Are Guys with Beards More Stable For Romance?
Are you into guys with facial hair? Well, a study by the Archives of Sexual Behavior seems to indicate that guys with beards, mustaches, or goatees may be better candidates for a stable romance.
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The study analyzed 414 men aged 18 - 40 and examined their personality and motivations based on their treatment of their facial hair. The study showed that men who put effort in the upkeep of their scruff are more likely to be motivated to stay in a relationship and be committed. Basically put, they are in it for keeps.
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Guys with beards are more likely to put a romantic effort in a relationship. The study reasons that men who curate their facial hair or more disciplined and committed than clean shaven guys.
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The study, the first of its kind devoted to men's facial hair, also deduced that men who care about their appearance and maintaining their facial hair routine want to present the most confident side of themselves and want them to look their best for their partner.
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The study links facial hair with society's assumed characteristics such as sexual maturity, age, and masculinity.
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Think about the personality traits of the gays in your circle with manicured facial hair. Do they fit the bill? Maybe it's time to start dating guys with scruff on their face!
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Self-confidence, aggression, and dominance were studied traits of the men in the study with facial hair. These men also were more competitive in nature, also translating to a man fighting for a relationship.
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On another note, have you ever dated someone with a beard and then they shave it off and they look totally different? Sometimes beards can cover up a lot. Having a bear also adds dimension around the face and accentuates a jawline. Got a round face? Grow a beard!
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So next time you're on Grindr, look for the guys with beards, test out this study's theory and get back to us.
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