Curious and looking for honest answers, not the political correctness stuff.
Question for both genders, but mostly curious about men's feelings.

Let's say you're out and about, whether a shop, a pub, and so on, and you spot another person of your own gender that is incredibly attractive.
You can see that for yourself but you also see the other gender cast looks and turn their heads.

How does it make you feel to see / come close to another man or woman (your own gender!) who is seriously attractive.

I know women can feel very insecure or get competitive when this happens.
What happens for you guys?
Does it make you less confident, competitive, out-alpha-ed or something?
How does it affect you?
Would you befriend such a man? Or rather avoid that as it could mean you never get seen and never get interest from the ladies anymore?

Also... if you happen to be a popular man do you notice other men avoid you? Or does you being popular and a great guy make you more easily get male friends?

Again, I'm looking for honest answers as I'm genuinely interested how this works for/in men.

I notice a good looking man when I see one. I used to be one. But time takes its toll on everyone, now my hair is gone and my teeth are going so, you know, it happens to everyone.
I don't feel threatened or inadequate. I've got some friends that are younger and better looking. I just remember to act my age and don't bother to compete with them, or anyone else for that matter.
A man's got to know his limitations.

In the grand scheme of reality does it really matter?

I notice a good looking man when I see one. I used to be one. But time takes its toll on everyone, now my hair is gone and my teeth are going so, you know, it happens to everyone.
I don't feel threatened or inadequate. I've got some friends that are younger and better looking. I just remember to act my age and don't bother to compete with them, or anyone else for that matter.
A man's got to know his limitations.

It never makes any difference, who is looking how.
Basically unattractive people thinks they are more attractive than others an attractive person puts himself in rating himself/herself.

I look myself in mirror daily an says " I'm the best" but once i hit outside, i be a normal.. with abnormal thinking an thoughts

But if I'm with my gf.. an if she feels an expresses that person is handsome then for a moment a complex would be on my face.
but other than that it never makes any difference to me.
Because i know myself well an she knows me well an we never find any insecurity as we have the best bond x factor an better understanding with trust.

Now coming to other than the topic,
if a girl is more attractive than i would surely see with glance hidden from my gf unknownly that my eyes on some other beauty

After all men will be men

In short, it doesn't make me any difference. tc.

well I'm sorry I can't answer for every man but I never had this happen if I had I for sure wouldn't say a word until I am sure this is whats going on in my life... highly doubt this would happen to me

Oh, with most issues we know that in the grand scheme of everything it doesn't matter.
But knowing that doesn't make an issue go away. If that was the case all psychologists, coaches, and therapists would be out of work and the whole of mankind would be healed instantly. You could probably do away with doctors and medicine too. Cos in the grand scheme of everything it is meaningless.

Unfortunately it doesn't work that way...

Interesting that you take the competitive route?
If you really have no problem with another man looking better or being more attractive -which isn't always about looks- then why even come up with competition?

I can see another gorgeous woman and smile in appreciation of her beauty.

I wasn't looking for political correctness answers but honest feelings. Like I said, curious how men work but I it seems it's difficult to get clarity on this.

Maybe opening up makes men feel too vulnerable.

Interesting that you take the competitive route?
If you really have no problem with another man looking better or being more attractive -which isn't always about looks- then why even come up with competition?

I can see another gorgeous woman and smile in appreciation of her beauty.

I wasn't looking for political correctness answers but honest feelings. Like I said, curious how men work but I it seems it's difficult to get clarity on this.

Maybe opening up makes men feel too vulnerable.

Curious and looking for honest answers, not the political correctness stuff.
Question for both genders, but mostly curious about men's feelings.

Let's say you're out and about, whether a shop, a pub, and so on, and you spot another person of your own gender that is incredibly attractive.
You can see that for yourself but you also see the other gender cast looks and turn their heads.

How does it make you feel to see / come close to another man or woman (your own gender!) who is seriously attractive.

I know women can feel very insecure or get competitive when this happens.
What happens for you guys?
Does it make you less confident, competitive, out-alpha-ed or something?
How does it affect you?
Would you befriend such a man? Or rather avoid that as it could mean you never get seen and never get interest from the ladies anymore?

Also... if you happen to be a popular man do you notice other men avoid you? Or does you being popular and a great guy make you more easily get male friends?

Again, I'm looking for honest answers as I'm genuinely interested how this works for/in men.

At a certain age it really is about something else. Crystal, you are always brutally honest even if not popular or PC (which I appreciate so much). I owe you the same. Had to think deep to be honest with myself so I can give an honest answer.

First the trite. I believe whole heartedly in the "eye of the beholder" thing. That's a copout though. Most are aware at least vaguely of certain symmetries and general features that are considered attractive in their own and similar cultures.

When inducting The Rolling Stones into R&R Hall of Fame Pete Townsend said, "Don't grow old gracefully guys.
It wouldn't suit you." LOL! I can identify with this.

"Age is just a number." I call BS!! Say that about your Bank Account and get back to me.

I do concur that wouldn't want to to be any other age because of lessons leaned and whatever if any wisdom gained. I'd just like to be my age with the endurance, stamina, eyesight, muscle tone, hairline, waistline, coordination, reflexes, etc. etc. of my 25yo self!! So here writing. YES I am envious of youth for many reasons including a bigger more attractive pool to swim in. I'll get to my own demographic (what I felt surprised me a little) in another post. I don't have the energy or literary skills to compete with Tolstoy here.