Beards

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So not sure what I couldve named the thread but it's mainly about beards so.

I was curious as to other men (or women) who have beards, when you didn't have 1 did you look younger than your actual age? I am 23 almost 24 and when I am clean shaven or even light stubble I look 18, but all the women in my family now that I have a well established beard (had it for about 9 months now but I trim it because I don't want it to be a long bikey beard) say I look great with a beard.

Last night I went on a date with a girl I met online and she said I look like a man not 23 because of my beard, like beards are amazing and weird how it can add age.

At what point did you realize that your beard has magical powers?

I look a lot more dominant with my beard, even though our informal corporate policy is to shave it.
I like to keep it at about 5milimeter, which is what most women prefer and I enjoy it that way as well. I don't need a full on hobo beard.

The only thing I hate is that during my stubble phase my mustache doesn't connect to my cheeks. When I grow it out some more it does and it rounds out completely.