Physical Preferences in Dating
I have never understood why people - specifically men - are looked down upon and ridiculed for their personal preferences on physical appearance, as if we as women don't do the exact same thing without shame. As a woman who puts a lot of energy into health and fitness I personally am not attracted to men whom are not physically fit. Not a body builder by any means. My ex boyfriend went to the gym a healthy 3x per week, about an hour each time, and never had distinctive abs or bulging muscles, but he was fit and healthy, and I found him extremely attractive. I understand thyroid issues, I understand diabetes, I understand that everyone has something different going on, but when we are discussing a purely physical attraction, at first sight, I am attracted to men who are in-shape.
Is this wrong? I don't think so. Would I refuse to go out with a guy because of his looks? Absolutely not. I've been with guys who are scrawny and guys who are heavier. This is after I knew them well and developed romantic feelings for them. Physical appearance will always come after personality, but again, as a purely physical attraction, I lean towards lean.
So why is it that men are demonized for being attracted to thin girls, or rather, not being attracted to heavier women?
This is a survey I am doing for my psychology class, please only serious responses. No radical feminist rants. Facts are encouraged but personal opinions are welcome. Please include your gender in your response. No names or URLs will be published in my research paper.