Dad bod-wtf is it and why is everyone talking about it?
It isn’t the body of the DILF down the street with the amazing abs, nor is it the body of the dad that you pray your future husband never has. Dad bod is defining the 20something year old guy we’re all trying to date these days.
Let me define dad bod–built for comfort, not to be taken too seriously, but you know the man with this body will step up when needed. He has arms that can carry you home after a night out, but will also carry home a few pizzas and a case of beer. He has a stomach that allows you to guilt free enjoy wine and cheese night, but still makes you want to sleep with him. Dad bod represents the happy medium between ‘I’m too good for this guy, and how did I get so lucky.’ It encompasses everything you stand for-hustling but still knowing how to have a good time; making an effort, but not taking yourself too seriously. This guy isn’t intimidating, but approachable. He’s the guy you want to take home, but could also see yourself making a home with.
Dating a guy with a dad body shows you are ready to embrace the next stage of your life. The stage where Taco Tuesdays, Wine Wednesdays and Thirsty Thursdays are replaced with wine nights and work functions. The stage where Thai takeout is no longer the every night go to, and cooking classes and homemade meals start to make regular appearances. The stage where a night out no longer ends with trying to choose which random, hot guy to bring home. (Obviously this applies to some more than others).
The best response I got from my friends regarding this phenomenon was ‘I kind of hate guys who are really obsessed with themselves to the point where they have kick ass bodies. A lot of times a dad bob isn’t even a bad body it’s just a guy who isn’t really cut, which is fine. I hate being intidimated with stuff like that. Also, it kinda shows he’s laid back which is ideal.”
Bring on the lifestyle of balance featuring the dad bod. The lifestyle that praises you for hustling, but doesn’t make you feel guilty about skipping leg day and eating that second piece of cake.
Some examples:
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