Reply #73: Could it be the voice?

[LiberalEsto]

I'm 54, married and not much to look at. But as a tech writer, I make a lot of phone calls to engineering types, and find that men seem to like my voice.
Ask a few trusted friends for an honest opinion. If people think the tone, pitch, speed or accent could use some work, this is something you can change.
Another thought - everybody, male and female, enjoys being with people who listen well. Could it be that when you had laryngitis, the men found you a great listener? Being able to really listen to people is a valuable life skill, and doesn't indicate a lack of intelligence.
Listening skills include focusing on the speaker, not looking around the room, making an occasional nod or sound to indicate that you're paying attention, and being able to reflect back what the person tells you, instead of heading off on a different subject.