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#15 by D.A.L.U.I. on 11 Dec, 2009 08:58
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When she said that I went and got my Wahl Clipper from the bathroom and set it on the table. I said "there it is, shave away".
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#16 by buddha on 11 Dec, 2009 09:50
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Something I need to clarify in this thread is that I mean no disrespect to either Steve or the woman in his life.
But having attained the age I have and having had several relationships with women who made a point of dominating every man in their lives by various means has left me with some benefit of experience to offer.
But what I want to offer in this thread is a piece of wisdom that I have picked up over the years from a combination of my own experience and the advice of other brothers with much more wisdom than I possess.
When I, as a man, surrender my power to make decisions for myself I know that I have dishonored myself. If I have allowed this out of fear of repercussion I normally need, later on, to find a way to attain revenge. Usually this comes out sideways. Allow me to explain.
If my wife succeeds in getting me off the sly path, even though I know that the sly path is right for me, then later on I will seek to even the score. It might manifest as a promise to gas up her car before a long trip she is taking alone. She needs to leave in the dark of morning in order to make it to her destination on time. But because of the resentment I feel about not being allowed to shave my dome I conveniently forget to gas up her car the night before.
This dirty and dishonorable response would have been rendered moot had I just stood up for myself in the first place and claimed my rightful power, as a man, to make certain decisions for myself.
So this is what I caution my younger brothers about with my tough love. Take care of business like this when it is happening and claim your power. The woman in your life will respect you because she will know that you can be trusted to be honest.
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#17 by Ming the Merciless on 11 Dec, 2009 14:30
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Send her here. Let her consciousness be raised, her standards of "what's sexy" be purified.
Are we not hot? -
#18 by blech on 14 Dec, 2009 12:07
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I tried to convince her to just let me try it for a few weeks, if she doesn't get used to it, then I'll just grow back my hair (peach fuzz).
"how would you like it if I shaved my head"
Because this is not just about a head shave, this is about 2 people in a relationship with a drastic imbalance of power. At times it becomes necessary to demonstrate to the fairer sex that their presence or absence does not determine the quality of our lives.
Hahaha I love the way you put this. I started laughing pretty hard when I read this because it is the truest thing there is to know about women
Edit: I definitely agree though, IF you decide to shave it don't ask her, just do it. -
#19 by wpruitt on 14 Dec, 2009 16:45
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... IF you decide to shave it don't ask her, just do it.
In other words, it is easier to ask for forgiveness later, than permission first ! -
#20 by PeripheralxMvmnt on 15 Dec, 2009 06:27
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so how did it go fong? did you do it yet?
we need details!!!! haha -
#21 by PigPen on 15 Dec, 2009 08:30
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Yeah, what he said ^^^^^^^
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#22 by DuffRyder17 on 15 Dec, 2009 09:15
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"Anyways, how have you guys dealt with the ladies? "
I took the high road that Buddha alluded to.... and we broke up. but I have had several cooler ones sinces, including some real dimes
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#23 by misterfong on 17 Dec, 2009 10:00
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Hey sorry for the delay guys. Didn't go sly yet. In the day or two after I posted this I went from having a clear scalp to about 30%-40% coverage in psoriasis. Had a nice little flair up. I know that shaving would make things worse right now, so once this clears up a little more, Operation Sly will resume.
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#24 by D.A.L.U.I. on 17 Dec, 2009 10:32
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I have the "heart break" skin condition too. You may want to buzz it down, then do a no guard shave. Several years ago before Katrina, we had a guy at the gym with psoriasis of the scalp and he had to buzz his head tight to keep it under control with the various topical meds they had then. The newer meds, particularly an injection of Kenalog might do the trick. It works wonders on my palmoplantar edition pf psoriasis, every 4 months if needed to keep it under control. Talk to your doctor to see if it's applicable to scalp issues. I think it's a pretty fair trade when you balance the possible side effects, at least in my case.
Also, a no guard shave would assure contact w/ the ointments and lotions that can control it. You might have to wear a hat until the inflamation was under control. My guess would be once cleared and shaved, the shaving itself would control the issue since it's basically excess immature skin cell production and that would be exfoliated daily by the blade. You should go over this with the Dr. too.
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#25 by stoic1975 on 11 Jan, 2010 18:57
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hey brother,
I have to say that I agree with what most on here have said: it's your head, do with it what you want.
While I can't say I didn't worry about my wife thinking I'm still sexy, i did not ask to do it. actually, I told her to shave it for me...
Seriously, you'll look and feel like a million bucks!
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#26 by misterfong on 16 Jan, 2010 21:20
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Quick update:
Skin still has not cleared up, but I'll probably just end up doing it once I do clear up a little. I actually can't wait to see her face the day I do. Having a hard time getting rid of the psoriasis for some reason this time by. Not sure what's going on. Probably because it's winter and dry. -
#27 by D.A.L.U.I. on 17 Jan, 2010 10:01
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Having a hard time getting rid of the psoriasis for some reason this time by. Not sure what's going on. Probably because it's winter and dry.
A lot of us get flare ups in cold weather--don't know why but it sucks
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#28 by tomk773 on 06 Feb, 2010 13:35
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to Misterfong: You have to please yourself first, nobody else.. -it's your head & it's unfair for her to try & control you like this.
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#29 by misterfong on 19 Oct, 2010 17:47
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Can't believe I never updated this. I ended up just doing it, she was a little
at first, but everything was OK after a day of acclimation. She still doesn't like it, but she doesn't mind it much anymore. She even scratches my head now (very light scratching, feels good man). She's having more fun with it now than she did before. Life is SO NICE since I've gone sly.