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WrenchWhore · 01-17-2008, 04:53 AM

30+ years ago I replaced the daily shaving ritual with shaving my neck a couple of times a week and an occasional trim.

People tend to be drawn to those that are confidant, comfortable and happy.

Lola · 01-17-2008, 05:31 PM

You guys are cracking me up!

I'm late to the party, as usual, but will weigh in anyhow. While I love, love, love LOOKING at guys with beards (and I must say yum! to the pics of all you sexy, bearded guys) I greatly prefer KISSING a clean-shaven face.

But that's just me.

Seriously, to the OP, it is all about your inner self and how you feel about you that really gets the girls. Not your outer appearance.

seeker5 · 01-17-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Lola

I'm late to the party, as usual, but will weigh in anyhow. While I love, love, love LOOKING at guys with beards (and I must say yum! to the pics of all you sexy, bearded guys) I greatly prefer KISSING a clean-shaven face.

When you say kissing, do you mean kissing the lips, or kissing the face? I'm curious, because some guys with beards shave a little bit around their lips so there's no hair when kissing.

seeker5 · 01-17-2008, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose of Cairo

How romantic! What about a blindfolded date?

Yeah sounds great! Although, we might bump into stuff and hurt ourselves with the blindfolds on. So why don't we just stay at home and turn off the lights.

Lola · 01-17-2008, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by seeker5

When you say kissing, do you mean kissing the lips, or kissing the face? I'm curious, because some guys with beards shave a little bit around their lips so there's no hair when kissing.

All of the above. If it's just a peck on the lips or cheek - no problem. It's that more intense sort of kiss that leaves me with beard-burn on my face. Or maybe I've just been kissin' the wrong sort of beards!

Because, oddly enough (and to reiterate the point about inner hotness vs. outer) the guy I recently fell for has a moustache and goatee. Go figure.

seeker5 · 01-17-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lola

All of the above. If it's just a peck on the lips or cheek - no problem. It's that more intense sort of kiss that leaves me with beard-burn on my face. Or maybe I've just been kissin' the wrong sort of beards!

Hmmm, are those guy's beard hard or soft?

Angela · 01-17-2008, 06:51 PM

Danger Man recently grew in stubble for an Evil Doctor Villain role in a horror film... it looks great! Really handsome. But ouch! it is not so ergonomic. I will go with comfort over visual aesthetics; I'd rather kiss him than look at him, if I have to make that choice.

Lola · 01-17-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by seeker5

Hmmm, are those guy's beard hard or soft?

Soft is better than hard (never thought I'd type that particular sentence!) and, like Angela said, stubble is the worst.

Rose of Cairo · 01-17-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by seeker5

Yeah sounds great! Although, we might bump into stuff and hurt ourselves with the blindfolds on. So why don't we just stay at home and turn off the lights.

I know! Let's wear wigs!

I bought one today - a pink one with a pony. But for you I would wear one with short, black hair, provided you look like a metal fan

(I could wear a false beard too....

)

edit: you can admire my wig here

Andrew Brunelle · 01-17-2008, 09:59 PM

Could it be that beards are natural and shaving is not? I've had a beard for five years now. A goatee, but you get the picture.

NotesMaeve · 01-17-2008, 11:45 PM

I like smooth faces actually. Don' shoot me.

seeker5 · 01-18-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Rose of Cairo

I know! Let's wear wigs!

I bought one today - a pink one with a pony. But for you I would wear one with short, black hair, provided you look like a metal fan

Hah, sure, I can wear a wig for you on our date

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Originally Posted by Rose of Cairo

(I could wear a false beard too....

)

Oh god no, I'd rather not feel like I'm kissing a wookie.

{aspiring_to_clarity} · 01-18-2008, 04:23 PM

I wasn't going to comment considering recent events, but I am not a fan of facial hair. Still, my ex bf maintains a beard and not only does it suit him, but I actually like it very much. Still not so much on other guys. My point is that if someone likes/loves you things they may not prefer can become points they actually find very attractive about you.

So, james (and others), my point is not to stress over a particular area of appearance. Be you and you will attract a person who appreciates your attributes and your look. They may even find that they only thought they preferred guys with beards, until they came across you that is!

seeker5 · 01-18-2008, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by {aspiring_to_clarity}

So, james (and others), my point is not to stress over a particular area of appearance. Be you and you will attract a person who appreciates your attributes and your look. They may even find that they only thought they preferred guys with beards, until they came across you that is!

