Blog Post: Why Don’t You Shave Your Legs for Me Anymore?

[Al99]

Yet another item that has crossed my poly FB feed - I actually found the article a bit insightful, and could certainly relate.

https://poly.land/2019/02/21/why-do...uD4JwGloxdp59Aw8LrUzkGeRHcjpsUaFQI3jc7GZDC0KQ

 

[LibertyBelle]

Great article! I actually came across it yesterday on another site. I think it speaks volumes about perception. We all view reality through our own filters. The key is to communicate with your partners rather than assume. None of us are mind readers (I know, I've tried ).

 

[Leetah]

Yeah, a very worthwhile post.

Leetah

 

[vinsanity0]

Definitely something to incorporate into my poly philosophy.

Come to think of it, I've always liked when my partner is comfortable enough around me to not shave her legs or put on makeup.

 

[Alluvion]

That was a good read. Thanks for sharing it.

 

[kdt26417]

"You shave your legs for the new person because you don't trust them yet. You don't trust them to care for you. You're worried that they'll reject you for superficial reasons before they really get a chance to know you." Damn, that's a good point!

 

[JaneQSmythe]

OMG - I HATE shaving my legs SO BAD! Really, I hate it, a LOT.

But, yeah, I agree with the premise of the article - and everyone's responses. The "effort" is what seems threatening, and it comes from a place of insecurity - you are putting your best foot (er, "leg") forward, trying to impress because you are not sure of their interest.