign of labor and poverty rather than wealth? There also seems to be a lot of very attractive women with overweight, often nerdy looking men here (talking about average people choosing mates at freewill here, not trophy wives). Obviously the man's money plays a big role, but excluding that for a sec- I'm wondering if anyone's clear on what the general threshold is- maybe the 'swimmer's build' (muscular and sturdy looking but not toned) is their ideal or if pretty much any flab is ok? Hard to know since most ads don't show shirtless men. My gf says she likes overweight, but maybe she's just trying to stop me from worrying...

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  2008-10-16 13:39:16
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QUOTE (Svenn @ 2008-10-16 14:21:08) *
My gf says she likes overweight, but maybe she's just trying to stop me from worrying...


She is just keeping you sweet until she gets all your money.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
bkkjames
  2008-10-16 13:53:49
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For alot of Asian women, have a generously proportioned man is a sign she is a good cook and a sign of prosperity.

However, first hand experience with my wife and I clearly demonstrates that both of these beliefs are in fact - mythical.
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  2008-10-16 14:09:02
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QUOTE (Svenn @ 2008-10-16 14:21:08) *
I'm wonerding if muscular men aren't seen as attractive in Thailand because pretty much every 70 year old farmer seems to have a six pack and rippling arms- i.e. maybe it's a sign of labor and poverty rather than wealth? There also seems to be a lot of very attractive women with overweight, often nerdy looking men here (talking about average people choosing mates at freewill here, not trophy wives). Obviously the man's money plays a big role, but excluding that for a sec- I'm wondering if anyone's clear on what the general threshold is- maybe the 'swimmer's build' (muscular and sturdy looking but not toned) is their ideal or if pretty much any flab is ok? Hard to know since most ads don't show shirtless men. My gf says she likes overweight, but maybe she's just trying to stop me from worrying...


I've always thought that you can't go wrong with "male olympic gymnast" physique.
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  2008-10-16 14:09:35
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QUOTE (bkkjames @ 2008-10-16 13:53:49) *
For alot of Asian women, have a generously proportioned man is a sign she is a good cook and a sign of prosperity.

However, first hand experience with my wife and I clearly demonstrates that both of these beliefs are in fact - mythical.



Be careful, your wife might read this.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Most important to Thai ladies is that the man has a "good heart".
Shotime
  2008-10-16 14:11:23
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My GF says age is just a number, size doesn't matter, and she luvs (sp) me. This is the same one I said you can tell when she's lying because her lips are moving. All I know is that she gets noticeably excited when she sees a young, well built sport-man (her term). What can I do? I luv her, too.
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  2008-10-16 14:16:10
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Only if the Thai lady in question is a Lady-boy. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cheesy.gif)

Kidding aside, women in general have a tendency to look at your behind than your biceps.

So you are probably wasting your time pumping iron to puff up those biceps. One reason I steer clear of gyms is that it is full of gay people oggling unsuspecting straight men. I would rather lift weights at home.
toptuan
  2008-10-16 14:33:43
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University girls go for the "swimmers build" in Thai guys. Not the muscle-hunk with bulging muscles. At least that's the word from the university scene, feedback from both guys and gals.
donna
  2008-10-16 14:38:05
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ok...im not thai...but i can tell you that for eye candy, a man with a good bod is nice. but normally thats not for keeps. its just for looking.

most of us settle for a nice bloke who can make us laugh.

oh, he has to be a good kisser too i guess.
hanno
  2008-10-16 14:38:48
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My wife is Vietnamese not Thai; according to her looking fit is great, being muscle bound is atrocious.

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because pretty much every 70 year old farmer seems to have a six pack and rippling arms-


Might have something to do that they actually work, unlike most of us desk jockeys. No gym needed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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  2008-10-16 14:39:02
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QUOTE (donna @ 2008-10-16 14:38:05) *
ok...im not thai...but i can tell you that for eye candy, a man with a good bod is nice. but normally thats not for keeps. its just for looking.

most of us settle for a nice bloke who can make us laugh.

oh, he has to be a good kisser too i guess.


Sorry Donna, I am married.
Heng
  2008-10-16 14:49:21
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Supposedly gals are "programmed" to be attracted to guys who look like they can run down a wild boar and break its neck, but they also clearly know that there aren't too many opportunities to hunt big game in today's world. Probably best to keep that bank book fat and to "look" physically strong enough to kill small-ish animals (like dogs, cats, and possibly rabid rabbits).

