The male gaze: welcome or annoying?

[SlowHandQuickMind]

All the straight guys I know (and many of the ladies) like to look at beautiful women. Most of us learned how to do that tactfully in high school. We know how to steal a glance or even look and fantasize without leering. And no decent person wants a woman to feel threatened or objectified.

But the boundaries are not entirely clear because everyone is different. My ex used to say "I'm going to be upset when they STOP looking." And I've had women respond with a warm and knowing smile when they catch me giving an admiring glance. So what do you say ladies? Do you like it when guys (or gals) check you out?

I'm a newbie here so please be kind if I do something stupid.

 

[ericalauren]

I'm not a woman but I'll answer anyway. I hate it when men stare at me. It was even worse when I was a kiddo.