Last night I told my husband that I was thinking about getting my hair cut shorter - not short, but shorter - and wanted his opinion. He said “it’s your hair so it’s up to you.” While I appreciate his “your body, your choice” stance in theory, in practical terms, I wanted some actual thoughts by the person who sees my face every day on whether I should change my hair. Does he a) not want me to cut hair, b) want it to stay long but won’t say it, or c) not really care?

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C) doesn’t really care and will find your attractive regardless is my thought

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You should try wearing a short wig to see if he notice the different.

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That’s a brilliant idea!

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This sounds like he doesn’t care about you at all and should consider divorce.

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Thank you for having a sense of humor.

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D. He doesn't want to get himself in trouble. Think "Honey, do I look fat in this?"

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This here is the answer. You’re subconsciously tricking him and he is smart to keep his mouth shut. Also, what will his preference even matter? Some things are best left unsaid in my opinion.

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Based on many years of marriage, I’ve learned that my wife’s happiness is directly proportional to the length of her hair.

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That’s interesting! I’ve had long, medium, and short hair during our years together. I just get bored and like to mix it up.

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Go bald.

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^totally agree

Those questions are called it’s a trap!

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Fine I’ll answer appropriately as a husband…cut it it how I want but if I can’t pull it in a certain situation I am not going to like it.

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Ha! Love this! 🔥

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Maybe frame it as a problem to solve. For example, "I'm trying to look more professional. Do you think cutting it shorter would help?"

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C! My husband is the same. When he asks for my opinion on what he should wear, I also give him the same unhelpful response 🤣 he says he understands my point, but he still doesn’t know how to share his opinion because 1) he doesn’t care one way or another and 2) he feels responsible and guilty if I took his opinion and regretted it

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C. If he cared, he would have said something. My former partner liked me better with longer hair (and I do agree it looks better on me). He never told me not to cut it but always did say he liked it longer.

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I think he answered your question and let yiu know he trusts your judgment.

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I say go for it and if he doesn’t like it, your hair will grow back. He probably doesn’t actually care or doesn’t want to influence your choice.

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I actually think this is the right answer. I’ve had hair all different lengths and styles. We recently celebrated a milestone anniversary and I enjoyed seeing pictures of us through the years and all the different haircuts I have had. It made me want to change it up now.

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I think you would be unhappy with whatever he said...

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Nah, I like my husband and he does a lot that is awesome.

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🤦‍♀️

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My husband grew out his hair last year so he could have a mullet on July 4th. The extra length was so annoying to him that he made frequent comments about how he didn’t know how I did it. He has also since made multiple comments that he thinks I would look good with a very short haircut 😂 Shortest I’ve ever gone is chin length. Now I prefer to have it long enough to tie back. But anyway,
TLDR; Probably C

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Trap question.

Correct answer - I’m really not sure bc you look beautiful with long hair and I’m sure you’d look stunning with short too.

Your husband is seasoned.

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From a married guy, it’s 100% option C.

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To this point… What women often don’t understand is that there are also times when we are not thinking about ANYTHING when you ask us.

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He has no idea how to answer your question because you did not pose it that way, and he answered in a supportive, polite way. Ask someone else.

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Don’t let any man have an opinion on what you do with your body. It’s your body, you live with the consequences.

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