Chris, Chris, Chris.....

You should not have regrets for starting this thread.
I think it's a wonderful thread. It took courage to share with us your uncertainties, and there is no shame in that whatsoever.

And, No! We cannot please everyone here by how we express ourselves. There will always be someone who will respond as offended, or triggered, and unfavored. But, that should never stop you from reaching out here and talking to us. NEVER. I love your posts and your sense of humor. Keep em commin.

In regards to this thread of yours.....
I'm attracted to beautiful women, too. Lauren Bacall is one. In my opinion, she was one of THE most stunning women on screen to date. Of course, there are hundreds of others, (but with my memory, can't tell you names...lol).

In my opinion, being attratcetd to the physical isn't shallow. It's completely natural. Although, it's already been said here that investing into the physical as the foundation of any relationship can be a recipie for eventual disaster. No need to go further into that...lol, as you've already stated that is not your intentions.

Personally, I stop in my tracks when I see a man with a well groomed beard. It's the beard that does it for me every time. It doesn't matter the color of the beard, necessarily, so long as it isn't growin wild...wrapped around his neck and down to his chest...lmao.
And men don't need a full head of hair to be attractive. It's how they carry themselves that attracks me. Style is essential. Class. Courtesy.
I'm partial to gray on men, I think it adds a look of distinguished class.

And women..what catches my eye is legs, and their style. They've gotta have style. And....less is more. The less makeup, accessories, fashion, and exposed skin, the more attractive they are. Tats and piercings, if done with class n style, can be attractive....so long as not overdone.

We all have our preferances. What's good for one, isn't for another. It's all good, including YOUR'S, Chris.

Don't feel regret for posting....anything. That's what we ALL are here for, Mister....ok?

(Btw...I don't think Michele was addressing you, in particular. I think she was generalizing the "you" as "they" instead).

Shangrala