Do girls like athletic guys or is it a general stereotype by the media?

I notice that heaps of girls have hots for lean, muscular athletic guys. It is really bothering me cos 1) I don't play sport 2) I like music, movies, reading, dancing %26amp; economics/finance 3) I like lean, athletic guys so I might be slightly gay.


A very sociable, party girl once commented I look sickly and I feel quite sad about this remark. I have a mild heart condition so I cannot play competitive sports like rugby or soccer. I'm skinny and underweight.


On the bright side people did say that I'm smart, witty and some see me as a social person who attends heaps of social gatherings.


Do u reckon it's a good idea for me to take up a sport? I'm already playing table tennis and Wii tennis (but Wii is just Wii so it's not real).

Do girls like athletic guys or is it a general stereotype by the media?
as a man I can say with authority girl prefer a healthy wallet in a man, above all else. By the way I did not pick up on your wit. Are you sure they did not say your are a far t and sh itty
Reply:Younger women are often like this, but as they grow into adulthood, they look for other things -- like if the guy treats them right and if he is a good provider.





You are in an environment now where a good number of the women are still hold to that old high schoolish standard of manhood.





In general, women like their spouses to be healthy but not necessarily muscle men.
Reply:follow what your heart says!...if you think you should take up a sport!..then go!..but if bad things start to happen, discontinue it..ok?..
Reply:Obviously, you have become body conscious. It happens to everybody in their teens when they wake up, and realize who's sexy. You can feel inadequate, or you can take action. I suggest you eat a diet high in protein, do a moderate to light weight regimine. You are an ectomorph - you do not have the metabolism at your age to get really buff, but you will look good with having lean muscle tone.





If you can swim, that's great for the arms, chest and shoulders. Ask your doctor.
Reply:i dont care as long as i can talk to this guy and trust himwith everything in my life.


dont worry about sports, keep up your amazing traits that your so fortunate to have. you sound like a great guy [:


you shouldnt have to play a sport if you dont want to, but yet again, sports is a great way to find out about yourself and meet new people, which s exactly what you need.


your amazing stanley, dont forget it.
Reply:Wow , you sound like someone that would be great to get to know! Dont start playing sports now, you just might knock some god sense out of you...be true to yourself and dont do anything in your life that doenst make you happy.
Reply:For each girl it's different. You have to ask yourself what type of girl you want to attract, and if it's the one who likes the jocks, guess what?





For me, while I appreciate a nice toned body, I also appreciate more someone with a brain who can read and discuss things with me without putting me down who is a nice person and is well liked by others. I won't kid you, looks do count. We are a shallow society.





You have to be the best you that you can be. Just don't try to focus it on just one part of yourself, as that is boring. I like more well rounded balanced type of person.
Reply:well yes,we do but alot of the time we just want a guy that will treat us right. like if were going out we dont wanna tag along with your friends. we wanna go out with one and other and just be with each other. and yes take up sport.1girls love watching guys play sport and they look great playing it 2 you might put on a bit of weight and it will definately move up your social status!keep on playin that wii!
Reply:Just do what you like to do, you shouldn't change for anyone. Different girls have different tastes in guys, not every girl prefers athletic boys :)
Reply:there are different types of girls. some do prefer the jock type, but some, like me, perfer the smart ones. Just be yourself. if you MUST, do swimming. it rocks, although not as much as volleyball.
Reply:I've only dated one 'atheletic' guy ... and he was an arrogant @-hole.


The media had taught him that he was hot stuff and gave him a major ego.


Yea, if you like guys, you're bi at the very least.
Reply:different girls have different leanings on guys.





usually girls like muscular guys , as that has been built into them genetically due to darwins process of natural selection as a more muscular guy would be able to protect them better.





but as the evolution has progressed so has the leanings of girls towards guys. they would like their partners to be more caring, friendly %26amp; sociable, being witty is an added advantage. being fit is one precondition but u dont necessarily have to be muscular or having athletic built.





if u r flirting with a sex bomb, then ur chances will be less as she would already be courted by a no. of guys most of them would be having athletic builts %26amp; many of them would be witty , intelligent %26amp; caring. so ur chances will be reduced.





so u should try to court a girl who is not very hot, keep ur expectations a bit low. go for the average type of girl %26amp; try to impress her with ur wit, %26amp; rest u learn with experience.





best of luck
Reply:Yes, its true. Girls are attracted to guys that take care of themselves. Talk to your Dr. about getting involved in sports. If your heart condition is mild, then I'll bet it would be beneficial to exercise more. Exercise gets your blood pumping which in turn gets oxygen to all parts of your body. It seems that doing nothing physical would be more detrimental to your heart. It seems like it would only make it weaker. But be sure to consult your DR. for recommendations and follow his advise. You want to be healthy, active and attractive and believe me, DEAD is neither of those.