Yeah, that's a good point. Even if you have apperances that only 0.005% of all women would ever consider dating (that is 99.995% of women would find you repulsive), out of 3 Billion women in the world, that still leaves you 15 million women for you to find your one soulmate.

Lola · 01-18-2008, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seeker5

Oh god no, I'd rather not feel like I'm kissing a wookie.

Heh - So now you get my point?

seeker5 · 01-18-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Lola

Heh - So now you get my point?

Yeah

. I almost wrote on that post "Did I just call myself a wookie?". But hey, somebody's gotta love the wookies!

Gene · 01-20-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dan.Linehan

You'll never be a part of the USA Beard team with that attitude..

Let me help motivate you with a picture of my beard lighting up the night sky.

I want to see you celebrate when you take the gold as a member of the USA beard team!

Rose of Cairo · 01-21-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by seeker5

Oh god no, I'd rather not feel like I'm kissing a wookie.

Oho, you're confident that you're gonna kiss me on our first date?

Looking forward to seeing that

The Flannel Guy · 01-21-2008, 08:10 PM

Yeah I have a beard, I wouldn't shave it off for anyone. I don't care if other do or do not like it! Its me and if they don't like me because of my beard, they can leave. How juvenile of a reason for not liking someone is that! facial hair! ha ha ha Mine is 2 inches long now, and I have had my moustache since I was 15. Its me.

Trezker · 01-21-2008, 11:49 PM

I have a beard because:
it's natural, if I wasn't supposed to have a beard why would it grow by itself?
shaving is a waste of time
I feel totally naked without beard, I could probably walk around town without clothes and not feel as naked as when I'm shaved in private. I feel like I'm some kind of pervert when the beard is gone. Makes me shudder just to think about it.

Angela · 01-21-2008, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trezker

I have a beard because:
it's natural, if I wasn't supposed to have a beard why would it grow by itself?
shaving is a waste of time.

Well, the same could be said of showering. Why wash off when my sweaty funk is so natural? Plus it eats up time in the morning when I could be sleeping. My nails, too, now that I think about it. No more cutting them.

seeker5 · 01-22-2008, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Rose of Cairo

Oho, you're confident that you're gonna kiss me on our first date?

Looking forward to seeing that

Oh yeah most definitely, you'll feel irresistibly drawn to me because of my green wig!

Trezker · 01-22-2008, 09:08 AM

Nails would be worn down in a natural environment. And we probably only need to shower because we use clothes which makes the stink stick.

VetTechJess · 01-22-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jamestl2

A woman (semi-celeb) I had a crush on a while ago married a guy with a strangish beard. The woman I mentioned in my "Love Thread" married her bf, who had an Osama-like beard. My Mom mentioned to my Dad he'd look sexier with a facial hair. Now just recently a girl I found attractive turns out to have a guy with a hairy beard too! I've tried growing one myself, but it really, really starts to itch like crazily.

What's so appealing about facial hair?!?!
What difference could they possibly make?!?!

It seems like any girl I take a remote interest in, turns out to be with a man with a beard!!

GRRRRRRR....... I seriously don't get you ladies
GRRRRRRR......... Why does this happen to me?!?!
GRRRRRRRRRRRR.................

Actually the only reason I wanted my bf to grow a beard is so that I could experiment with hair removal cream or waxing it off to see how long it would take his hair to grow back so he would have to shave less.

He works in a pharmacy and as a rule all men must be clean shaven.

I know...I'm evil...lol

ken nubo · 01-28-2008, 05:44 AM

Sounds like someone with a beard fetish, ha ha.

unwastedyouth · 01-30-2008, 09:55 PM

For me it really depends on the guy. Some look hot with a beard, some look better without. Depends on your face. I've never fancied a guy in real life with a beard, but maybe that's because I'm only 17 so most of the guys around my edge don't have one. I do have crushes on a few celebrities with facial hair though. (Johnny Depp = yum!)

Zomer Briez · 02-04-2008, 10:20 AM

I can't grow any facial hair to save my live...

and I'm 20 now
what the hell?

damn, I want to grow hair like Johnny Depp...

Rose of Cairo · 02-04-2008, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zomer Briez

I can't grow any facial hair to save my live...
(...)
damn, I want to grow hair like Johnny Depp...

I can't find Johnny Depp sexy to save my life...

damn, just be who you are

openeyes · 02-04-2008, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zomer Briez

I can't grow any facial hair to save my live...

and I'm 20 now
what the hell?

