Potential hook up is into me, but I don’t feel attractive enough

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It’s been a whiiiile since I had any sex. I met a guy and he is very, very, very attractive in my opinion. Issue is – I feel less attractive than him lol. He is very into his looks, fitness, fashion & skincare. He doesn’t seem arrogant about it though. I don’t know if I go through with a casual hook up if I’ll be able to get out of my head long enough to enjoy myself. Should I just stop talking to him?

Comments

  1. InterestingClient446 Avatar

    noooo don’t stop talking to him! Enjoy yourself and enjoy his beauty <3

  2. Falciparuna Avatar

    Keep talking until you feel comfortable or he loses interest. You don’t have to end things just as you don’t have to sleep with him.

  3. OilySteeplechase Avatar

    Don’t decide for him whether he should like you. Enjoy yourself and see what happens.

  4. Sufficient-War1082 Avatar

    I think you need to know yourself. If you feel like you’re not at a point where you’ll be able to let go and just be present and enjoy the experience, then don’t do it. I feel like if you go into sex with insecurity and fear it’s going to set a bad tone and you’ll leave feeling judged and exposed- even though you know this fear is all in your head.

    You can’t fake confidence and you can’t fake feeling sexy. So if you feel like this guy is going to trigger some insecurities that will prevent you from letting loose and enjoying the experience, while it’s a nice sentiment to assert “be confident and go for it!”, it’s easier said than done.

    My vote is to not have sex with someone when you don’t feel comfortable. For whatever reason it may be.

    However it might be nice to go on a date and spend some actual time with him to assess the vibe, and if you can feel more comfortable in his presence then maybe your fear about sex with him will diminish.

  5. [deleted] Avatar

    He’s probably thinking the exact same thing. Aren’t humans complicated eh?

  6. Effective-Papaya1209 Avatar

    Do you think average men who hook up with beautiful women don’t enjoy it bc they’re thinking about their looks? Hell no. They think “wow I get to touch this beautiful woman!!” 

    You are probably hotter than you think you are, for all kinds of reasons. Take this man’s attractiveness as a sign that you, too, are attractive and go for it!! 

  7. accountingcorgi Avatar

    If you’re ok with it being a hookup and nothing more, then fine. But be warned – on reddit you’ll see people, mostly men, but some women too, mention how attractive men will sleep with less attractive women for hookups because sex.

  8. BiteInfamous Avatar

    Oh my gosh go have sex with this man please.* You’re overthinking it!

    *only if you really want tho

  9. freckyfresh Avatar

    If he’s telling you he’s into you and acting like he’s into you, believe him. Don’t self sabotage here. Don’t decide for him how he feels about you.

  10. anon_mg3 Avatar

    A lot of guys don’t care about looks when it comes to just casual hookups. So I wouldn’t worry about that. Most men find the majority of women attractive enough to sleep with, but their criteria is totally different for relationships. If a hookup is all you want I’d say go for it, but I would proceed with caution if you’re wanting more or think you might catch feelings.
    Source: I’m a plain looking woman who has been propositioned by guys out of my league (including some much younger), although I have no interest in casual sex.

  11. trebleformyclef Avatar

    I feel like there are a few things here:

    1. you are likely more attractive than you seem to think you are
    2. you are wayyyy overthinking this, its a hookup – not a potential relationship
    3. he (and you) just want to fuck (both men and women will fuck people less attractive or more attractive than themselves)
    4. neither of you necessarily need to “like” the other in order to hookup
    5. if you are not a casual hookup type person (based on being unable to get out of your head) then, that is okay, not everyone is and you don’t need to be.
  12. velvetroads1 Avatar

    Life is for living. Do what makes you happy.

    If you’re attracted to him then go for it. Regret what you haven’t done, not what you have.

  13. Signal_Procedure4607 Avatar

    Attractive men are trouble, it’s widely known. 😸 Youre gonna be cruisin for a bruisin

  14. Aggressive_Jury_4109 Avatar

    Sorry but if it’s for a hookup, don’t we like, want him to be super hot? Isn’t that sort of the whole point?

  15. AffectionateMetal767 Avatar

    Get out of your own head! If he’s indicating he’s into you, go for it. Enjoy him!!!