I’m not sayin’, I’m just sayin’.
Dear Friends,
I know what you’re thinking. “Is something different about Ang? Did she get a new haircut? Something’s different, that’s for sure. Don’t act like you’re staring at her face. What is it? Gosh, that glittering thing is distracting. Right in the middle of her face. HEY! Is that a nose piercing? Has she always had that? Well, crap, now I can’t say anything. What if she’s had it all along and I say, ‘Hey, did you just get pierced?’ and she says, ‘What, you’re just noticing now?’ I’m just going to have to pretend I didn’t see it.”
Dear Husband,
I love you so much for knowing that when I walk into the house with a new haircut and color, you’re supposed to look at me admiringly and say, “I love it! You look great, honey!”
But darling, I need more input. If you really, truly love the hairstyle, and are not just making the obligatory noises, I might consider getting this same haircut and color again, rather than moving onto the next style and color I could never wear in Corporate Hell. See how that benefits you? I am a reasonable woman who is willing to consider outside input. After all, you look at me more than I do.
So if you love my new style, here’s what you can do after the initial pleasantries. Let me catch you looking at me later in the day with the same expression you had on your face on our first date at the Churchill’s going-away party (and yes, honey, our first date was the Churchill’s going-away party, not that Thai restaurant and the Elaine Boosler show), when our eyes met across the room and I could see you suck in your breath like I just made your heart stop. Bonus for you? When you look at me with that expression, my clothes spontaneously leap off my body.
Just sayin’.
Published by angelawd on January 4th, 2008 tagged Just Sayin'
January 4th, 2008 at 9:17 pm
I love it. My husband always says he loves my hair after I get it done, but I can’t trust it because I know he’ll say that even if it’s awful, which is really sweet, but - not helpful. On the other hand, if he did tell me he didn’t like my hair, I would probably cry. A lot. So, um, never mind.
January 5th, 2008 at 12:15 am
That’s not too much to ask. I don’t think so!
(Photoshop Elements –it’s the bomb!) xo
January 5th, 2008 at 9:58 am
Ahhh,
Those sweet, blind men that we love so much. Do they not know how much their glance affects us? Silly, silly boys. Throw in a kind - unsolicited -word, and we’re putty in their hands.
Funny you should write about this. I colored my hair last night out of desperation! I did it myself (I know, I know… I’m just not so patient…) Anyway, turned out OK, but Daddyman didn’t say a thing. Even when pushed, he said, “Oh, yeah. I guess that it is a little different. Huh.” It’s that “huh” that is the kiss of death.
January 5th, 2008 at 8:53 pm
I am so with Sue on this one.
January 5th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
Most of the time, my hubby doesn’t even notice haircuts, even drastic ones. This trait comes in handy when I gain weight, but is irksome when I lose some - or get a new do. One time when I had a butcher cut my hair, and it was bad, he did ask me, “Um.. Er.. Did you get your hair cut?” I just cried.
January 7th, 2008 at 8:00 am
I agree with all of you - if they don’t say anything, or are lukewarm, that’s painful. So I think they should all start out with, “Honey, you look great!” and then if they really mean it, they add extra compliments later on. I’d get the hint.
January 7th, 2008 at 9:20 am
My husband hates when I cut my hair shorter than my shoulders. He hates it and will criticize it non stop. So sometimes I just think - you look nice honey would be quite nice cause I think I know more about my hair than he does!
January 7th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
I’m afraid that clothes spontaneously dropping off my body is exactly what Hubby is afraid of! AACK! LOL! No.. I keep forgetting, it’s supposed to be W00T now! ;o) xoxoxo
January 7th, 2008 at 7:15 pm
OMGoodness, that last statement is so funny! I feel the same way when I’m shopping with my husband for clothes. (He does like to shop) If I get the lukewarm, “Yeah, I like it.” I put it right back on the rack!
March 6th, 2008 at 9:10 pm
Ello, you may know your hair better than DH, but HE is an expert about what makes a woman look sensuous to HIM. I know, cuz I am a hair lover too. Long hair is smokin’ and many of us guys over 40 wish our ladies would keep their length. Lots of it! LOL
March 6th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
RS, I’ve heard that before. From most guys I know. I wish there was a long style that required no work yet looked nice!