Opinions on blushing in men?

ponderousanon

Hi all, this is my first time ever posting or looking at threads and I've found it very interesting.

Following a conversation today I am hoping to gather some information on people's perceptions on blushing in men? A few questions arose in my earlier conversation and I was hoping to obtain some understanding of people's views and opinions...

I wondered how many women out there would be attracted to a man who blushes? If someone was initially attracted to a man but during the initial conversation noticed the man blushing (very strongly) what would you think about the person, how would it affect your perception of them? How might you respond?

I really appreciate any feedback and look forward to hearing people's opinions!

_AVALANCHE_

Seriously??

I'd think their was something wrong with the Female if it bothered them.

seenitall

Ooooh I love blushers, love them!

If you are an easy blusher, there is a fair chance that I will be attracted to you (a generic "you", natch ).

It's just soooo disarming and adorable!

ponderousanon

Even if it was extremely red? The blush I mean extends from chest and all over face at times. Would you still be attracted to a man with this strong a blush? What would your thoughts about him be? Would it change anyone's opinion, honestly?

niamhx

Why in the name of god would anyone be bothered ?? Lots of people blush when they meet someone new, asked an embarrassing question or feel uncomfortable. I'd be more concerned with what i did to make them blush or feel uncomfortable !

Vanbis

I'm not afraid to admit that i blush quite easy and more so if i am attracted to a girl i am in conversation with.

Dudess

Don't think I'd even notice it, and would find it strange for anyone to consider it off-putting.

Ickle Magoo

Like most questions posed re "what do women think"...there is not going to be a consensus.

Can I ask why you'd like to know?

Lollers

Anyone see when Prince William and Kate kissed on the balcony, and he very obliviously blushed. Me and all my friends watching thought it was really endearing. And definitely nothing to be ashamed of.

_AVALANCHE_

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Widow awarded €5m in High Court action



30/11/2005 - 18:20:51
The widow of a solicitor who died after an operation to prevent blushing yesterday settled a High Court action for damages for €5m.

Father of three Alan Synnott died over two years ago, a few days after undergoing surgery at the Bon Secours Private Hospital.

His widow, Eleanor had sued Austin Leahy, a surgeon attatched to the Bon Secours Hospital, Glasnevin who carried out the operation.

The High Court today approved the settlement which included €4m for Mrs Synnott and over €200,000 each for the solicitors three children Lisa, aged 13, William, aged12, and Lydia, aged 7.

Approving the settlement Mr Justice Vivian Lavan extended his sympathy to the Synnott family and said he knew it was a great tragedy. An inquest in to the death of the solicitor heard he suffered a haemorrhage after a vein and artery were damaged during the operation in March 2003.

His condition deteriorated and a scan showed later that he had suffered brain damage.

Mr Synnott who was in his early 40s when he died, was one of the county's best known personal injuries solicitors and was the principal of Lawline Solicitors in Christchurch Hall, Dublin.

His wife who lives with their children in South Dublin claimed that her husband had been referred to Mr Leahy on March 11, 2003.

The solicitor was suffering from social phobia and facial blushing which was interfering with his ability to speak in public and run his office. The letter of referral indicated Mr Synnott was seeking advice in respect of undergoing an operation to prevent the blushing.

Mr Leahy when he saw the solicitor on March 18, 2003 formed the view he would benefit from the operation and obtained a written consent form.

It was claimed the consent form indicated the risks from the operation were dry hand, compensatroy sweating , Horner's Syndrome and the need for a chest drain.

On March 27 Mr Synnott was admitted to the Bon Secours Private Hospital. The operation involved inserting a tubular device into the chest cavity. Following unsucessful attempts the angle of entry was changed and the tube put in an upward manner.

It was claimed that massive bleeding occurred when the subclavian vessels and lung were damaged. Emergency surgery had to be carried out and Mr Synnott according to court papers lost over three times his total blood volume in a three and a half hour period.

The next day Mr Synnott was transferred to the |Beaumont Hospital intensive care unit . Scans revealed Mr Synott required urgent decompression and he was taken to the operating theatre where a burr hole was made in his skull to drain off fluid.

Over the next 24 hours the solicitor did not show evidence of recovery of cerebral function and on March 30th tests showed he had suffered brain stem death.

Mr Synnott according to court papers enjoyed his family life and had built up a larege and very sucessful practice.

His family were deeply attatched to him and it was claimed they have suffered and continue to suffer mental distress by reason of his death.

Outside the court Mrs Synnott said the last two and a half years had been extremely difficult. She said she was delighted to put it behind her and she thanked her legal team.

"This has given me closure but no money is going to compensate me for the enormous loss of my wonderful husband and father of my children, " she said.

Posy

Lollers wrote: »

Anyone see when Prince William and Kate kissed on the balcony, and he very obliviously blushed. Me and all my friends watching thought it was really endearing. And definitely nothing to be ashamed of.

Aw, I thought that was so cute!!

Carsinian Thau

_AVALANCHE_ wrote: »

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Different type of blushing than the one mentioned by the OP. When it occurs with social phobias, it can feed into them making the situation incapacitating. Simply blushing (even if it's very noticeable) is a different entity.

seenitall

ponderousanon wrote: »

Even if it was extremely red? The blush I mean extends from chest and all over face at times. Would you still be attracted to a man with this strong a blush?

Yes, even then. I don't know how typical I am in that, but it honestly wouldn't occur to me that a woman wouldn't find a man's blushing endearing.

If I have to analyse why I feel about it the way I do, I suppose it boils down to something like seeing the immediacy of a feeling being made so obvious physically... if that makes any sense. There is something immediate, non-verbal and intrinsically truthful being communicated through blushing. It can't be faked. Feeling that I am able to make a guy blush is a lovely, thrilling thing.

ponderousanon

Is there anyone who would become less attracted to a man who blushes??

Would it give anyone the impression that the person was too sensitive to other people's opinions or that they were a bit of a loser or a wuss?

Appreciate all the insights and opinions into this!

apoeiguq3094y

ponderousanon wrote: »

Is there anyone who would become less attracted to a man who blushes??

Would it give anyone the impression that the person was too sensitive to other people's opinions or that they were a bit of a loser or a wuss?

Appreciate all the insights and opinions into this!

Really? "a bit of a loser"? what are you, 12?

Most people are sensitive in some way, its just that for some people there is a stronger link between how much they blush and how much they feel.
Just because one person blushes more than another doesn't mean that they feel more or less emotion.

Ickle Magoo

This sounds more like an appeal to hivemind for personal reassurance than partaking in a discussion.

As stated in the forum charter:

The Ladies Lounge is not a place for men to come and start threads requesting opinions on X, Y and Z from women. Women aren't of a single mind or opinion.

Women's (peoples!) tastes vary so much as to render any question regarding "what women think/like/want" type exercises completely pointless - every conceivable position will be held by someone...

As such, I'm locking the thread.