Define Sexy

Today my husband made me laugh. That's not unusual. He has a wicked wit. I find a sense of humor incredibly sexy. It rates in my top three sexy traits. Kind heart. Intelligence. Sense of humor.

What do you find sexy?

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Hmmm...

Hard to chop down to three!  Can I say "kind" goes without saying, but here are the other three?? (Cheater, I know!!)

1) strong sense of family (got to love men with babies!!!)

2) great sense of humor, including being able to laugh at himself

3) intelligence.  Not necessarily book smart, but someone who is, in general, smart -- and who likes a smart partner in return!

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Oooh!

Humour.

Intelligence.

And I love a man who is capable.  :-)

Donna

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it's kind of interesting to

it's kind of interesting to me that no one has mentioned physical attributes.  i'm kind of thinking that if you asked this question of men, you would get more physical comments.

but i do have to say, a sense of humor is incredibly sexy.

my top three would be: 

sense of humor

attentive listener

motivated

 

lucky for my, my husband has all three of those ;-)

Sexy to me...  1. sense

Sexy to me...

 1. sense of humor

2. intelligence

3. confidence

Best

Vivi Anna
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Let me be the first to

Let me be the first to mention physical attributes! LOL 

(For me inteligence is the given, so I'll borrow the cheater's cheat!)

1) long hair 

2) twinkling eyes

3) great smile 

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These are great!

Interesting how many people mentioned 'sense of humor'.  In a fantasy situation (book or film) I'm often drawn to intense men, but I couldn't handle that in real life, especially on a daily basis. Nope. I need me a man who makes me smile and laugh and luckily I found him.  Wink

Jodi, I agree-sense of family--very sexy. And I had to laugh at Frenchie's list although you gotta admit a great smile is a mega bonus.   Laughing

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A Man's Take

I wonder if Theresa B is right? Would one (or even more) physical attributes make a man's top three list of what makes a woman sexy?

Hmm. Maybe I'll give my husband a pop quiz. Tongue out

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Any guy who does the dishes for me...

1.  Sexy is a guy who does the dishes.  Period. 

2.  Also, opening pickle jars is pretty high on my list. 

3.  And any man who looks damn fine in a suit, especially from the back.  You know: fresh haircut, that crisp V-torso with the broad shoulders whittled to the waist and then a tight butt (okay, I know the suit would cover that, but you can still tell), and then he turns around & smiles at you.  That is hot. Tongue out (this is supposed to be panting, not plbbt)

Bowing to Olivia...

Why didn't I think of that?! Awesome list. Especially the suit factor.

Excuse me while I wipe away the drool.

 

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LOL, Olivia!!!

I love the pickle jars comment.  And the Tongue out comment. Too funny!!

JodieG
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Sexy

1. Kind/Affectionate/Protective (okay I'm cheating)

2. Sense of humor. Not crazy kind that like practical jokes. I can't stand that. Just someone funny.

3. Physically, I love a clean shaven guy with short hair. Put him in a suit with some sexy cologne and I find that just YUMMY!

Margie :)

Now I'm blushing

Embarassed Although apparently you can't put emoticons in the subject header. 

I got a little carried away there.  This is a great topic!  I love everybody's answers.  Of course, all of us have our particular favorites, but it's fun to see the different distinguishing marks people highlight.  I can't wait to hear more!

Oh well, if we're going for

Oh well, if we're going for physical traits...

1. eyes, I love a man with an intense look, one that says I want to gobble you up

2. tall, I love tall men

3. I prefer short hair, but a little longish to the ears, with a messy look, I like that too.   Really long hair, no thanks.

Best

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Really long hair, no thanks.

We could be roomies then.  You wouldn't try to steal my BFs.  LOL (At least we could if I weren't already married (to a guy with hair down to the middle of his back) with no BFs!)

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mid-back ain't bad

On the long hair point...mid-back is fine.  I've known a couple of guys wtih waist-length hair, though, and it was thinning, too.  Totally skanky.

BTW--my man refuses to grow his hair past his ears--a total bummer, since when it gets shaggy it starts to curl.  Ooh--there's another sexy trait!Wink

The Physical

I like short and longish hair. Depends on the man. And although I find a dressed down man--jeans and t-shirt--sexy, there's a certain drool factor about a man in a sharp suit.

No one's mentioned facial hair. I'm a total sucker for a five-o'clock shadow and also a well-trimmed goatee. Is it just me?

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I think ...

sexy is more than what a man looks like.  though a killer smile and dimples dont hurt.

It is more the way he acts...can he laugh at himself.....can he be a good sport. be open with his feelings.

I love to watch men hold babies.  Just let their guard down and just let the love show.

I love a man who isnt afraid to move.....shake his grooove thing.  who can treat people right.

Terri
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Absolutely

I think most of us agree, Terri. Sexy comes from within. Our comments started that way and veered off. Wink Dimples, sparkling eyes, sharp dressers and all that.   

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H'm. Sexy?   I guess

H'm. Sexy?  

I guess I'm always drawn to a man that smells good more than just looks good.  I've noticed that that it's something I always include in my main male characters.  It's also something I expect from my husband! LOL!  There's something about a man who smells divine...<pant>!  And there's also something totally wrong about a man who looks oh-so-hot and stinks like????  Second on my list is intelligence, so if a man's a little nerdy it's okay.  Just so long as he's got secret jet vibes along with his nerdiness!  No, seriously, I consider sexy to be how a man treats a woman, not just until the newness wears off, but for years to come.  When I'm in a room with others and my husband of almost thirteen years stands next to me, touches my hand lightly, flirtaciously, or winks at me from across the room, now, I think that's sexy!

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