After you got married did you or your wife stop wearing makeup all the time or making sure their hair was "perfect"? I know I am quilty of this but I waundered if anyone else was on here. Thanks.
And what their reasoning was for it.
2006-09-04 11:40:28 · 19 answers · asked by melhtims 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
Now that I am a Stay @ Home Mom .. I don't really wear makeup, but thankfully my husband loves natural beauty and has never been a makeup fan. As to dressing up, that is for special occasions .. my hair - needless to say I have a very easy style and its not hard to fix.
Hugs from a Loving Mom to a Brillant, as well as beautiful 8 year old Jared and Our Angel, Zachary (taken to soon but who will always remain in our heart) ~ Mel
2006-09-04 11:43:02 · answer #1 · answered by jaredsmommy2004 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My friend is just the opposite. She primps for an hour before leaving the house, even if she is just going to the store.
On the other hand, women stop primping and their spouses start pimping over to other women. You have to maintain the beauty that attracted your mate in the first place. And this rule applies to both parties.
2006-09-04 18:42:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Nope - I've loved makeup and clothes my whole life, and won't ever cut off my hair, stop wearing makeup or start wearing "comfy clothes"... wouldn't that be the ultimate let-down for your husband, anyway?
Kind of like those Mad Magazine cartoons of a man bringing home a babe and waking up the next morning to a beast - the "babe" was replete with wig, false eyelashes, fake nails, padded bra, etc. etc.
I think if you stop primping after marriage, it is like doing that to your husband.
Besides, ladies, we've all seen those handsome men with the frumpy, dumpy, old-looking wives and we wonder... how? Maybe it was the same thing: she started off in his league, then got lazy. For our own sense of self-esteem, wouldn't we want to be pretty and slim and well-put-together?
I know I always want to be that girl.
2006-09-04 18:57:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I haven't been married yet, but I know what you're talking about. I have never been involved with a women that stopped caring about how she looks. It sounds to me like she is taking you for granted and that she possibly thinks now that she is married you are not going anywhere. She also sounds like she's a little selfish and doesn't want to contribute to the marriage. Maybe she needs a little reminder of what life will be like without you around. That should wake her up and get her back in the game. good luck!!!!
2006-09-04 18:45:13 · answer #4 · answered by danny_austin4 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
i didn't wear much make up or primp before i was married, so my husband knew exactly what he was getting. i think make up should look natural and enhance, not "put on a face". i did stop doing my hair a bit after my kids were born, just for lack of time, not because i let myself go
2006-09-04 18:42:47 · answer #5 · answered by advicemom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am married and I still make it a point to wear makeup when we go out and make sure I look nice. I don't wear makeup and do my hair every single day just to stay home and take care of the house, though.
I think it's different when you are dating and you aren't living together - of course both parties are going to want to look their best when they do see eachother.
2006-09-04 18:42:28 · answer #6 · answered by Rawrrrr 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, I never have stopped, I have too much respect for myself. I'm sure though, that when the kids start coming along, they probably feel too tired/exhausted to care for themselve. Unfortunately, women end up taking on way more responsibility than they should (careers, childcare, housework, cooking, etc)...how in the world can they keep up with all that and still find time for themselves?
2006-09-04 19:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by swrong 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think we all do. The hunt is over and we are settled in. The people who don't have very little self confidance I believe. Also, it's a test of love, just being oursleves completely. It is also nice to keep that make up and hair do for special occasions so he doesn't get use to it and expect more.
2006-09-04 18:45:36 · answer #8 · answered by TheMightyOne 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is basic human nature to look for a mate based on their level of attractiveness, so once you're married you need not look any farther. Some women stop trying to look perfect because they figure who else is there to impress, I already have what I want?
2006-09-04 18:44:57 · answer #9 · answered by Cat 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am a woman... And I have not quit! I love to look pretty for my man...
I can only say that those who have quit, quit on them selves... You are a better wife, a better mommy when you take time for yourself...
It is not a reason to feel guilty...
I love that I take care of myself and if I didn't I think my hubby would be wondering what happened to me... Marriage and kids is not an excuse to give it up...
2006-09-04 18:59:41 · answer #10 · answered by Not Spoiled Just Loved♥ 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