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How do I talk about it to my children ?

98 replies

Michael48 · 21/03/2026 06:06

I am a 48-year-old man with a classic style (every day in shirt, dress pants, tassel loafers) and my wife wants my both ears to be pierced with real diamonds set on yellow gold (identical to those worn by women).I have two children: a son (11) and a daughter (13). They will be very surprised to see me with both ears pierced by real diamonds. Should I talk to them about it before? How would you react if your classic-style father pierced both of his ears with real women’s diamonds? Thank you for your advice. Michael.

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Mulledjuice · 21/03/2026 06:07

Do you want your ears pierced?

Michael48 · 21/03/2026 06:10

Mulledjuice · 21/03/2026 06:07

Do you want your ears pierced?

Yes, of course. Even if I am a bit stressed given my age and my classic style.

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HoppingPavlova · 21/03/2026 06:11

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Zonder · 21/03/2026 06:11

I'm not sure the real diamonds bit is relevant - DC are hardly likely to be aware of whether they're real or not.

Do you want your ears pierced? Did you know you can change your earrings so don't have to always wear "real diamonds set on yellow gold* or that diamonds aren't necessarily for women?

Mulledjuice · 21/03/2026 06:12

Stressed why?

What do you think your children are going to think if you get your wars pierced?

Michael48 · 21/03/2026 06:13

Mulledjuice · 21/03/2026 06:12

Stressed why?

What do you think your children are going to think if you get your wars pierced?

They'll be surprised, I think...

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Mulledjuice · 21/03/2026 06:16

Michael48 · 21/03/2026 06:13

They'll be surprised, I think...

You said that. What makes you think it would be a big deal? What are you afraid of?

Zonder · 21/03/2026 06:17

Just get them pierced with little gold studs like most people do and then you can always change in some not really women's earrings when you want to.

LoudSnoringDog · 21/03/2026 06:17

Is there something else bothering you OP?

Dozeyduck · 21/03/2026 06:20

What have I just read?!
I have so many questions!

Michael48 · 21/03/2026 06:20

Mulledjuice · 21/03/2026 06:16

You said that. What makes you think it would be a big deal? What are you afraid of?

It’s not easy for a man with a classic style to get started... I’m afraid that they think I’m gay... (which is not the case), and I am aware that with both ears pierced by real diamonds, very shinny, some might think so....

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Michael48 · 21/03/2026 06:22

Dozeyduck · 21/03/2026 06:20

What have I just read?!
I have so many questions!

Yes, of course. What questions?

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MaryBeardsShoes · 21/03/2026 06:24

This has done for me. 🤣🤣 it’s not even 6:30am and I am 💀

Creu · 21/03/2026 07:44

If you explain that they are in fact, real diamonds, I think they will be relieved that they aren’t dealing with a cubic zirconia situation. That would be very distressing.

user1476613140 · 21/03/2026 07:46

Put some trousers on!

Glitterbiscuits · 21/03/2026 07:51

I’d consider a ruby in one ear, an emerald in the other. The red and green will be excellent for secret code.
Touch the ruby, meaning NO or STOP. Touch the emerald, meaning YES or GO!

Post a photo and we can offer better advise if new jewellery will suit you.

Northcoastmama · 21/03/2026 07:53

Creu · 21/03/2026 07:44

If you explain that they are in fact, real diamonds, I think they will be relieved that they aren’t dealing with a cubic zirconia situation. That would be very distressing.

A perfect example of why the laughing emoji is needed, crying 😂😂

ThreshingCorn · 21/03/2026 07:55

It sounds to me like you don't actually want your ears pierced with real diamonds set on yellow gold.

You don't want to do it do you? It's fine. You don't have to do what your wife wants.

crayonmess · 21/03/2026 07:57

Why would your dc think you are gay for doing what your wife wants and the fact they have a mother?

Bluffinwithmymuffin · 21/03/2026 07:58

Creu · 21/03/2026 07:44

If you explain that they are in fact, real diamonds, I think they will be relieved that they aren’t dealing with a cubic zirconia situation. That would be very distressing.

😂

crayonmess · 21/03/2026 07:58

dress pants and tassel loafers are classic style?!

ghostyslovesheets · 21/03/2026 07:59

Just buy a sports car like every other manopause bloke

Amiacoolorwarmcolour · 21/03/2026 08:01

Creu · Today 07:44
If you explain that they are in fact, real diamonds, I think they will be relieved that they aren’t dealing with a cubic zirconia situation. That would be very distressing.

😂😂😂😂

canisquaeso · 21/03/2026 08:14

A shot for every time you say classic style 🥃

DundeeNewcastle · 21/03/2026 08:16

It's too early for this.