So you’ve settled into a long-term relationship and your other half is suddenly comfortable enough to tell you what he really thinks of your beard. Honesty outburst is not good. Words such as spotty, itchy and smelly were exchanged.
At first, you might think you only have two options: a) say yes, honey, right away, darling, I never liked this manly, evil, hard-earned facial trait anyway or b) tell him the bus closest to hers leaves in 10 minutes and then reactivate your tinder profile.
But what if I told you there is another option? One that will not only allow you to keep your beard, but also make it happy. What is this magical unicorn option you ask? No, it’s not the Neuralyzer device from Men in Black that erases memories. It’s something much more vague and boring … understanding.
I know, you’re thinking what nonsense. But understanding / empathy is really your best hope here. Understanding what exactly you don’t like about your beard suddenly opens up a world of options for you.
For example, when I type the following phrase into Google ‘my husband’s beard’, Google ends my sentence with
… stinks
… I get a rash
… is thorny
… it hurt
Clearly, women are experiencing these problems and want to know how to deal with this sticky situation. So after talking to his lady, he discovers that his beard gives him a rash and irritates his skin. This is great news because there are so many ways to deal with these issues.
Depending on the length of your beard, you could trim it slightly, so that your hairs are a little shorter and more uniform. This will most likely reduce the chance of loose hairs irritating your skin.
And if your beard is too patchy or sharp and gives you a rash, why not smooth it out? One of the main benefits of beard oil is that it can turn a bristly hedgehog beard into a silk curtain. Of course, the other added benefit of beard oil is that it makes your beard smell glorious … which, of course, addresses the stench problem.
So if you find yourself having the dreaded ‘me or the beard’ conversation with your lady, don’t panic. Lend an understanding ear and listen to your lady’s concerns. You will be surprised that with a little beard you can find a way to keep these two loves in your life.