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Coming out to my parents: from horror to pride
When Nakshatra goes out for a coffee with his mother, they’re both on the look-out for cute men. “Do you fancy that guy?” she’ll say.
Things haven’t always been this way. Growing up in a village, he became aware of his feelings aged 16. A year later, after a move to Mumbai, he told his parents he was gay. His mum said she wished he was dead.
My ideal girl: “Attractiveness is complicated”
What would be the physical qualities of your ideal girl or guy? Love Matters has been finding out how different people feel about the perfect partner’s looks.
This week Ashwini Kumar Chakre: “Attractiveness is a complicated thing. I mean some girl could have all these physical qualities and not be attractive at all.”
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“I think it’s very difficult to describe what an ‘ideal’ girl would be. For example I’m very attracted to thin girls especially girls with beautiful eyes but by beautiful I don’t mean any specific ‘type’.
“I don’t think what you find attractive is a conscious decision you take. For example, I really like women with a darker complexion but most of the girls I’ve ended up dating have been fair.
“Anyway attractiveness is a complicated thing. I mean some girl could have all these physical qualities and not be attractive at all. There are other non-physical things that are very important too. I mean she should be witty, open minded, sensible and sensitive. I find women who know her own mind and have their own stand on things really hot.”
Now it’s your turn!
Tell us the physical qualities of your ideal girl or guy.
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