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8 Reasons You Should Love A Guy With A Dad Bod

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8 Reasons You Should Love A Guy With A Dad Bod
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The "Dad Bod" is male appearance phenomenon sweeping the nation that usually comes into effect when a guy's teenage metabolism has worn off and, well... Life happens. I think there is a lot to be said about a guy who rocks dad bod. It's not so much about his physical appearance, but instead about what's on the inside. There is just more to love, and here's why...

1. It shows that he lives a balanced life.

He gets to the gym when he can, he enjoys having a couple beers with the boys, and he probably spends a lot of time behind a desk working or studying.

2. It's what's on the inside that counts.

Guys with dad bods have mastered this age old saying, they know that confidence doesn't come from physical appearance. It comes from the inside. He takes pride in his unique personality. This also means that he cares about who you truly are, inside and out.

3. What you see is what you get.

This could go multiple ways... but girls, I know you love to plan for the future. Fast forward 20 years, you know exactly what he will look like when he's coaching your kid's little league team.

4. Dad bods are the best for cuddling.

They are your own personal pillow and will be there to keep you warm in the winter. They are soft shoulder to cry on, so let it all out, he can handle being there for you on an emotional level.

5. He has his priorities straight.

Being wrapped up in your body image can be so time-consuming and he gets this. There are far more important things in life than focusing on how you look or what others think of you, like work, school, family, relationships, and good food.

6. He's probably a mama's boy.

Just trust me on this one and always remember the way he treats his mother is the way he's going to treat you.

7. He probably has a great personality.

Guys with dad bods have a unique charm, they usually have a life of the party personality. They're confident, and good with words. But not confident to the point where it's intimidating, they're comfortable in their own skin and want you to feel the same.

8. He has realistic expectations.

Nobody looks like the model on the front of Cosmo or GQ, he get's it. He is going to want you to be comfortable in your own skin and is going to love you for being you. This means he's going to love you for what is on the inside. He thinks about the big picture, rock hard abs won't get you very far in life but a great people skills will, he gets this.

Dad bods have proven to be more than just a trend, they have far surpassed that. The trend started out as a way to glorify frat boy's beer bellies but it has turned into something so much more than that. Dad Bods have changed the way youth, college students to be specific, view body image. So, yes dad bods are a great thing, our society is filled with unrealistic perceptions of body image, but dad bods bring us back to reality, what you see is what you get.

Side note!!! Why hasn't the "Mom Bod" caught on yet? It needs to. Get with the program people...double standards have no place in our society, let's get #mombods trending.

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