My dad had a saying that went like this...

"The measure of a woman isn't dictated by the size of her breasts or the quality of her looks...But by the size of her heart and the quality of her character. If you're lucky...She will measure you by those same standards."

I'm pretty sure he would choose false for this one. But then...He said this 40 years ago. But, it still stands true for many men.

I just looked where you live, I understand your perception, LA is filled with people who base their entire worth off of their outside appearance, 50+ year olds doing all typefof surgeries so they think they look 25, but in reality they look more like a 28 yr old lizard, just unnatural, id suggest you take a trip to the midwest, Indiana, I visited Carmel, and Indianapolis, both renewed my faith in people after living in San Diego for awhile

As I say the only thing authentically beautiful about where I live is the scenery, tapestry and green nature. There isn't a whole lot to gaze at and find inspiring. I marvel contentiously at what people consider by mainstream circus media to be the ultimate in terms of body shape. Apparently there is a clear cut specific size women have to maintain in order to be accepted by the "high rollers" or whoever the powers may be.

Actually where I want to go eventually may be a cultural shock and my perceptions of what I hold true now may shift. San Diego is very pretty but it's a vacation spot. People who value realistic expectations, and harbor this truth, can't wait to get out.

We all do even though we refuse to admit it, just like there is good and bad in everything and everywhere.

What I really hate more than anything is the media duping tax paying men into thinking a certain way is the only way. One size doesn't fit all. Maybe it's true, maybe not. Circumstantial evidence is lacking very much. Hung jury, the verdict seems to lead to specific obvious, what our eyes see in front of us only. Although we like to tell ourselves a great personality, humor, intelligence hold a value candle to the attraction package, men, the ones I know, walk around, come across, pass by, are brainwashed.

How do I know this? I listen to their girlfriends/fiances/wives vocalize words. Then it enforces my beliefs to this being undeniably true. Men care very much about weight. Women care about it too, but if you took a poll and asked them, it isn't always as conclusive as with men. They are, in most part, bought off by the sleazy corporations attempting to dictate how they are supposed to choose a mate.

I tend to think hot is still exterior, but I'm open to this not being the case if so one of these days.

Men will date an ugly woman with a hot bod compared to dating a pretty girl with a bad body....tis true....

It may not have to be "skinny/svelte/slim"....however her body is his interest........

IQ...not relevant

Sense of humor...not relevant

Heart.......not relevant...

Dreams/hopes/aspirations....of no concern to him......

Will she sleep with him ?

Most important to him..........

boys think this way most MEN don't, except for the last part, men and boys both still want to get laid

THICK OR THIN IM INTERESTED IN ALL OF IT.!!WOMANS BODY NUM NUMS

Seeeeee..ya had me till that last part hun.........

HA!

Even the white boy got the shout, baby got back...

IQ....someone impeccably smart can intimidate anyone.

Sense of humor...goes with intelligence, otherwise it won't work.

Heart...remains to be seen.

Dreams/hopes/aspirations....fanciful, a rare man is one exists.

Will I sleep with him?

Don't know, how many folks has he been sleeping with in long-term?

Sorry, can't change my tide for the societal "accepted" appeal.

some times

All they seem to care about is the visual...........as long as the package is pretty........they could care less about the contents...

Blame Cracker Jacks. All that hard work to get to the bottom and find the prize...only to realize it was a cheap sticker that you didn't want. I mean....they ruined us guys for all eternity.

No not true i dont agree

This post seems to be going along the premise that women function on a higher plane of enlightenment than their male counterparts. We all, men and women alike, have personal preferences. Some might be influenced by society, peers, others by culture etc. but each and every one of us has their own mind. If women weren't bothered about physical appearance, then any man would have an equal chance of winning the affection of any woman he desired and dating sites would become obsolete. However I doubt anyone of us can claim to have not ruled out a possible suitor because we simply didn't find them physically attractive. How many of us here can genuinely say, they've chosen to have a relationship with someone they found physically unattractive? Men too are put under pressure to conform to certain stereotypes. Many female dating profiles refer to wishing to be "swept off" their feet. There are 2 prizes in a good relationship. If the claim made in the original post were true, no women that were overweight would have partners, husbands, suitors etc. However we all know this is not the case.

Funny you got stickers I got cracked cars in mine. Probably because I shook the box several times fearing it was a tiny Gremlin living inside.

Men may be visual true. I may not be a man, but I'm not blind either.

Don't hate the playa, hate the game. We're all part of the same species but it's the subtle differences that have ensured our continued existence. Even within this environment which relies on putting thoughts on the page and therefore less physically assertive than in the real world. Most women (not all) still expect men to make the first move. If the men adopted female characteristics when looking for mates, we'd all be in serious trouble.

To a point.... Yes. But other factors can also be a reason. The next most important feature I believe is the age factor. After that I think It's if a woman has kids or not. But guys can be shallow just as women can be. It all comes down to a single connection with a person that finds you attractive. I find that emotional attraction can outweigh the physical if you try hard enough. Just be yourself. Don't pretend and dont lie. Those are your golden keys to a womens heart