What did she just say?

brothers · Post by **brothers** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 7:06 am

This morning as she headed off to work, she said "I like your beard!". I said "I didn't shave yesterday", and then she repeated it. You can imagine my confusion as I thanked her and walked back into the house. I was wondering whether to shave with this razor or that one, and now in keeping with the current Vince Flynn novel I've been reading, I have to consider "The Third Option". Life used to be so simple. Then she starts playing games with my mind, or what's left of it.

slackskin · Post by **slackskin** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:02 am

Gary - After 44 years married, my humble advice is do what makes you happy unless it pisses her off or causes her physical discomfort. You like a good shave, it doesn't hurt her, so do it. Good Luck.

desertbadger · Post by **desertbadger** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 11:49 am

Damn if you do, damn if you don't.

Regards,
David

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 1:20 pm

I just pretend I didn't hear.

gil3591 · Post by **gil3591** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 2:07 pm

HERESEY! cover your ears and yell, nanananananananana

she'll just have to tuff it out unless she cuts you off!

Steve-o · Post by **Steve-o** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 6:26 pm

My wife likes my face to have 2-3 days growth on it. As you can imagine, that rarely happens. But when it has, I've asked her why she likes it. Her answer: "Because that's something a man can do that I can't."

Can't argue with that logic. But I still shave almost every day.

ShadowsDad · Post by **ShadowsDad** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:45 pm

Steve you can do other things that she can't do also, but will have a positive effect on her also.

You might suggest that after a nice dinner and wine.

I'd like a jar of MdC if you decide to show your appreciation.

ateace · Post by **ateace** » Sun Jun 24, 2012 5:43 am

My wife is the same way. Now she knows to ask me not to shave on weekends.

Steve-o · Post by **Steve-o** » Tue Jun 26, 2012 7:11 pm

ShadowsDad wrote:Steve you can do other things that she can't do also, but will have a positive effect on her also.

You might suggest that after a nice dinner and wine.

I'd like a jar of MdC if you decide to show your appreciation.

Oh, yes, there is a world of differences, some related to testosterone and some not.

Exhibiting most of those differences, I've discovered, has had positive effects.

BeatlesFan · Post by **BeatlesFan** » Thu Jun 28, 2012 8:52 am

My wife of 30 years tolerates -- barely -- a once-in-a-blue-moon weekend day with that rugged look.

But it certainly wouldn't fly on date night! She has made it extremely clear over the years clear that she expects any personal contact between us to involve a smooth-shaven face.

And (personal opinion) I think all the Hollywood hipsters with stubble just end up looking like bums. I don't care if they ARE famous and rich . . . I honestly can't believe that most women want to cuddle up to that!

Go catch a decent shave you guys!