Despite the media buzz about the rise of the metrosexual male, many men are still a little uncertain about preparing for their big day.
If the man on the verge of walking down the aisle usually avoids the “personal grooming” section at the supermarket at all costs, it can be a difficult subject to broach. After all, his six brothers all have hair growing out of their nose and spent the night before their wedding covered in feathers and chained to a bike rack…
To warm him up to the idea of some personal TLC, start dropping the following ideas into your pre-wedding discussions:
Getting His Beauty Sleep
One of the things many a man sacrifices as his wedding approaches is his beauty sleep.
Caught up in the whirl of male bonding that is often inspired by the imminent end of bachelorhood, he can quickly become sleep deprived. And as my sleep therapist once put it, catching your zzzzzs is not like building a bank account. You can’t bank on get twice as much sleep the day after an all-night party and feel refreshed. Regular, plentiful and relaxed sleep is the only thing to ward off the black circles and pouchy eyes.
Some quick tips for getting great sleep:
- Rule out caffeine after four o’clock
- Cut down on alcohol and fatty foods
- Get into a routine of sleeping at the same time
- Have a hot shower or relaxing bath just before bed
- Keep the bedroom only for sleep and sex - no late-night TV
Meditating On It
Getting married is a major life change and a great time to reflect on your life, goals and achievements.
If he is a little unsure about formal meditation programs, grab some relaxing CDs or indulge in relaxing walks.
The focus is to get some inner peace - great to stockpile before the emotional roller-coaster of a wedding!
Trading Favors
While all of your attention may be on selecting your wedding favors, a good way to get him relaxed and ready for his big day is to share some mutual pampering.
Despite his current slip-slop-slap approach to skin care, he probably has cast more than one inquisitive glance at all of your potions and creams.
Spend an afternoon giving his a facial or a foot bath and then talk him through returning the favor.
At the very least you will save some money and he will develop a new appreciation for your commitment to beauty!
Seeking Professional Help
If none of the above appeal to the man on the verge of marriage, then book him an afternoon at a day spa.
By putting him into the hands of a professional, he should be more inclined to drop his skeptical act and relax into a pair of experienced hands.
