New "experiments" or......m

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Fri, 09-23-2005 - 8:44am
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Sara


Edited 10/7/2005 7:58 pm ET by saralm
 
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Sun, 09-25-2005 - 5:03pm
Thank you for saying that, Travkitty! Although age and height probably factor in as far as the "distribution" goes, I also don't think of 14 being BBW! That's not even a plus size! Are you sure you're not being too critical of yourself, Sara? There is so much societal pressure these days to look like Kate Moss (and look where that has recently gotten her!) that I think we "regular" gals don't give ourselves enough credit. I'm not sure men expect us to be all skin and bones....at least I hope not or I'm in trouble too! ;o)
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Sun, 09-25-2005 - 5:08pm
I have to "weigh" in again. Hehehe... Let's not forget that Marilyn Monroe was a 14 and I'm pretty sure the guys liked her! ;o)
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Sun, 09-25-2005 - 7:48pm
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Sara


Edited 10/7/2005 8:01 pm ET by saralm
 
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Sun, 09-25-2005 - 8:14pm

Sizes are much bigger now than they were back in the 50s and 60s. If she were alive today, I'm guessing she'd be about an 8 or a 10.

Sheri

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Sun, 09-25-2005 - 8:16pm
You know, you also have to consider cultural differences when dealing with "size." The men I know who are non-white LOVE thick women whereas all the caucasican men I know like model-types. Go figure... :o)
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Sun, 09-25-2005 - 8:42pm
Well, I don't know how tall she was but I think it's feasible (?) that 130 pounds could be a size 14 if she wasn't real tall.
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Sun, 09-25-2005 - 9:01pm

"I decided to both try a BBW site or two(contacted-winked at a couple there) and also to sort of address the issue honestly on my profile."

Why don't you just post a full-body picture with your profile and let the guy decide if he thinks you're attractive, rather than go crazy trying to pigeonhole your body size?

I'm a size 14; I've got several full length shots in my profile and I described myself as "a few extra pounds". Almost universally, the guys who responded indicated that they didn't think I had a few extra pounds. Of course they didn't. The guys who agreed that I had a few extra pounds, and didn't find that appealing, didn't respond!

I just don't see why you would spend time chatting/e-mailing/IM-ing to "get to know" someone when there is the chance that when he sees your picture, he is going to bail (that works the other way, too -- you may not like HIS picture!!) If you're really going to address the issue honestly, you should post a picture.

Tracy

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Sun, 09-25-2005 - 9:13pm
Yes, Debbie...You are right. She could have been shorter too...and maybe a size 14.
 
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Sun, 09-25-2005 - 9:19pm
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Sara


Edited 10/7/2005 8:02 pm ET by saralm
 
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Sun, 09-25-2005 - 10:04pm

"I like this guy I am chatting with a lot."

I hope you meet very soon because it's dangerous to build up emotions online like this. Have you seen his pic?