For context, I’m 36 and a bigger guy. The beard masks some of the weight, and it just looks better overall. But I hate the feeling of mustache hairs on your upper lip, and trimming it any shorter makes the beard look kind of stupid imo. I’ve never had the chiseled jawline to pull off a five o’clock shadow.

On one hand, I could just tell myself to suck it up, the goal is to look better. On the other, being clean shaven just feels better. I used to have long hair as well, and I think it looked well enough, but I just don’t like the feel of it, particularly if you’re sweating in hot, nasty weather. I’ve legit thought about just shaving my head and my beard both, because it would probably feel better and be much less work to maintain.

I dunno, curious where you guys stand who are doing better in the dating arena. How much do you weigh looking good to the other sex, versus your own personal preferences?