Schro is Sly, Part II

[Razor X]

I don't understand why this is such a big deal to her.  Your hair was pretty short to begin with, light in color and receding anyway.  It's not like you shaved off a head of hair like Fabio's.  It doesn't look all that different.  I'll bet a lot of people didn't even notice the change.  All this discontent over 1/8" of hair just doesn't make sense.   

Anyway, isn't she the one who suggested that you shave it again?   

[schro]

I know, go figure....yes, she suggested I shave it again after she watched me scratch & deal with the discomfort. Go figure...

[SLYinKC]

I know, go figure....yes, she suggested I shave it again after she watched me scratch & deal with the discomfort. Go figure...

Next time I'd get it in writing.

[DAT Boy]

Schro, I'm in a similar situation.  My wife wants the #1 back.  She can't stand the sly me.  I'd use the word "hate" but it's so negative.  Maybe the word dispise conveys the thought, or "grossly repelled" gives you a better mind picture.   It's like she was beat by a bald guy when she was little, or something like that.  A thought that can't be changed without years of expensive therapy.  Who knows.  The reality is that some women can't handle the sly look; especially on their man!  Maybe if I play this one right... I'll grow my hair, if I can get a ....!  Naw, that wouldn't be right. 

[JDog]

I don't understand why this is such a big deal to her.  Your hair was pretty short to begin with, light in color and receding anyway.  It's not like you shaved off a head of hair like Fabio's.  It doesn't look all that different.  I'll bet a lot of people didn't even notice the change.  All this discontent over 1/8" of hair just doesn't make sense.   

Anyway, isn't she the one who suggested that you shave it again?   

RazorX, no disrespect meant, but when you get married you'll know Schro's dilemma.  I face a similar situation with my wife.

[schro]

Actually, Razor makes a good point. The fact that she suggested I shave it again after watching me deal with the itching reeks of hypocrisy. I just feel like it's a no-win situation at times. Like I said when I brought this thread up again, I hope her silence spoke volumes when I told her that she should be thankful she doesn't have to deal with the scalp discomfort that I have.

[Razor X]

RazorX, no disrespect meant, but when you get married you'll know Schro's dilemma.  I face a similar situation with my wife.

I fully understand his dilemma.  I'm just trying to make some sense out of why his wife doesn't like it.  Your situation is different -- you shaved off a full head of hair and it's a very different look.  I can understand why a spouse might not like drastic change in someone's appearance.   Schro, on the other hand, did not shave off a full head of hair.  The contention is all over an 1/8" of hair that was receding anyway.  Not as huge a change in his appearance.   I can understand how Mrs. Schro might prefer the way he looks with a little stubble, but I can't understand why she feels so strongly about it.  I guess there really isn't an explanation; she feels the way she feels and people's feelings aren't always logical.

No disrespect intended toward anyone.

[schro]

None taken....we're talking about a female here. 

[Stu]

schro, you have it right exactly.  It makes no sense because guys usually think logically, and to a guy, it is just baffling to get such a reaction, especially when you factor in your scalp condition.  And Razor, you are correct too.  Shaving a full head of hair is way different than shaving what schro has left.  Having a horseshoe, to me, is never a good look.  But someone who shaves an entire head of hair can evoke a myriad of reactions... from really 'cool and edgy' to 'what the f*&k?'   If I had a full head of hair, I doubt that I would be have ever shaved my head.  I'm into easy and would probably have a very tight buzz that could be maintained weekly vs. shaving every day.  But since I have lost a lot, it's not a big deal, about 5 minutes or so in the shower every day.  If I could grow it all back now, I would probably split half the year buzzed and half the year shaved since I now love the look and feel.

[Robmeister]

All EXCELLENT points.

With my wife--whom I love dearly and have VERY little to complain about (as with schro, I'm sure)--it's not my WIFE I get frustrated with....it's the WOMAN LOGIC (holy crap, those two words just don't belong in the same sequence).

No offense to our valued women folk 'round here.  God just made male & female very unique from each other.   

They want us to think like them.....and we want them to think like us.   

It's only when both sides maintain an understanding of this presupposition that the best opportunity exists to get to the actual facts and heart of the matter.   ***sigh***

In this instance I agree that Schro's position does address both the facts and the heart of the issue.   

[schro]

Yeah! What The Meister said!!!

[schro]

OK, JUNE 8th UPDATE:
Yesterday, we hung around the house for a change (no soccer, baseball, softball, etc.). My two kids were playing Wii and the Lovely Mrs. Schro was kicking back reading the paper. I was getting ready to go out for a run. My daughter was having lunch and my son was playing baseball. When my Wii character was coming up to bat I said, "Wow, who's that good looking bald dude?" 

The Lovely Mrs. Schro looked up at the TV screen and gave the "Billy Idol" turned-up lip, disgusted look. WTF WAS THAT? 
I thought we were past all that sh*t. 

In looking back at this thread, I am in total agreement with Razor's points. What's the big deal about 1/8" of hair? 

Oh well, guess her true feelings will never change.

[SLYinKC]

OK, JUNE 8th UPDATE:
Yesterday, we hung around the house for a change (no soccer, baseball, softball, etc.). My two kids were playing Wii and the Lovely Mrs. Schro was kicking back reading the paper. I was getting ready to go out for a run. My daughter was having lunch and my son was playing baseball. When my Wii character was coming up to bat I said, "Wow, who's that good looking bald dude?" 

The Lovely Mrs. Schro looked up at the TV screen and gave the "Billy Idol" turned-up lip, disgusted look. WTF WAS THAT? 
I thought we were past all that sh*t. 

In looking back at this thread, I am in total agreement with Razor's points. What's the big deal about 1/8" of hair? 

Oh well, guess her true feelings will never change.

Hey, Schro,  My kids made me a cool looking bald dude for Wii, also.  Luckily for me, my wife just never brings up the subject.  I really don't know if she likes it or not.  I think she just knows that it's here to stay, regardless.

[D.A.L.U.I.]

I really know where Schro is at!  I live in the same world.

When I buzzed, She Who Must Be Obeyed didn't like it, now she's urging me to grow it back to the buzz,  .  Although she keeps her mouth shut most of the time, she lets loose if she's had too many martinis
I've agreed to let it grow out to a buzz starting mid-August-for my daughter's wedding in October--she's not a fan either!  I've told both that it is back to skin on the day after the wedding, so why the effort and discomfort?  I have some small hope that once they see the patches, and thinning after 10 months of seeing it sly and neat, they may come to their senses and realize that sly is better than shaggy.  It's like they really weren't looking at the sad state of affairs before I buzzed then shaved.  Well, it's going to be a long two months starting in August, but I'll do it for the daughter, but I really hope she comes to her senses.

[Razor X]

OK, JUNE 8th UPDATE:
Yesterday, we hung around the house for a change (no soccer, baseball, softball, etc.). My two kids were playing Wii and the Lovely Mrs. Schro was kicking back reading the paper. I was getting ready to go out for a run. My daughter was having lunch and my son was playing baseball. When my Wii character was coming up to bat I said, "Wow, who's that good looking bald dude?" 

The Lovely Mrs. Schro looked up at the TV screen and gave the "Billy Idol" turned-up lip, disgusted look. WTF WAS THAT? 
I thought we were past all that sh*t. 

In looking back at this thread, I am in total agreement with Razor's points. What's the big deal about 1/8" of hair? 

Oh well, guess her true feelings will never change.

At least she's stopped giving you a hard time about it.  You can't force her to like it.  I consider this a victory of sorts.