Does a man or a woman's occupation make them more attractive?
By Robyn
@floridachick (603)
United States
January 28, 2012 4:47pm CST
what would be a deal breaker for you? what kind of job does your significant other have? would you date someone who didn't have a job? my boyfriend works 80 plus hours a week. But if things were different and I was single I wouldn't go on a date with anyone who didn't have a job. For the simple fact that I am a mother and when I go out with someone its for the long hall I'm not into wasting my time (well at least now) I would want someone to take care of me and my family. Which I do have that my boyfriend who also is the father of my children. but when I was younger I did date guys without jobs and it didn't last long. But to answer my own question in a way yes it does make them more attractive.
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12 responses
@timetravel (1425)
• United States
29 Jan 12
In my alternate universe dream world, I would be thirty years younger, and my guy would be a guitarist in a popular rock band - yet so true to me. He would be tall, and grungy without being dirty. And have shoulders that could bear two tons of weight if necessary. Did I mention he'd be tall? An eye patch is optional. Jeans and tee shirt a must. And our children would be beautiful. Their nanny would be ugly.
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@eljayo (1105)
• Philippines
29 Jan 12
Hi!You are right. I think as long as he had proven himself to be responsible and is capable of providing fr a family that really pk and makes a man more attractive. I would not want to marry somebody who has no job as well. Financial aspect is important in relationship , it matters whether we like it or not.:)
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@lilaclady (28207)
• Australia
28 Jan 12
One thing I have learnt about human nature is we all can have our ideals and preferences, but when we get the fancies all goes out the window, this is one of the meaning os "love is blind" I have seen many put aside their ideals because they could not control need within themselves, we can not control the emotions we have...
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@starsailover (7829)
• Mexico
29 Jan 12
Hi florida chick: I really think a profession could make someone look more attractive to our eyes because this could say so many things about someone's personality. In my case, I find women who have intellectual careers or that have a lot of power of decision on their jobs really sexy, because this mean they are intelligent, brave and that they are independent so we could have an interesting conversation and probably share the same points of views and ambitions.
ALVARO
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@craziestqueenever (1819)
• Philippines
29 Jan 12
Yes, It makes them more attractive. There was man, my boss in the company where I previously worked at. I do have a crush on him. Why? It's because he is our boss and actually has a looks too. Strangers would look down to you, but those who knew your occupation liked you.
@besweet (9859)
• Ireland
28 Jan 12
I would say that I too get impressed if a guy has a high-profile job but that's not everything for me. I have actually realised that some guys use their profession, fast cars or money to impress women and I wouldn't date a guy who tries to impress me with that. I prefer a man who will try to take care of me when I date him, even if he earns less than I do.
Of course my ideal man would have it all, he would have money, he would be good looking, he would love me and he would make me laugh. But I guess that when I am in love I don't really care about the status.
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@rogue13xmen13 (14402)
• United States
29 Jan 12
Often times, yes because what a person does for a living can make a lot of difference in the kind of person that they are, and what their values and standards are.
@chiyosan (30183)
• Philippines
31 Jan 12
well i would agree with you definitely on this. how can you be with someone who did not have a freaking job? i mean i have thought about that too myself, was in the situation.. i met the guy when we were still in school and have been dating for two years already and when he graduated, he has never even tried to find a job and that every time i ask him... he will just say there aren't any one trying to call him. well after three years i just thought he won't change and he will probably just be what he is even years from then on... well i guess my decision was right then that i left him.
@prinzcy (32305)
• Malaysia
7 Feb 12
Yes, it does make them more attractive. I find a man in uniform as attractive (e.g: soldiers, police and even doctors in their white coat) They seem to have something about them when they're wearing their uniforms. But that just that. Their work doesn't guarantee our relationship will work. It's his attitude that I care the most.
@deodavid (4150)
• Philippines
29 Jan 12
Hi there florida chick,
I think anyone that is independent and can provide for needs and wants is attractive, but for me i prefer cops and office women. they are very busy but when they need your time they really need your time so i guess occupation is attractive.
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@rubbershot (173)
• Kenya
30 Jan 12
Am attracted to a woman in a well cut suit, good hair and smells sweet. But most are only good for show and alittle something on the side. My point is yes, we may be attracted, but its mostly just that, an attraction.
