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is DP being unreasonable about my hair?

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secunda · 13/06/2010 13:28

This is the reverse of the usual argument, I think!

I used to have really long hair, but recently got it cut to above my shoulders. DP really liked the new cut, said it looked more sophisticated. I liked it too, but think I am going to grow it out a bit (NOT as long as before). When I mentioned it, he was all 'oh no, don't'. When I asked why, he said I would look like a primary school teacher! (wtf?) Now he's saying, 'are you going to get your hair cut soon?' and has also hinted that soon I will be 'too old' for long hair (I'm 27).

I'm thinking, sod you, an am going to grow it anyway, but can feel the waves of disapproval. AIBU?

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BeenBeta · 13/06/2010 21:36

DW had her hair cut into a short bob at 27. I loved it. She looked very chic and sopisticated. I have always wanted her to have it again. She is 47 now and I has it just above the shoulder. Its nice and it is her choice. However, I do agree with your DH that long hair below the shoulder line can be a bit girly above a certain age.

TBH, I think your DH is paying you a compliment and likes the change in look because he is seeing you in a new light.

BeenBeta · 13/06/2010 21:39

DW has thick curly hair too like you.

secunda · 13/06/2010 21:40

I'm not above a certain age though, am I beta? Am I?? [pleading eyes]

He is generally good - offers compliments a lot but only the negative stuff if asked. But sometimes I feel that he's got quite high standards (which luckily I have so far always fitted). I like that he feels he can give an opinion I guess.

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BeenBeta · 13/06/2010 21:55

I think there is a certain age where a woman turns from a 'twenty something girl about town' into a 'sohisticated woman' and I think your DH has just noticed that happened to you and he likes it.

I suggest you revel in the moment.

Sn0wflake · 13/06/2010 22:01

Just tell him to shut up and eat a

ZZZenAgain · 13/06/2010 22:03

healthy hair above the shoulders whihc has been well cut sits nicely

that is probably the effect he likes

my dh likes a bob too (which I don't have at the moment)

lowenergylightbulb · 13/06/2010 22:09

I have thick, curly elbow length hair. I'm 40-ahem and it looks (IMHO) really nice. With my hair if it is shorter than shoulder length it goes all Brian May. I had it shorter in my twenties and I looked more middle aged then than I do now.

thesecondcoming · 13/06/2010 22:23

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scottishmummy · 13/06/2010 22:47

jerry looks mutton dressed as lamb.scraggy mutton at that

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