Metrosexuality:

Metrosexuality, to the uninformed, may come off as meaning to have sex with metro buses or subways. However, officially defined, it is "an urban male with a strong aesthetic sense who spends a great deal of time and money on his appearance and lifestyle." Or in other words "he is a man who seems stereotypically gay except when it comes to sexual orientation." (www.wordspy.com)

Somehow I have found myself being lumped into this category. And I utterly despise it. As I mention the term itself implies something is wrong with me sexually, like I am sexually and emotionally attracted to double deckers and trams. There is also a level of excess that needs to be attained in order to be deemed "Metro."

The definition says it; a great deal. I like to look good, who doesn't, and I believe that presentation is important, especially when we are more than financially capable of taking care of ourselves, but I in no way spend the money or go the extreme to be "GQ."

For instance, I don't wear makeup, get manicures/pedicures, paint my nails, tote a man-purse, or shave anything other than my face. However, I do like clothing, but I'm an artist and enjoy aesthetics; I don't see it as a reason to say I have sex with buses! And as to being sensitive and romantic, I think that every man should be! Women deserve to be treated with respect and love; not merely as objects to sustain our lusts.

But, for whatever reason, I am caught up in the American obsession with stereotypes and labeling. Which would be fine if I one: fit within the category, or two: was a can of Cambell's soup, but I am obviously not by either definition. It aggravates me if anything. Therefore in the spirit of moral teaching I say the following: lets all be good chaps and leave the labels where they belong.

Luv,
Clay