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Metro Makeover: Insane or Inspired?

Before you reject your partner's metro man request, consider the perks

By Karen Sherman, Ph.D. Updated: Jul 3, 2008
Hitchedmag.com
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Question: My gal wants me to try being a metrosexual. I say no way!
Answer: You're sitting around one night, watching the game, and your partner is reading one of her girly magazines. You know the ones: "How to Change Him in Five Days" or "20 Tips to Satisfy Your Man." She leans over and says, "Honey, what do you say we shave your chest and dress you like a sophisticated gay man?" You wipe the buffalo wing sauce from your cheek and sit there, wondering if the publishers of these magazines are out to get you.
At first glance, I can understand why you might be put off by your woman's request to turn you into a "metrosexual." It may seem that she's telling you she isn't pleased with who you are anymore. But
“since I always like to give someone the benefit of the doubt, I think there's a lot of positive spin that can be put on her request”
since I always like to give someone the benefit of the doubt, I think there's a lot of positive spin that can be put on her request.
Take it as a compliment
The Urban Dictionary offers, among others, these definitions:
  • A metro often appreciates the finer things in life and enjoys making himself look good.
  • An American metrosexual is like your average European male. In France or Italy, men can be manly and work on cars and know about art and fashion at the same time. They don't need some special name for the less "masculine" side; men who dabble in vanity or in lofty romantic concerns seem less like men when in fact, they are probably better lovers to women than their traditional counterpart.
You may not be comforted by the thought of being compared to an art-loving Frenchman, but I think your partner is proud of you. I think she is able to see your physical beauty and is proud to have you show it off. Clearly, she's secure in her relationship with you because she's not afraid to have you flaunt it! She's also letting you know that you work hard and you deserve a little pampering --
“it's okay to spend a little money on yourself in this way”
it's okay to spend a little money on yourself in this way. I bet a lot of guys would be thrilled to have a gal with this attitude.
If, however, you're not quite comfortable doing the whole metro schtick, do the aspects of it with which you are comfortable -- try a striped button-down shirt or put a little gel in your hair.
Of course, as a relationships specialist, I can't miss out on an opportunity to suggest that you might ask your partner why she's made this request. Openings for communication and better understanding of one another comes in all shapes and sizes -- even as a hairless metrosexual!
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A Yahoo! Contributor
Trying something new is interesting, but you can&#39;t try BE-ing. You are or you aren&#39;t. If she&#39;s feminine, ask her if she&#39;d try BE-ing butch for a while. Or vice versa -- ask a tomboy to be uber girly. It should make her think. If it doesn&#39;t, that should make YOU think!
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Here&#39;s a tip that men can either accept or deny. Women are a lot like men. We want to see you in every element. We want to see you in the suit, in the gym, just jeans, or even completely a mess! We want a man that can be everything all at once with a flip of a switch. Men want a woman who can not only dress especially to their taste but is willing. Is this not the ultimate form of flattery? Men want women to wear not only the apron but the leather as well. Why is it impossible for some men to be unwilling to wear both hats at times? Granted, I too am weak for the occasional suit. But, when a woman works in a business where all that surrounds her is one suit after another it would be so nice to see a man in torn old jeans and T-shirt. Women want subtle doses of what we are not used to. We are not that hard to figure out. If you give us what we want then you will get what you want X2 in return. If your not willing to change up your character every once in a while then women grow bored as well. Jeans are just as sexy as any suit. It just depends on how they are worn and who is in them.
A Yahoo! Contributor
I don&#39;t want to date a metrosexual man but I don&#39;t want a guy who is so sloppy he has to wipe BBQ sauce off his cheeks. I think there is a way for guys to care about their appearance without going obessively overboard. It&#39;s about finding that middle ground.
A Yahoo! Contributor
I&#39;ll take a man who arrives home in Carhartts and then changes into slacks and a striped button-down anytime!
A Yahoo! Contributor
Sounds like the woman wants to play with Barbi. The man should buy here a pony! That should solve the problem.
Jerald
Well this would be a interesting question asked in such a normal setting. I would think something like this would be asked during a moment of intimate cuddlling. Yet, I would look into those eyes of my mate and see if she is pulling my leg or serious. My answer would be if you like me to shave my chest hair I&#39;d say cool but live with the fur that will the end results. as far as dressing up in female attire I&#39;d look into those eyes of her s and tell her I love her and would give the world however, this is out of bounds by my culture and conservative maaner. I would remind her of the metro things I do with her already shopping with and for her, having feelings talk as open as the mouth of a river. She will smile and say thank-you baby.
Tony
The long hair and earring are as feminine as I want to get as far as my physical appearance. I do not wish to be feminine, I wish to be me. If my partner cannot understand that, then she does not know me. Ask her to shave her head and wear a fake mustache for you. Of course if she does, you are screwed and need to capitulate!
A Yahoo! Contributor
Right on #7, Tony! You hit hit the nail on the head. You understand what is going on here and your answer made me laugh. But is was correct.
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