So you’ve settled into a long-term relationship and your other half is suddenly comfortable enough to tell you what they really think about your beard. The explosion of honesty is not good. Words like jagged, itchy, and smelly spread.
Initially you might think you only have two choices a) say yes honey right away honey I never liked this manly, mean, hard-earned facial feature anyway b) tell her the nearest bus to her leaves at 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 maintain your beard, but will also make it happy. What is this magical unicorn option you ask? No, it’s not the Neuralyzer device from Men in Black, which erases memories. It is something much more vague and boring… understanding.
I know, you’re thinking how stupid. But understanding/empathy really is 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 sentence into Google ‘my husband’s beard’, Google ends my sentence with
… stinks
…gives me a rash
…it’s prickly
… hurts
Clearly women are experiencing these issues and want to know how to deal with this hairy situation. Then after talking to your lady, you discover that your beard is giving her a rash and irritating her skin. This is great news because there are many ways to deal with these problems.
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 stray hairs irritating your skin.
And if your beard is too jagged or sharp and gives you a rash, why not smooth it down? One of the main benefits of beard oil is that it can turn a bristly hedgehog beard into a silken curtain. Of course, the other added benefit of beard oil is that it makes your beard smell amazing…which, of course, solves the odor problem.
So if you find yourself having the dreaded ‘me or the beard’ conversation with your lady, don’t panic. Lend a sympathetic ear and listen to her lady’s concerns. You may be surprised to know that with a little beard care you can find a way to keep these two loves in your life.