Why do girls like dad bods?

I'm wondering why girls love dad bods so much. I used to be overweight and Im loosing more and more each week. Ive been told by most of the girls Ive dated since I started losing wight to stop working out because they liked me more when I was pugier.

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  • litelander8

    I'm definitely into dad bod. It's comfy and warm. Also, my old man went from dad bod to fit this past year. He's still a two pump chump. 🤷🏾‍♀️

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  • cupcake_wants

    Having a gut is not sexy. Especially a big gut.

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    • ThatOneGuyYouNeverWantToMeet

      Thank god, this post scared me for a second. The way the OP described it, I thought I was sexy for a minute.

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      • Doesnormalmatter

        Lol aren't you like 300 or some shit? The one guy on iin bigger than me.

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        • ThatOneGuyYouNeverWantToMeet

          Damn straight, I worked hard to get as ugly as I am. But to be fair the only place with fat is my belly (like 30 lbs of it at lest, probably more) My arms, legs & chest are some what muscular from all the years of wrestling.

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          • Doesnormalmatter

            Did you have to eat a scary amount of food to get that big or did you not have the fastest metabolism? Were you always heavy for your frame? I was 6'4" 155 as a junior in high school and now junior in college at 6'4" 240. And you would not believe how crazy I had to eat to get there lol.

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            • ThatOneGuyYouNeverWantToMeet

              I don't watch what I eat, I just eat till i'm full always have.

              I have a very slow metabolism, I can go 2 weeks of not eating & not lose a single pound.

              I've always been big, I was 240 when I was 14. 310 at my biggest, lost that when I started training BJJ & Judo 3 1/2 years ago (290 now).

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  • Boogienights

    Because guys that spend all their time at the gym are too in love with themselves to love anyone else.

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  • CountessDouche

    Holy shit! Congratulations on your weight loss!! You should be super proud of yourself.

    To answer you question, I don't think it's necessarily the "preferred" body type amongst most women. I don't think most women have a super specific ideal body type. In my experience women are much more likely than men to ignore, or even be attracted to certain qualities when they link it to personality types or a person that they like.

    The whole "dad bod" thing is a meme & I think it took off for 2 reasons.

    1. Women who use shit like Twatter & Instardgram wanted to show off how deep & mature & non-superficial they were by being heavily into men with "flaws" & bodies that aren't perfect & that caught on

    2. Women glom onto that body type because they associate it with someone who is down to chill & play video games all day & won't moose eye you if you want to eat an entire pizza in your pj's...as in, they feel like, hey this dude isn't perfect, so he won't make me feel guilty for not being perfect & never eating & doing hot yoga every day...women should feel that way regardless of a man's body type, but whatevers.

    It sort of caught on from there & memed out of control...& listen, I don't mind a "dad bod." It's comfy & snuggly & perfectly ok...but I also don't mind a wiry skinny bod, or a lean & in shape bod. Most women don't.

    You've just had a bit of bad luck, but women DO NOT find someone in great shape to be unattractive.

    More importantly, who the fuck cares what we think? You are happier. You are healthier. You move easier. You are more confident. That is ALL that matters. Be proud of yourself & a woman who appreciates your new non-dad bod-that you worked hard 4- will show up & touch your naughtiest places!

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  • I used to be 265 and now Im 195 and I feel like I used two have relationships when I was bigger and now all I can get is hookups

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    • RoseIsabella

      Be more selective about with whom you get involved. If someone is only interested in your looks, and has nothing in common with you don't give her the time of day, honey!

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  • dimwitted

    They are less intimidating.

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  • SKDM007

    no idea, theyll regret it when the dad bod gives 2 pumps in and cums

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  • momwatcher69

    Maybe the Santa image, that plump dudes are cuddly?

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  • Cutie12345

    Not sure why girls like dad bods. I’m a girl myself and I’m into guys who work out an take care of their bodies, maybe that’s because that’s how my own lifestyle is. Be proud of yourself for losing weight! Keep going you will attract lots of girls for sure!

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  • Cutie12345

    I like a fit guy

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  • aprilsommerss

    im personally not a huge fan of guys who are really built or muscular, i like the pudge. but there's obviously girls who want that tone and guys with abs. depends.

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  • my_life_my_way

    I don't. I worked hard to get fit and have a nice body and I appreciate it when guys do the same.

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  • LloydAsher

    Possibly because it exemplifies a self made man? Enough fat to imply that they have more than enough to eat while still being fit enough to move around so they can defend you. The dad bod is very likely to be the optimal body type for females to like due to those following attributes.

    Such as the optimal female form is to have wide hips and larger breasts. Wide hips increases the chance for successful childbirth without complication and larger breasts for the ability and capability to feed children.

    Though I say optimal I'm speaking from a purely logical point of view as people have varried tastes for the opposite sex or same sex for that matter. Now the type adaptation for humans should be a relatively new adaption due to humans have been to near extinction levels in the past thus being picky wasnt a viable long term survival strategy. Thus since we are in the billions being picky hopefully allows the best traits to win out.

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    • charli.m

      Breast size has exactly nothing to do with milk production.

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      • LloydAsher

        But fat implies that they have the storage and proper supply of food to feed kids.

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        • charli.m

          Nope.

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          • LloydAsher

            Yes. It does. In many cultures being fat is attractive. The cultures tend to be islanders who rely on fish and coconuts but the same logic applies elsewhere on the human mind.

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            • Nikclaire

              You're conflating two different things. Being plump was considered attractive because it typically meant you were wealthy enough to eat consistently and thus could afford to raise children. It has nothing to do with milk production.

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            • charli.m

              ...you're arguing two separate things here, genius.

              You also really need to quit claiming your drivel is "logic". Perhaps only use words you actually understand. You're embarrassing yourself.

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  • Bobtailcatgirl

    Because girls tend to be insecure.

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  • annamac

    People have different types. Dad bods definitely aren’t my type.

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  • I don’t find it attractive at all. If anything turns me off.

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    • annamac

      Same

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    • Doesnormalmatter

      Yeah OP is generalizing based on probably 2 womens perspective. When an overwhelming majority of women actually prefer leaner and more toned physiques. I can link studies if anyone cares.

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