Having went sly two days ago, I can say my wife if is in the denial stage. I think she's having trouble shaking the usual bald stereotype out of her head: a bald guy with a goatee must be a murderer. She hasn't told me specifically that she hates it, but she has said she doesn't "have her James anymore," which means she doesn't think I'm cute like I used to be.
But truth be told, I kind of like not being regarded as cute anymore. One coworker yesterday (my first day on the job being Sly) said I looked tough. Another said "distinguished." Those adjectives have never been used in conjunction with my name before! So I like the change!
I hope that as my wife sees the reaction of others, she'll come around. I also can't wait for the next time I see her family. I think some of them will like it, and make it easier for her to like it too.