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donna
  2008-10-16 15:05:40
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QUOTE (bkkjames @ 2008-10-16 14:39:02) *
QUOTE (donna @ 2008-10-16 14:38:05) *
ok...im not thai...but i can tell you that for eye candy, a man with a good bod is nice. but normally thats not for keeps. its just for looking.

most of us settle for a nice bloke who can make us laugh.

oh, he has to be a good kisser too i guess.


Sorry Donna, I am married.


doh!

got a brother?
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  2008-10-16 15:07:10
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Judging by Thai advertising scene muscles don't work. Every model is "swimmer" type, as someone mentioned.
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  2008-10-16 15:07:21
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QUOTE (donna @ 2008-10-16 15:05:40) *
QUOTE (bkkjames @ 2008-10-16 14:39:02) *
QUOTE (donna @ 2008-10-16 14:38:05) *
ok...im not thai...but i can tell you that for eye candy, a man with a good bod is nice. but normally thats not for keeps. its just for looking.

most of us settle for a nice bloke who can make us laugh.

oh, he has to be a good kisser too i guess.


Sorry Donna, I am married.


doh!

got a brother?


5 actually, but they are neither funny nor lipsus gengus.
sbk
  2008-10-16 15:09:32
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From what I understand, muscle bound is not considered attractive.

And yeah, you do have that right toybits, bums before biceps (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)
Huey
  2008-10-16 15:13:31
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I think they generally prefer the, soft, androgynous, boarder line gay, paper white, jappenese or korean, "My name is Rain...." type looking boys. I mean really, check out the TV and print adds, not a Vin Diesel or even a Denzel amongst them. I don't think they prefer traditional masculinity in their men.
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  2008-10-16 15:15:33
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Given the average age of the registered users and taking in account most of them are married, I would say; 'No!' (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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  2008-10-16 15:17:38
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QUOTE (Huey @ 2008-10-16 15:13:31) *
I think they generally prefer the, soft, androgynous, boarder line gay, paper white, jappenese or korean, "My name is Rain...." type looking boys. I mean really, check out the TV and print adds, not a Vin Diesel or even a Denzel amongst them. [b]I don't think they prefer traditional masculinity in their men[/b].


That's because they don't miss what they never had.
rixalex
  2008-10-16 15:27:07
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Shame TheDon is no longer with us. I'm sure he'd have a pointless word or two to say on the matter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
Huey
  2008-10-16 15:27:19
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Exactly BKKjames, that's quite right, and they don't bother even trying to promote it. Its easier for their men as a whole to soften up to look like Rain then it is to man up to look like Vin or Denzel.
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  2008-10-16 15:30:13
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QUOTE (Huey @ 2008-10-16 15:27:19) *
Exactly BKKjames, that's quite right, and they don't bother even trying to promote it. Its easier for their men as a whole to soften up to look like Rain then it is to man up to look like Vin or Denzel.


Well I can say I did play my part during my thirties in trying to convert as many as possible over to the virtues of hairy farang.

What's the old saying, "Once you go back, you can never back" or something to that effect.
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  2008-10-16 15:31:27
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QUOTE (Huey @ 2008-10-16 15:13:31) *
I think they generally prefer the, soft, androgynous, boarder line gay, paper white, jappenese or korean, "My name is Rain...." type looking boys. I mean really, check out the TV and print adds, not a Vin Diesel or even a Denzel amongst them. I don't think they prefer traditional masculinity in their men.


The androgynous look is seemingly popular. Ambiguity is always popular here, though.

"Mum, I'm not sure what I want to be, when I grow up...."

- "If you study hard there might be a few careers available".

"No. I meant male or female".
Tolley
  2008-10-16 15:31:29
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Yes Thai women love men with big muscles but those big muscles must be wallet muscles,
sbk
  2008-10-16 15:34:12
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Sorry guys, but you have me laughing my head off here. There are plenty of non-wimpy non-white Thai men who actually have girlfriends and spouses, so somebody must consider them attractive. But I guess its easier to see only what feeds your own stereotypes and prejudices and so therefor assume that all thai men must be wimpy and small. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


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