Please, before anyone here thinks otherwise, let me just introduce myself as someone who truly sympathizes with those who are dealing with hair loss. I am certainly not intending to be a "troll" on here, so I just wanted to put that out there, right off the bat.
Two of my best friends in this life have struggled with hair loss. My best friend growing up started seriously losing his hair in the 7th grade, he was only about 13 years old, if you can imagine that. I remember vividly, he had to go to a fancy hairdresser to get a haircut designed to try to make his hair look more dense, and this was when he was only 13. What a tough time he went through. Knowing what I know now, I wish I had been more supportive back then. I never, ever made fun of him or even made light of it - but at the same time, I didn't have the capacity of maturity back then to truly sympathize.
My very good friend nowadays has also struggled with hair loss. He is in his mid 40s now, but his hair loss has really taken a toll on his confidence and his overall outlook on life. I love the guy, he is such a great guy to hang out with and a wonderful friend, and I just wish he never had to deal with this in life.
Anyway, so far in my life (and who knows what the future holds), I have not had to deal with hair loss. This is not something I take for granted, I can tell you that. I know how difficult the struggle can be, and I have seen the toll it takes, believe me.
So, what compelled me to join here, I am sure you are wondering?
In short, I've seen so much prejudice against balding men, that I am just flat-out pissed off about it, and I feel like venting and "calling out" some of the women out there.
Lately, as I approach 40, there has been a very noticeable change in the way I am treated by women my age. I get *a lot* more attention, many more compliments than in years past, and this is coming from a guy who *literally* got close to zero attention from women in my younger days, in my teens, throughout my 20s, and into my earlier 30s.
I have gotten the "compliment" several times in the last year or two from women: "you are aging well." "I think you have actually gotten better looking as you got older."
Believe it or not, this ****ing outrages me!
Yeah, you know why they are saying that? Because - and *only* because - I am not losing my hair!
And I'm also thinking: so exactly where the **** were you back when I really eeded you? Back when you ignored me completely? I'm married with children now, and I need your "compliments" like I need a hole in the head at this stage... so thanks for nothing!
I haven't gotten better looking. I am certainly no more handsome or anything like that. I am the same, and if anything, I just look older and more weathered and used up.
It is just the simple fact that others in my age group look "worse" to them, due to various degrees of hair loss that many men my age are dealing with.
Anyway, again, I am not trolling here, not bragging, by any means! I just get ****ing outraged that many women out there aren't even in touch with their own prejudices enough to realize what they are doing, or what their own motivations even are...
Two of my best friends in this life have struggled with hair loss. My best friend growing up started seriously losing his hair in the 7th grade, he was only about 13 years old, if you can imagine that. I remember vividly, he had to go to a fancy hairdresser to get a haircut designed to try to make his hair look more dense, and this was when he was only 13. What a tough time he went through. Knowing what I know now, I wish I had been more supportive back then. I never, ever made fun of him or even made light of it - but at the same time, I didn't have the capacity of maturity back then to truly sympathize.
My very good friend nowadays has also struggled with hair loss. He is in his mid 40s now, but his hair loss has really taken a toll on his confidence and his overall outlook on life. I love the guy, he is such a great guy to hang out with and a wonderful friend, and I just wish he never had to deal with this in life.
Anyway, so far in my life (and who knows what the future holds), I have not had to deal with hair loss. This is not something I take for granted, I can tell you that. I know how difficult the struggle can be, and I have seen the toll it takes, believe me.
So, what compelled me to join here, I am sure you are wondering?
In short, I've seen so much prejudice against balding men, that I am just flat-out pissed off about it, and I feel like venting and "calling out" some of the women out there.
Lately, as I approach 40, there has been a very noticeable change in the way I am treated by women my age. I get *a lot* more attention, many more compliments than in years past, and this is coming from a guy who *literally* got close to zero attention from women in my younger days, in my teens, throughout my 20s, and into my earlier 30s.
I have gotten the "compliment" several times in the last year or two from women: "you are aging well." "I think you have actually gotten better looking as you got older."
Believe it or not, this ****ing outrages me!
Yeah, you know why they are saying that? Because - and *only* because - I am not losing my hair!
And I'm also thinking: so exactly where the **** were you back when I really eeded you? Back when you ignored me completely? I'm married with children now, and I need your "compliments" like I need a hole in the head at this stage... so thanks for nothing!
I haven't gotten better looking. I am certainly no more handsome or anything like that. I am the same, and if anything, I just look older and more weathered and used up.
It is just the simple fact that others in my age group look "worse" to them, due to various degrees of hair loss that many men my age are dealing with.
Anyway, again, I am not trolling here, not bragging, by any means! I just get ****ing outraged that many women out there aren't even in touch with their own prejudices enough to realize what they are doing, or what their own motivations even are...