I have a theory as to why so many bearded men appear on dating apps. And those who do soon discover the harsh reality of loving men with manes.
Early love passion causes a rash of stubble, which is superseded by Snog Ban, and the beard disappears. The one in love is transformed like a Sampson by depilation and becomes clean-shaven looking much younger and smarter, like a butterfly out of its cocoon.
My theory is based on observation and personal experience. My wife is not picky about the fact that if I grow a beard she will divorce. Even a few days of stubble can get frosty. Compare the number of married men who shave and the percentage of bearded men who wear wedding rings. Granted, it’s not an exact science, but try it next time you’re on the train.
There are some bogus studies that back this up. Her 2018 survey, conducted by Prim & Prep (by a shaving brand to be sure), asked her 334 women, ages 18 to 44, how much hair they liked on a gentleman’s face. . Only 17% of those aged 18 to 24 and 15% of those aged 25 to 34 said they preferred not to have a beard.
The look seems to be doing well among the 35-44 year old group, which 33% approved of.This is probably why Meghan Markle, 41, doesn’t seem to care about Prince Harry’s facial hair. Indeed, the ginger skin on Harry’s chops is revealed not as the bone of his quarrel with his wife, but rather with his brother.
According to Harry’s book, spareBy contrast, Harry was ordered to shave off his beard when William married Katherine in 2011.
“Girlfriend [the Queen] Tom Bradby told Harry in an ITV interview that “William wasn’t.” From there, Harry claims, his week-long altercation between the two brothers began and ended with William ordering Harry to shave off his beard.
In the book, Harry elaborated further on this hairy line, writing: Beards were banned in the British Army. ”
Harry goes on to explain that the beard has made him feel “calm” and wonders if it’s a Freudian security blanket or a Jungian mask.
On Sunday night, Harry explained to Bradby that only a man with a beard could understand his truth. For people who have never worn a beard, that’s hard to understand, but hopefully people with beards are like, ‘Yeah, no, I totally understand that, I understand.’ You can.’
There is a lot to unpack here. In his defense, facial hair is more suitable for bald men because it evens out the hair-to-skin ratio.Both William and Harry suffer from the Windsor male pattern baldness gene. , even in families with lots of hair and few royal protocols to move around, beards can be a source of strain.
My mother, who lives in Australia, believes men should be clean shaven and advises me frequently over video calls if I don’t have perfectly smooth skin. , may also invoke voice only. The internet is flooded with calls for help from disappointed partners. “I can’t stand my husband’s lockdown beard” – Mumsnet. “I’m tired of my husband’s beard” – Reddit.
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Despite the rebranding they briefly enjoyed in the mid-2000s (when they became the style choice for young men munching on sourdough), beards remain burdened with history. Rasputin, Min the Merciless, Vikings, Dave Lee Travis, Jeremy Corbyn. They are indeed divisive.
Prince Harry has described his book as “essential to historical fact and significance” and will allow future generations of scholars to delve into the constitutional merits of bearded and unbearded monarchs. , no doubt discussing subjects such as Henry VIII’s facial hair and the queen’s mustache. Perhaps the historian Mary Beard will write a paper.
In all of this, I can only sympathize with Meghan. Someday, as with beards, the novelty will wear off. Capricious like a feral cat, often messy and difficult to train.
No doubt you’ve already noticed the goji berries hanging in the prince’s beard as she glances affectionately at the prince across the table. During a romantic bike ride, she may have caught him picking up flies.
Eventually there will come a time when handsome Harry will be gone.Instead, Uncle Albert only fools and horses I stare back, stroking his gray beard.
