15 Women Talk About The ‘Type’ Of Guy They’re Attracted To And Why

By Nicole Tarkoff

1. “I dig a guy with a cartilage piercing, especially a hoop. It’s just so sexy. It’s like he’s saying I’m too unique to be just a guy with a regular ear piercing, I need my cartilage done too. Plus I love to kiss it.” —Maria, 23

2. “I definitely go for the athletic type, like former jock, athletic type. My last boyfriend used to bench press me for fun. Those types of guys.” —Laura, 24

3. “I love a guy with a nice clean buzz cut. It shows he takes care of himself enough to get his hair trimmed every so often.” —Whitney, 26

4. “I go for intellectuals. Men that can actually carry on a conversation, and about things other than sports. If he knows who Lebron James is, but not Mark Twain, see ya later.” —Carrie Ann, 26

5. “This sounds so weird, but I love a Mama’s boy. If he loves his mother he clearly has a good heart. I’m sure his mom taught him how to treat a woman.” —Jill, 24

6. “Most girls probably hate this, but I love a guy who plays video games, probably because I love them, and it makes me feel less bad about playing them so much. If he’d rather stay in and play video games than go out to a fancy restaurant he’s totally my type.” —Ally, 24

7. “A guy who has a sense of humor and can make me laugh is definitely my type. I value funny over looks any day. His looks can change, his ability to laugh and make me smile doesn’t.” —Alise, 26

8. “I’m a sucker for long hair. If he puts it in a ponytail, I’m like OMG. It’s so fun to run my fingers through it when we’re making out.” —Ava, 23

9. “Tall guys. They make me feel so tiny, and I love feeling tiny.” —Trish, 25

10. “I love me a nerd. The nerdier, the better. It makes me feel less embarrassed about my Star Trek obsession. If he’s a nerd he won’t care about the collection of Spock action figures I have in my bedroom.” —Megan, 26

11. “I don’t know if you’d call this a ‘type’ but I like a guy who loves trying new things. If he has never done something before he sees it as interesting and exciting, not scary or irrelevant. That is the type of guy who makes life more enjoyable.” —Katherine, 26

12. “I always fall for the sweet talkers, not by choice, it just happens. I recommend all girls to avoid this type. They always screw you over.” —Mia, 25

13. “Artists are so attractive to me. I love the way they think, and express themselves, most likely because I’m not artsy at all and try to live my artsy life vicariously through them. Plus they usually make things for you, paintings, songs, poems. It melts my heart.” —Veronica, 24

14. “My friends always make fun of me for this, but I am extremely attracted to a man with kids. Well, preferably just one kid, but still. His schedule is obviously busy, and he clearly has a commitment that is more important than me, but it’s awesome to see him love someone like that. I just find it really sweet.” —Liz, 25

15. “I love a guy who writes. A guy who writes knows how to express himself in a way that is meaningful. He isn’t scared to convey how he really feels” —Annie, 23