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How do I tell my husband to wax his back?

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ConfusedCarly · 30/12/2025 18:29

This is my first post on here so can someone help me tell
my husband to wax his back. My daughter always says on holiday he is like a tree and it’s very embarrassing.
Should I be concerned how much hair is on his back.
HELP ME!!!

OP posts:
upperlowerallover · 31/12/2025 18:09

I love my DP’s hairy back! I love all of him, find him so attractive I would never want to change anything about him.

DivorcedAndDelighted · 31/12/2025 18:29

I'd be concerned about the daughter here. She has somehow learned that variants of natural bodies are "embarrassing" to be seen with, which suggests she's very vulnerable to peer pressure. Sounds like a good opportunity to teach her about self-esteem and tolerance and accepting diversity, vs bullying.

OP's hubby might not have had a hairy back when they met, as many men grow more body hair as they age. The hairless body looks boyish, because fewer boys have abundant body hair. When I was a teenager I, too, thought hairy men weren't as attractive. Now I'm middle - aged, I love my man's hairy back and chest, because it seems so wonderfully different from my own body. I suppose this is my tastes maturing age-appropriately. Anyway, OP, you have the choice here to flounce because most people are not agreeing with you, OR to consider whether this could be a great learning opportunity for your daughter which could protect her from bullying in future, and from becoming a bully.

WhaleEye · 31/12/2025 20:55

You tell your daughter it’s his body, his choice.

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