# What Makes A Woman Attractive? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 8, 2003, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956 "2003-03-08T20:09:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![MemoryGongs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/58f4c7/32.png) [@MemoryGongs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MemoryGongs)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 8:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/1 "2003-03-08T20:09:22Z")
Sorry, couldn’t resist. That What Makes Men Attractive? thread needed a rebuttal, unless it’s already buried deep within the archives. Men, speak now or forever hold your piece. Hehehe. Mine… Someone who reads alot of books. Can match or beat me in Jeopardy. Sarcastic, vulgar sense of humor: bonus points for self-depreacting humor, ability to laugh at self. Can recite Simpsons dialogue verbatim from memory. Nice feet. Nice teeth. Eccentric. Wears glasses (not mandatory but sexy) Curvy hips and arse, no heroin-chic please. ---
**Author:** ![Laughing\_Lagomorph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/6bbea6/32.png) [@Laughing\_Lagomorph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Laughing_Lagomorph)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 8:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/2 "2003-03-08T20:21:00Z")
Well, lessee… Brains. A keen sense of the absurd. Glasses are indeed a turn on. Some athletic ability, or at least a predisposition towards physical activity. A sense of purpose towards life. Turn-offs include smoking and helplessness/ditziness, real or feigned. ---
**Author:** ![BuckleberryFerry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/5f9b8f/32.png) [@BuckleberryFerry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BuckleberryFerry)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/3 "2003-03-08T20:27:42Z")
**MemoryGongs** , I think I’ve got everything there, but I’m not sure I’m eccentric. Shucks. Me and my fat, Simpsons watchin’, glasses wearin’ arse will have to move on. ---
**Author:** ![Sappho](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@Sappho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sappho)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 8:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/4 "2003-03-08T20:54:26Z")
Physically - I like women who are small but curvy. Cute rather than beautiful. Emotionally, I like my women stable, easy going, and not too ditsy. Intellectually, I like women who are intelligent but creative too. Not too much to ask… 😉 ---
**Author:** ![MemoryGongs](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/58f4c7/32.png) [@MemoryGongs](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MemoryGongs)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/5 "2003-03-08T21:43:47Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by BuckleberryFerry \* > \*\ ***MemoryGongs** , I think I’ve got everything there, but I’m not sure I’m eccentric. > > Shucks. Me and my fat, Simpsons watchin’, glasses wearin’ arse will have to move on. \*\* please stay…and tell me more…grrrrr…lol ---
**Author:** ![The\_Calculus\_of\_Logic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/aeb1de/32.png) [@The\_Calculus\_of\_Logic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Calculus_of_Logic)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 9:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/6 "2003-03-08T21:59:40Z")
I would have to say a personality i can relate to. Someone who doesn’t take themselves seriously, who doesn’t nag, sarcasm is a plus, so is the ability to understand introversion as a lifestyle. Also, who doesn’t view me as a status tool to feel better about herself, and, almost as important as having a personality i can relate too is someone who isn’t immature. Alot of ‘women’ today end up going out with cute guys with mucho self confidence who get them pregnant & abandon them. Someone who is interpersonally competent & wise would be really nice. As far as looks, i’d prefer someone i am physically attracted to, but that isn’t necessary if she has other attributes. ---
**Author:** ![FranticMad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c68b51/32.png) [@FranticMad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FranticMad)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 10:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/7 "2003-03-08T22:14:09Z")
Tequila. ---
**Author:** ![whistlepig](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/73ab20/32.png) [@whistlepig](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whistlepig)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 10:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/8 "2003-03-08T22:28:03Z")
Turnoffs: Skinny, overthinking life, more than two kids, rudeness, has an ass that’s bigger than mine, smoking in the house. Turnons: Curvy. “I like a little meat with my potatos.” A nice smile. A sense for the absurd. Good humor. Brown eyes are good. Likes to fish, raft, hike, workout, etc. Has a dog that weighs more than 40 pounds. Doesn’t mind that I’d prefer to cook about 80% of the meals. (I just like to cook.) Would rather hang out at home or with friends than in a bar. (I’m 40. Two hours a week at the pub is good enough for me.) Really likes and is comfortable with sex. (I miss goooood sex, the kind that makes you feel like you need to change your name and move to Texas.) Whistlepig ---
**Author:** ![TeleTronOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/4af34b/32.png) [@TeleTronOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TeleTronOne)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/9 "2003-03-08T22:36:22Z")
Intelligent No nagging, unnecessary whining, or mind games Doesn’t tune me out or complain if I mention anything about my job, or nerdy-ish interests Preferable that she would share at least some of said nerdy-ish interests Loves cats Enjoys good food, and has good taste in wine I think glasses lend that sort of “Mysterious Librarian” look, which is sort of cool, but it’s not a must-have for me Physically, I’m not terribly picky. But if I had to choose one physical attribute that would influence my decision, it would be the face (I don’t have any specific criteria, I just sort of know it when I see it). ---
