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Why is it considered socially acceptable for a woman to say I want a man six foot tall, with big d and abs

But the moment a man mentions any sort of preferences, everybody starts throwing stones...
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Miram · 31-35, F
For some people, this is true.
Some being the keyword.
Even though I find physical fixations strange in dating, strange not Wrong, there should be differences between desiring certain attributes in a partner and desiring them in ALL gender.

The second is more destructive.

So really this thread requires some narrowing down to tangible examples for an accurate objective reply.

Any context where the person has double standards it comes down to cognitive biases and differences in values. In certain situations it is an isolated mistake.
Miram · 31-35, F
@Miram

Also, I think this is again about fixed roles. When a person assumes the role of victim as a permanent identity they are less likely to hold themselves accountable for double standards and grow.
We all fall prey to our own intellectual limitations but we have the ability to move pass them.