Mentioning this term a few years ago may have resulted in a raised brow and confused expression, but the term “metrosexual” is now a concept known worldwide. But some people have different definitions of what actually makes a man a metrosexual. It’s time to find out the truth behind this phenomenon once and for all.

In the beginning, a metrosexual was a term that described a heterosexual man who acted homosexual or bisexual. This word has come a long way and now includes more depth to it than originally thought. Being a metrosexual is now celebrated as a lifestyle and doesn’t simply represent a straight male who likes to act in a homosexual or bisexual manner. A true metrosexual man is one who embraces his feminine side in terms of caring about his appearance.

If your boyfriend or husband appears overly concerned about his outward appearance, this doesn’t necessarily mean he is a metrosexual. The difference between a straight male who cares about his looks and a metrosexual is that metrosexuals go over the top when it comes to their physical appearance, their clothes, material possessions and how they live.

Most die-hard metrosexuals spend a lot of time and money investing in a top-notch wardrobe and frequenting nail salons. These are the guys you may see next to you getting a manicure and a pedicure. Too often people mistake a man possessing one or two of these traits as a complete metrosexual. There is nothing wrong with being metrosexual but some men tend to hate being classified or labeled as such, which is why it’s important to know if one really is and lives the metrosexual life before calling him out.

Ladies, if your man has nails, skin and a wardrobe that is better than yours, he may be a true metrosexual - especially if you already spend a small fortune to keep up your look and lifestyle. If your guy doesn’t mind getting his nails done once in a while but doesn’t show any other metrosexual tendencies, don’t be quick to hide your beauty products. Instead, applaud him for caring about his appearance. There are many men out there who are ashamed to show their feminine side or admit they care about catering to their appearance, for fear that they will be unfairly labeled as a metrosexual.

Fellas, if you’re trying to find out if you classify as metrosexual, check out your surroundings: do you spend a lot of time in and out of the priciest clothing stores and accessorizing outfits? Are your nails and toenails immaculate and neatly filed and trimmed? Is your bathroom stocked with the best quality skin care and beauty products? Do you only shop and eat at the most posh places? Do the hair stylists know you by name whenever you walk through the door? Honey, you may be a true metrosexual.

So what’s the lesson behind all this? There really isn’t one. Metrosexual men can either be a girl’s dream come true or her worst nightmare. If your guy displays metrosexual tendencies, don’t call him out on it or make fun of him. Praise him and show him that it’s okay to care about how his appearance. If anything, having a man who has one or two metrosexual traits can work in your favor when it comes to your relationship and things that interest you. On the other hand, if your sweetie is at full-blown metrosexual status, there may be some things you’ll need to get used to…like sharing the bathroom mirror.

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