**Author:** ![drm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@drm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drm)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 11:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/10 "2003-03-08T23:31:54Z")
turnoffs -movie snobbishness -bad hygene -being bitchy Turn ons -humour -good appetite -loves to workout -loves a wide range of sports -physically fit -loves movies -tolerance -nice face (as said by others, know it when I see it) ---
**Author:** ![flyboy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/4da419/32.png) [@flyboy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/flyboy)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/11 "2003-03-08T23:43:53Z")
A woman who doesn’t need and rarely uses makeup. Who has grown into her beauty after her teenage years, and still has a touch of shyness about her. And definitely glasses. I’m a picky guy, but these things will make me weak in the knees, so to speak. ---
**Author:** ![msmith537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d9b06d/32.png) [@msmith537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/msmith537)\ **Post date:** [March 8, 2003, 11:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/12 "2003-03-08T23:59:32Z")
Good hair A pretty face Thin Nice big rack (but not too big) Thin waste Nice ass Nice legs Fun Horney Not a crack ho Knows when to shut up ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 12:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/13 "2003-03-09T00:23:15Z")
confidence a nice voice (accent and cadence, not one i’ll be annoyed by) someone who looks happy in her own skin, dresses to please herself, and looks good because of it. someone who flirts back. ---
**Author:** ![BelZarak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ea666f/32.png) [@BelZarak](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BelZarak)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 12:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/14 "2003-03-09T00:38:33Z")
When I was younger, these were the things I looked for: Red Hair breasts (2) legs (2) breath heartbeat Now that I’m a bit older and more settled, these are the things I find interesting: Red Hair (some things never change) pleasant smile sense of humor enjoys reading computer literate easy to chat with shares common interests with me breasts (yup, some things really never change) sharp wit enjoys being with me. Overall it seems to be more about the personality now than the appearance. I’m just lucky that the woman I’m with covers the best of both worlds. -Belz ---
**Author:** ![Tarantara](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a4c791/32.png) [@Tarantara](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarantara)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 5:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/15 "2003-03-09T05:45:04Z")
Turn offs: Aleady has children Obese Stretch marks Tobacco user Alcoholic Smells bad Turn ons: Spiritual Depth Intelligence Honor Self-respect Educated Clean body and home Deep, soulful Marilyn Monroe eyes Full lips Hourglass, voluptuous figure Swanlike neck Good singer Good dancer (must Waltz) Athletic Can recite Shakespeare from memory Tolkien fan Doesn’t complain about music being too loud Likes guys with muscles Fast and accurate with a gun Skilled with cars, motorcycles and horses. Good with a sword Devoid of hair below the eyelashes Likes cats Sarcastic and funny Can challenge me on every level Sexually ravenous Knows ASL (American Sign Language) Glasses Knows Martial Arts ---
**Author:** ![ultress](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/7c8e57/32.png) [@ultress](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ultress)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 6:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/16 "2003-03-09T06:14:10Z")
Barbie seems to be the going thing. ---
**Author:** ![3trew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/13edae/32.png) [@3trew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/3trew)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 6:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/17 "2003-03-09T06:34:40Z")
Confidence, comfort with themselves, and (here’s the big hurdle) a willingness to look at me twice. Strangely enough, that last one alone won’t do it. ---
**Author:** ![petcat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/5fc32e/32.png) [@petcat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/petcat)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/18 "2003-03-09T06:50:42Z")
A mountain bike she’d own and use and camping out she’d not refuse and alcohol’d not be abused perhaps she has some leftist views? She can smoke if she wants, but not inside She’d know how to drive stick, and like to ride a motorbike, and pot she’d tried. We should like each other’s friends and have time apart because that tends to make the moments we’d embrace much sweeter She doesn’t have to like my books and I won’t be the one who cooks she’s an omnivore and not a picky eater I’m not concerned if she is Bi but prefer to be the only guy Dog lovers need not apply (I’m more a pet cat guy) But how will we meet if we’re both shy? It’s confidence that’s in short supply Long hair, and boots of any kind a non-argumentative mind and passion for all humankind that’s the girl I hope to find ---
**Author:** ![iampunha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/74df32/32.png) [@iampunha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/iampunha)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/19 "2003-03-09T07:03:20Z")
Being nice to me, ultimately, does a lot more than appearance. I’ve spent significant time (in school, mostly) with women/girls who were physically to die for. Personality-wise, they were dead to me. Eye candy is nice, but true attraction, for me, comes from something a lot more valuable. When you close your eyes, any physical ugliness disappears. You have to do a lot more to make someone who’s rude go away. ---
**Author:** ![t-keela](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/a3d4f5/32.png) [@t-keela](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/t-keela)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2003, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956/20 "2003-03-09T07:13:36Z")
> [@](#): > > \*Originally posted by FranticMad \* > \*\*Tequila. \*\* You raanggg… three feet tall w/ a flat head and pistol grip ears… :rolleyes: the flat head is to sit the bottle of tequila on, I know it’s an old joke but it seemed to fit… \ [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-makes-a-woman-attractive/159956.md?page=2)