metrosexualman

 

{You see that guy up there? He’s mine. All mine. 🙂 }

Today is our 4th wedding anniversary, and although last year I wrote a mushy gushy love post detailing how much I adore my husband, this year I thought I would lighten it up a bit.  I still get the warm and fuzzies around him, don’t get me wrong, but every relationship has multiple perspectives to it, no?

The first time I met Orlando he was wearing an Enrique Iglesias-esque cream sweater with lace-up ties in the front, similar to this, except that particular sweater doesn’t have the ties at the top. I call him my latin lover (pronounced Love-AH) for a reason, and that night was a good indication that he wasn’t your average white-sneaker, cargo shorts-wearing man.  He takes care of himself, and he likes to look good.  Some have even deemed him to be metrosexual, and I’m totally ok with that.  In fact I think my husband is pretty darn sexy, so here are 4 reasons why being married to a metrosexual man is the best.

1. He will always dress to impress YOU.

There was a time and place in our relationship in college where Orlando dressed FAR better than me.  I don’t just mean on date night, when I actually cleaned up a little.  I mean to class, to the grocery store, ANYWHERE. The man claims he brought the Sperrys trend to Western Kentucky University, for goodness’ sake.  At that point I was making sweatpants a regular part of my campus attire, but I still found it to be sexy that he knew how to dress and I didn’t have to worry about dating a total dork with socks and sandals. No offense if you find that sexy. Wait, does someone on earth find that sexy?

NOTE: I capitalized YOU in the title of this section for a reason. Your husband is just like a woman in this respect: if he is looking nice one day, he’s doing it for you, and it will mean the most to hear from YOU that he looks smashing.  Always remember that, because if you’re not telling him he looks great and you appreciate it, someone else will. Duh duh duhhhhhh.

2. He is a great gift giver.

I RARELY attempt to buy clothes for Orlando because he is so specific in what he likes.  On the flip side, he completely gets my style and a good portion of my closet is pieces he’s picked out for me.  And he’s often the first to splurge on more expensive items I would hesitate to buy because he wants to treat me.  For my birthday last week he replaced my worn, tattered Tory Burch sandals with a brand new pair because he knew I had been putting it off for forever.  AND he found a pink blazer that I had offhandedly mentioned I wanted a few weeks back.  My precious husband went to multiple stores, asked the associates, and finally got the perfect choice pulled from the back of Zara because it wasn’t even for sale yet.  My fashionista heart and wife heart simultaneously exploded.  The point is, he understands the difference that quality apparel makes, and I rarely have to justify a purchase with him. Cue angels singing from on high.

3. He won’t mind going shopping with you.

I always feel for the women that have to beg their husbands to step foot in a mall.  It’s not fun to force someone to do something they hate, and as a married couple you should find as many ways as possible to spend time together.  Especially in a world where those moments are few and far between.  Thankfully Orlando is the best shopping partner, and we can each walk into a store like Zara, head to our separate sides, and then help each other make purchasing decisions from our respective dressing rooms.  This leads me to my final point…

4. He will be able to genuinely tell you if you look good or not.

Orlando is not the type to sugar coat anything, probably as a result of his rough upbringing.  He tells it like it is, and that includes if I ask the dreaded question, “Do I look fat in this dress?” Actually, he knows better than to be brutally honest with that one, but he does give me candid and on-point feedback if I’m wondering whether an accessory is too much, or my outfit as a whole is off the mark.  We also have an uncanny ability to get dressed separately, and end up choosing outfits that look EERILY similar.  Like we both decide on fedoras, or white pants, or the same shade of blue.  It’s a little creepy.

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So for our anniversary date tonight, and for our little weekend getaway we have planned, I’ve got to have a wardrobe that’s on his level.  After all, what girl wants to have her husband looking better than her? It’s a genuine possibility for me, but it’s a blessing and a curse. A metrosexual man is sensitive, sweet, and stylish.  The best combination in my opinion.

Orlando, happy fourth wedding anniversary, my love.  Thank you for keeping me on my fashion toes, and loving me whether I’m in sweatpants or a swanky dress.  Thank you for loving me through baby weight, and baby weight loss, and all the areas in between.  Thank you for telling me I’m beautiful even when I’m not feeling it that particular day.  Thank you for continuing to put in the effort for our marriage, be it by wearing a nice outfit or making time for each other.

And just so we’re clear, I love you whether you’re in basketball shorts or a bow tie.  Whether you’re in professional athlete shape, or Charles Barkley’s current shape.  I’ll also let you know when I find you to be sexy, whether you want to hear it at that moment or not.  And I’ll always be here through the thick and the thin, the good and the bad, til death do us part.  Just for funsies, here are our wedding vows that I re-vow (even though that’s not a word) to you. 🙂

In your eyes, I have found my home.
In your heart, I have found my love.
In your soul, I have found my mate.
With you, I am whole, full, alive.
You make me laugh. You let me cry.
You are my breath, my every heartbeat.

I am yours.
You are mine.
Of this we are certain.

I’m choosing today to spend the rest of my life with you.

I will walk with you when life is good.

And through every storm.

Today, I pledge my love to you.

XO,

A