Man Mode

   

     For a long time women have had a saying that beauty is pain, suggesting that all the work to be desirable is a gruesome process that constantly must be maintained and upkept. But in a culture where media and pressure to be beautiful are at its highest, has it knocked down the great barrier of masculine thought? I'd say that the answer is definitely. Most products you find for women, have a male version as well.
     I believe that the pressure of Hollywood has seeped into our daily lives.  When looks are set up on such a high pedestal, we cannot ignore them without repercussions.  However chasing the definition of masculinity is a fruitless one as well as a hopeless one.
     Ultimately it is important to keep up appearances for the chase of finding one you love, while your appearance may get you a decent first impression, it doesn't speak much for your character and will not carry you further into a relationship. In my experience, It is the women who take appearances too seriously who are missing out, and I see as undesirable myself.
     That being said, If a man wants to look good I think he is entitled to it, but to be pressured to have to do it I think is wrong. Ostracizing a man for wavering too far on either side I believe is a mistake.