Monday, July 5, 2010

Metrosexual: Attractive or Not?

Metrosexual crept into my vocabulary possibly 4-5 years ago. Essentially, the definition is of a guy who knows how to dress and grooms himself well. He also is attracted to women and not men. In any case, I find that the more I believe that I can really distinguish a person's attraction in sex, the more that I realize I can be mistaken.

I live in a city full of possibilities. An individual cannot be denied because of his/her sexual orientation, color, religion, practices, and hobbies. We are all fond of saying: "Only in New York..." I think I'd be rich if I were paid each time that phrase was said near me or to me.

So, why is this categorization my topic? I'm interested in the fact that some girls will tell me that they abhor guys that groom themselves more than them or even groom a little too much at all. One girl told me she likes that her man is "manly" so she doesn't have to question his orientation. She's in the beauty industry and has seen many people that the public actually believe to be "straight".  In contrast, one of my best friends told me she is ONLY attracted to metrosexual guys who have style. She isn't attracted to large muscles like "The Situation", and she likes a slimmer frame. To each their own, right?

Where should the line be drawn? These days the media focuses more on the exterior than ever before. There is a constant bombardment of advertisement that sells the idea that a scent, outfit, or hairstyle will land you the date... and more. Men are more aware of designers and skin care. What is going on?


This is the age of the "Metrosexual Man". He will take a little more time doing his hair. He will use the 3-step skin care. He's doing this for you, ladies, after all. Let's embrace change-- it's always happening. I will embrace it, as long as this NEVER happens to come upon my eyes.
Unacceptable

Perhaps, women will reverse and prefer to wear boxers instead of stringy lil' things. Oops. That's me,  so what? :)

1 comment:

gperspectiv said...

I agree. It's a big no-no in my book if the male is more into his looks than his female counterpart. Then again, that's a case of narcissism as well. :P