Monogamy Lessons and My Affair
You know how the anticipation of your first time in bed with a new lover is often much better than the actual sex? Sure, the newness of it is delicious and the sweet surrender of curiosity is satiating in its own right, but like all baubles, it takes time to polish and create a high sheen.
With 14 years of monogamy under my belt, I’ve learned that there’s nothing quite as mind blowing as a partner who knows how soft the skin is at the crook of my knee, and that if he kisses my neck in just the right spot, it shortens my breath and quickens my pulse.
I remember asking my mother, who’s been with my father since she was 15-years-old, how it’s possible to have sex with the same person year after year after year. Didn’t it get terribly boring? In one of her wise mom moments she explained, “Tricia, if it’s really the right person, it just keeps getting better with time. The longer you’re with that person, the better it gets.” I was 19 at the time, and I’m quite sure I didn’t believe a word she said.
All these years later, I get it.
So, since I understand and value monogamy on as many levels as my little brain allows, I don’t understand why I didn’t take that lesson to heart and realize that, like sex with a long-term partner, hair cuts with a long-term stylist are always more satisfying than a romp in the chair at a new salon.
Perhaps these new Farah Faucet feathered bangs and the strange soccer mom type bob I’m sporting are my scarlet letters. I’ve been branded, outed, trimmed and sheared, and there’s no way I’ll be able to hide my indiscretion. When I crawl back to my regular stylist ashamed and humiliated, she’ll take one look and she’ll know I had an affair, and apparently I got exactly what I deserved.
I love the way you compared monogomy in sex and with your hair stylist. So very true!
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Yep, mmm-hmmm, when you find a good one, you gotta keep ‘em. I’ve been with the same stylist for almost 12 years…1 year longer than I was married to The Ex. LOL
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ROFLMAO! And you’re not going to post a pic of this new haircut?? Awwwww, c’mon!
Your stylist has been the victim of infidelity before, trust me, and she will welcome you back with a minimum of tears and guilt.
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If you mean Jessie – she has been gone for a while
I wanna see you in FF bangs. I can’t imagine it is as bad as all that…
I totally <3 my barber—she has a gallery and barbershop and is a grandma and she makes me feel handsome. Plus she’s fun to talk to!
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Where are the pictures — of the hair??????
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Lovely pairing Tricia ; -) You made me smile this morning.
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I’ve never cheated on my stylist…but she used to give me one of those looks when she saw I trimmed my own bangs. But I don’t do bangs anymore.
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You CHEATED!! Wow, you’re very brave to return. I’d be too afraid to admit my shame …..!
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Funniest post yet, Tricia!! Just remember, it’ll grow back. And all will be forgiven with a big enough tip!
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I have the best excuses. I simply remind her that I basically live in two different states and sometimes a haircut is an emergency and I can’t wait until I return………… and then I tip her really big.
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Take it from me, it’s hard to go back and face the music, once you’ve strayed. Bring sweets.
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You always make me laugh. I love it. If you had listened to me in the first place I guess you would not be in this place, now would you. You think that I don’t know what I am talking about.
Oh I have to correct you, Technacially I have been with your Dad since I was 13. I only married him when I was 15 so do the math it has only been 40 years now.
XOXOX
Man. In this crowd I’m almost ashamed to admit that when it comes to the barber chair, I’m pretty much a one-night stand. Or sit. Whatever.
On the other front, I’m pretty much a monk.
Sad. But not. Not really. (It’s my little delusion and it lets me sleep at night okay?)
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That had me giggling pretty hard. I refuse to go see any other stylist. I went to someone else once… I learned my lesson the hard way. I looked horrible! Never doing that again!
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I’ve never been a gal to stick with just one. Any port in a storm. I like to call it Super Cuts.
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I cheated only once…but I had a reason…my mom had a bad fall so I was taking her to her Friday hair appointments…it was time for me to get a trim and her stylist was available. She did a good job but it was different…I sat there wishing I had just waited.
When I went back to my stylist 4 weeks later…she just kind of looked at me with one eyebrow lifted. I was busted.
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But at least the worst thing you got from the stylist is something that can be cured.
ROFL!!! u’re too hilarious!!! LOL!
Oh this was genius Tricia. This coming from someone who does NOT have the same stylist, I like to spice it up.
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I hope your old stylist takes you back….
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ha! very good! now, i cut my own hair! and what does that say about my love life?!
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Very timely post… I was considering a local salon because my hairdresser has hours that don’t work too well with mine right now and I am so overdue for a haircut. But you’ve talked some sense into me – thank you!!! It’s not worth it!!!
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That is hilarious! So true. I’m finally making a commitment to monogamy in the stylist department. The one day stands haven’t brought me any satisfaction.
I noticed you have been blogging for a few weeks. Hope all is well. I’m equally guilty and felt bad about not stopping by in so long. Miss ya!
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