Pg 825 writing topic 1
I can only speak for myself when I say that yes I do have a “type” and in my opinion everyone has a “type.” Some maybe would call it a preference rather than a “type” because often times we will date someone that is not our “type,” so a more accurate word maybe preference. Psychically I prefer a man who is African American, bigger build, tall, light eyes, and a great smile. That is my preference or what I am typically attracted too, however will I talk to someone who does not meet that criteria yes. I think that “types” are in some way used as a general guideline of what you are looking for. For instance most people have a certain “type” of vehicle they like whether that be a van, truck, or car it is all about preference. If I usually only buy mini vans that would be my “type,” however if the sales man shows me a crossover vehicle that meets my needs I can easily be persuaded to go that direction. So I guess what I am saying is that yes I do think that everyone has a “type” however are most of us willing to go outside of those configurations yes.
I am really unsure of where “types” come from. I know for me personally I grew up in a predominantly African American community so I was naturally attracted to men of that race. I am sure for some people that are raised in a certain culture such as Muslims, there “type” would probably be a man who is of Muslim religion. I think that most of our preferences are developed in our early stages of development. I also think that we tend to look for our mothers or fathers in our spouse that we choose. Not in some creepy way, but the things that you love in your parent you look for in your spouse, and the things you don’t like you tend to look for the opposite. For instance, my dad is heavier set and I look for that in a man because I feel safe and secure with a larger man. Also my father is extremely passive and since I do not like that quality in him I tend to look for a man who is very aggressive. I know that there truly is someone for everyone in the world but I am not sure just how it is we come to find each other.
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I love that you equated types in people to liking a type of car...Because that's exactly what I thought of when I read this assignment! hahaha. I also like how every blog I've read thus far has been about this question, everyone's got an opinion. I agree with you in every way, again. I do think people are willing to look outside the norms of what they think they want if it looks promising but generally I think they seek out what they want. What else would we do? Seek out what we don't want? lol. I also agree with you about where these types come from as well. My Dad was a non caring jerk off for example who drank like a fish so when I consider a man, heavy drinking is a very important quality to avoid for me. I like bigger guys too I think simply because the first boyfriend I really loved and felt good about myself with was a 250lb lineman in high school so in that sense, he helped tweak my type too, strange. I don't have a preference for skin usually but what I really pay attention to is how a guy carries himself and interacts with me and others. My type is more personality than looks although I would never date a guy who smelled, was rude, or skinnier than me..in general. It just looks odd you know? I help teach a ballroom dance class at the college and whenever I'm demonstrating with a guy smaller than me I think about it. Like yeah right, this apple doesn't look good dancing with a string bean. I feel like I could break him over my knee.
ReplyDeleteomg i love the last sentence soo cute. this apple doesnt look cute dancing with a string bean. :)
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