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Are Men More Beautiful than Women?
July 5, 2015

Last weekend my husband and I were driving to an out-of-town wedding. We got about 20 miles down the road and he said, “Oh darn, I forgot something.” I panicked because we were already a little late, and I was supposed to be helping with the wedding. “What?” I asked.

“I forgot to comb my hair this morning.”

Huh? I was kind of dumbfounded. Sheesh. Men have got it made. There are really only three things guys have to do to groom themselves: take a bath, comb their hair, and shave. (Well, I guess they should probably brush their teeth, too.)

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We got to the venue and I went straight to the bride’s room to see how I could help. When I walked in, I was almost asphyxiated by a hurricane of hairspray. Every flat surface was covered with stuff–makeup, straighteners, self-tanner, blush, lipstick, nail polish. The place looked like a piñata packed with cosmetics and hair products had exploded and landed everywhere.  The girls had arrived six hours before wedding time, and they were looking fabulous.

As opposed to the boys, who strolled in nonchalantly carrying their suits in a bag just two hours before the scheduled event. They changed into their tuxes, combed their hair (because presumably they had already shaved and showered), and were ready in 15 minutes. No makeup, no hairspray, no lip gloss. Sheesh.

I remember a friend telling me once that men are actually more beautiful than women. Maybe it’s true. Hey, my husband is cute and he doesn’t even have to try. He doesn’t use a special cleanser, moisturizer, or eye cream, and he always looks great.

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It doesn’t seem quite fair. But then it must not seem fair to the guys that we girls are forever purchasing and trying new makeup and skincare products. And I’m not even going to get into how much we spend on hair styling,  color, perms, and highlights. (Gee, my husband has had the same $20 haircut for 35 years.)

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Is it really that hard to tell which side is his and which side is mine?

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Why is it that women are always trying to “reinvent” themselves and guys just take everything like it comes? I don’t know, but there’s something to be said for a secure man.

Maybe we should try to be more like men?       Nah…

Hey, honey, here’s your comb!

 

 

 

 

 

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14 Comments


Sharla winkler
July 5, 2015 at 8:06 am
Reply

Love it!!!! So true.



    Sharon White
    July 6, 2015 at 6:21 pm
    Reply

    Sharla, I used last week’s wedding just as an example, but I see it every time. I also think girls are girls and just like to primp a little more. Older girls, too.

Lori
July 5, 2015 at 8:11 am
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Sharon this is so true and FUNNY!! If I decide on a day that I am hanging out at home and choose to not curl my thin fine hair the 1st thing Lee notices is my “flat” hair and makes a comment! It’s an hour before church gotta start getting ready. He will start 10 minutes before departure!!



    Sharon White
    July 6, 2015 at 6:19 pm
    Reply

    Isn’t it the truth, Lori. Ten minutes for him and 1 1/2 hours for us. But I think Leroy is just “pulling your chain.” Men always know the things we are sensitive about, but mostly they are just trying to get a rise out of us. (They have weird senses of humor, don’t they?)

Jane Wolfe
July 5, 2015 at 12:10 pm
Reply

I think women become more attractive with age and men less so. I always love reading your blog!



    Sharon White
    July 6, 2015 at 6:16 pm
    Reply

    Do we become more attractive, or just more comfortable in our own skin? I don’t know. But we are so fortunate to have great men in our lives. (Becky, too.) Perhaps it is they that make us feel beautiful.

Beth Schaffner
July 5, 2015 at 1:25 pm
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Love, love, love this …and all your blogs! Your writing is informative and very entertaining!???



    Sharon White
    July 6, 2015 at 6:14 pm
    Reply

    Thanks Beth. You’re a doll.

Diane Jordan
July 5, 2015 at 8:25 pm
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Oh Sharon ?! This is great! I just posted a tribute to my husband on our 40th Anniversary where I said that “he just grows more distinguished while I just grow older – except he still tells me I’m beautiful!” But it’s exactly as you said – it’s a major issue when he loses his comb. ? He takes 30 minutes to get ready to my 1 1/2to 2 hours (depending on hair washing) , but I wouldn’t trade it for the compliments BOTH of us get!❤️



    Sharon White
    July 6, 2015 at 6:13 pm
    Reply

    The great thing is, Diane, our men love us the same…with or without the primping. Aren’t we so very lucky?

Janet Lockwood
July 5, 2015 at 8:28 pm
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The question is… Do we make ourselves beautiful for itself, our spouse or for others?



    Sharon White
    July 6, 2015 at 6:10 pm
    Reply

    Such a good question, Janet. For ourselves, our spouse, or for others? I’m guessing it’s a combination of all three. But I do think it begins with self. I heard this quote recently: “We make our choices, and our choices make us.”

Millie Spoonts
July 5, 2015 at 10:18 pm
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I have always wondered WHY the male species got the breaks? The peacocks being outstanding examples! I do have to share, my hubby & I have always “battled” to smell best!! I truly attempt to “beat” him, the girls hate being in the same car with us! So I probably have no clue how LOUD I smell??? Giggle, sorry friends ?
Then the hairspray!!!! Phil truly goes thru 2 cans to my one!!! Phil is always willing to be my “test subject” for example our new men’s care line! So, that being shared, some men are “primper’s” TOO!!!!



    Sharon White
    July 6, 2015 at 6:06 pm
    Reply

    Ha, Millie. I love it! Yes, I guess guys have their moments, too. We sure couldn’t live without ’em. Thanks for your viewpoint.

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