brickaney Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Alright so I was curious if any other guys here started going bad in their late teans? My boyfriend has a small round area near his forehead that's thinning. I saw the area just the other day and asked him what it was. He got embarrassed and I felt bad for bringing it up so I changed the subject. His dad, who passed away in April, was bald so I'm pretty sure it's a genetic thing. I just feel really bad for him because it seems to be making him really self-conscious and a little distant since I mentioned it. I'd just like other men's opinions on this. I know theres a good chance he could begin balding, I just want to hear other people's experiences. Any other girlfriends out there that ran into the same problems? I brought this up in search of better ways to support him if/when this issue is brought up again. Link to post Share on other sites
Author brickaney Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Alright so I was curious if any other guys here started going bad in their late teans? hahaha I meant "bald"! Link to post Share on other sites
superconductor Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I'm thinning myself, but I frankly don't really see a downside to it. Doesn't bother men in the least. Chicks dig baldies. Don't believe me? Yul Brynner. Patrick Stewart. Telly Savalas. Link to post Share on other sites
Gawdfatha Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Well, if he does ever bring up the fact that he is starting to go bald, just let him know that it doesn't bother you. That is the best way to support him in dealing with this issue. Link to post Share on other sites
burning 4 revenge Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I first noticed some hairloss at 27. Right now I'm 32 and have a full blown monk spot on my crown. And, no, chicks don't dig it. What I do to compensate is wear my hair really tight, get it cut every two weeks and shave only like thrice a week and the overall look isn't that bad (kind of Agassi). Being thin helps too but all in all I think I would pay a lot of money if I had it to get my locks back. I used to be so damned cute... Link to post Share on other sites
The slayer Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 It's really quite common for men in their 20's to start loosing hair. I'd say the best way you can support him, is probably to just keep showing him you find him attractive, not by drawing any attention to his bald spot, but just showing him actions speak louder than words. BFR ...a lot of women do find baldness sexy and even more simply don't care what your hair looks like. You sound cool to me! Link to post Share on other sites
Rikka Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 My BIL has been going bald since his early 20's. It happens. And as a woman, i find bald men HOT! Whether they are natural or they bic their heads, there is something about it that makes me weak in the knees. Link to post Share on other sites
HokeyReligions Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 My husband started getting a bald spot (the ol' monks cap) when he was in Jr. High. A friend of his went bald in High School. His friend is not bothered by it at all. Hubby is VERY bothered by his hair loss. His is thinning a lot and he will probably be completely bald in a few more years. He absolutly hates it and it really, really bothers him. I never bring the subject up and when he does I just assure him that I think he's the most handsome man ever and I prefer to see more of his face anyway and the only way I think he would be less attractive is if he ever even considers a comb-over someday. Just enjoy your bf and don't bring up the subject. If he does then reassure him that it doesn't matter - you still find him every bit as attractive (if you really do). There are some women who can't accept a balding man and the men need to know that too so they don't get hurt later on, but for those of us to whom it doesn't matter one bit we just need to be considerate of their feelings and let them know that it doesn't matter to us. It's like the "sagging boobs" thread. It matters to some, not to othes. Link to post Share on other sites
Author brickaney Posted September 5, 2006 Author Share Posted September 5, 2006 I'd find my boyfriend attractive bald or not. I was just concerned about his self-confidence and I wanted to see how common it is. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 14, 2006 Share Posted September 14, 2006 I went online looking for advice on this exact issue. my boyfriend is 20 and balding and I thought he was comfortable with it until he proved me wrong today. I love my boyfriend and I wanted to find the best way to support him. You and your boyfriend aren't alone, because we're there with you. All I can do is assure him that I love him no matter what, and you obviously love your man as well to take the same step as me and seek understanding. Debbie Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 If you are secure in your relationship, encourage him to shave it all off. Many, many women LOVE shaved heads! Those women will boost his confidence about baldness in time either. I know a quite few men & women that will vouch for this. I even know men that can grow hair, who will shave it off for this reason. Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted September 15, 2006 Share Posted September 15, 2006 What about women and thinning hair?? My gf seems to have really thin hair. She says that it might be because of some hormonal imbalances etc. I really like her, but, this obviously bothers her a lot, but, it is beginning to bother me as well... Any women who have gone through this? Link to post Share on other sites
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