My dad couldn't grow one until he was nearly 24, even though he was 6'4'' at 14. A friend of similar height, 6 foot 6 inches, didn't seem able to grow a beard until his early 20s. Both he and my dad are blond, if that somehow had anything to do with it.

Dharma · 02-04-2008, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zomer Briez

I can't grow any facial hair to save my live...

and I'm 20 now
what the hell?

damn, I want to grow hair like Johnny Depp...

Yeah, I agree with openeyes. It can still come in later in life. Mine did.

01-17-2008, 04:53 AM	#61 (permalink)
WrenchWhore Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	Perspective 30+ years ago I replaced the daily shaving ritual with shaving my neck a couple of times a week and an occasional trim. People tend to be drawn to those that are confidant, comfortable and happy.

01-17-2008, 05:31 PM	#62 (permalink)
Lola Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 679	You guys are cracking me up! I'm late to the party, as usual, but will weigh in anyhow. While I love, love, love LOOKING at guys with beards (and I must say yum! to the pics of all you sexy, bearded guys) I greatly prefer KISSING a clean-shaven face. But that's just me. Seriously, to the OP, it is all about your inner self and how you feel about you that really gets the girls. Not your outer appearance. __________________ ~Lola~ "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." - e e cummings

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Andrew Brunelle Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Home Posts: 1,305	Could it be that beards are natural and shaving is not? I've had a beard for five years now. A goatee, but you get the picture. __________________ AndrewBrunelle.com--Getting back in touch with the Earth and being human, one blog post at a time. Facebook\|Myspace

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NotesMaeve Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 937	I like smooth faces actually. Don' shoot me. __________________ <jamariquay> I never understood the need for people to kill for their religion. Then I remembered, "Wait. If Optimus Prime tells me to gack someone, that ****er's going down."

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{aspiring_to_clarity} Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Texas, USA Posts: 3,635 ${aspiring_to_clarity} is on a distinguished road$	I wasn't going to comment considering recent events, but I am not a fan of facial hair. Still, my ex bf maintains a beard and not only does it suit him, but I actually like it very much. Still not so much on other guys. My point is that if someone likes/loves you things they may not prefer can become points they actually find very attractive about you. So, james (and others), my point is not to stress over a particular area of appearance. Be you and you will attract a person who appreciates your attributes and your look. They may even find that they only thought they preferred guys with beards, until they came across you that is! Last edited by {aspiring_to_clarity}; 01-18-2008 at 04:28 PM. Reason: Um, we broke up he's not dead! Changed to present tense...
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01-17-2008, 06:51 PM	#67 (permalink)
Angela Legendary Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 11,487	Danger Man recently grew in stubble for an Evil Doctor Villain role in a horror film... it looks great! Really handsome. But ouch! it is not so ergonomic. I will go with comfort over visual aesthetics; I'd rather kiss him than look at him, if I have to make that choice.

01-21-2008, 08:10 PM	#79 (permalink)
The Flannel Guy Banned Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 45	Yeah I have a beard, I wouldn't shave it off for anyone. I don't care if other do or do not like it! Its me and if they don't like me because of my beard, they can leave. How juvenile of a reason for not liking someone is that! facial hair! ha ha ha Mine is 2 inches long now, and I have had my moustache since I was 15. Its me.

01-21-2008, 11:49 PM	#80 (permalink)
Trezker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 865	I have a beard because: it's natural, if I wasn't supposed to have a beard why would it grow by itself? shaving is a waste of time I feel totally naked without beard, I could probably walk around town without clothes and not feel as naked as when I'm shaved in private. I feel like I'm some kind of pervert when the beard is gone. Makes me shudder just to think about it.

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Trezker Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 865	Nails would be worn down in a natural environment. And we probably only need to shower because we use clothes which makes the stink stick.

01-28-2008, 05:44 AM	#85 (permalink)
ken nubo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 489	Sounds like someone with a beard fetish, ha ha. __________________ http://kennubo.com <-- The Secrets to "winning" at life

01-30-2008, 09:55 PM	#86 (permalink)
unwastedyouth Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England Posts: 3	For me it really depends on the guy. Some look hot with a beard, some look better without. Depends on your face. I've never fancied a guy in real life with a beard, but maybe that's because I'm only 17 so most of the guys around my edge don't have one. I do have crushes on a few celebrities with facial hair though. (Johnny Depp = yum!)

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Zomer Briez Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 7	I can't grow any facial hair to save my live... and I'm 20 now what the hell? damn, I want to grow hair like Johnny Depp... Last edited by Zomer Briez; 02-04-2008 at 10:22 AM.

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