Discussions About Being Bald > Tattoos and Piercings
Still want an earring
warhawk:
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Hi Rocko: Welcome back.
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Cobranet:
No, it is not the new standard, I had them both pierced because I was a band member trying to go with a look. One is probably still the thing for guys.... I am out of touch with what the young crowd does for style since I'm old now. My point is if you want one nobody should have any strange reactions, it's just an earring... Not something shocking anymore. If you really want one you should get one. If you don't like it take it out and it's like it never happened.
paperclip:
--- Quote from: Razor X on May 29, 2016, 08:20:48 AM ---
--- Quote from: paperclip on March 31, 2016, 12:14:38 PM ---I have had resistance from my wife with regards to my earrings.
when I met my wife about 20 years ago I had pierced my left ear but didn't wear anything in it at the time due to religious reasons. so she knew I had a pierced ear but didn't really say anything about it.
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This seems to be a common reaction from some people, and when you stop and think about it, it really doesn't make any sense. An earring is not a religious, anti-religious, political or any other kind of statement. It's just a piece of jewelry. It's a matter of personal preference, nothing more, nothing less. It's amazing that it's still such a polarizing issue with so many people. There is no Biblical basis that I am aware of that prohibits them. If I am mistaken, please quote me the chapter and verse.
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You're right, it doesn't make any sense. The church I was going to 20 years ago was very strict and did not allow men to wear earrings. I am no longer a member of this church and go to another church and I wear my earrings each time I go and no one has said anything (well one comment from an older lady, but that was the exception). I see other guys with earrings as well at church so I don't fell out of place really.
But you're also right. there's nothing biblical that prohibits men wearing earrings. It is just a jewelry choice, like a watch or ring.
My wife has just resigned herself to the fact that I wear earrings, but she doesn't really like them. she doesn't really say anything about them though, she's probably hoping I'll get bored with them and take them out. That's not happening any time soon.
My 14 year old son thinks I'm "cool" (he doesn't have any earrings). His school friend noticed my earrings last week when he was over at our place for dinner. He just asked if I had both ears pierced (my wife said "yesss"). He said they were cool and he said he wanted his ears pierced as well.
That's a great feeling when you can be inspiration for someone else to get their ears pierced. They see that you have the nerve to do it and it emboldens them to get it done themselves.
Semi-Sly:
--- Quote from: Razor X on May 30, 2016, 09:07:23 PM ---So it seems that the current fashion calls for both ears to be pieced and not just one?
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Yep, pretty much. The whole "left ear/right ear" thing was really just a myth sprung out of homophobia.
These days most men pierce both ears. But, it is up to you; do what makes you happy.
paperclip:
--- Quote from: Semi-Sly on June 01, 2016, 11:34:22 PM ---
--- Quote from: Razor X on May 30, 2016, 09:07:23 PM ---So it seems that the current fashion calls for both ears to be pieced and not just one?
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Yep, pretty much. The whole "left ear/right ear" thing was really just a myth sprung out of homophobia.
These days most men pierce both ears. But, it is up to you; do what makes you happy.
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I agree. there's nothing wrong with only piercing one ear if that's what you're comfortable with but it's a little old fashioned. Most guys nowadays get both ears pierced.
Where I work (office/warehouse) there are about 7 guys who wear earrings and all have both ears pierced (including me).
but like what was mentioned, what's important is doing what feels comfortable for you and makes you happy.
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