My head is buzzed. Might shave it clean, but will otherwise just own it. Not inclined to do surgery at my age, but your point is well taken.
I am Norwood 1-1.5 at my early 40s age. This is something I'm watching closely. I don't need surgery yet for my hair. No bad bald spots yet.
I want to keep my hair as I age.
I want to be perceived as the attractive guy who is the sexual performer in this framework proposed in the thread.
The house is paid off, which is the only reason I keep it. I was stalling on home improvement work because I work a lot of hours (at home). But it can’t wait anymore. I have to make time for the projects.
A paid off house is good.
The appearance of a home from the outside matters a lot and the reputation of the neighborhood.
When I envision your house, I'm envisioning an older house in a mediocre older neighborhood with mainly older housing stock.
Different regions of the USA have different perceptions of the age of housing. You're on the East Coast, where older housing stock is more favorably viewed.
I'm in the Southwestern USA and that region has experienced a lot of growth in recent decades.
In the Southwestern USA, housing from the 1950s-1970s would be considered old and outdated. Women might see homes and apartments from this era and be sexually turned off.
In New York City, a home or apartment from that era isn't perceived as old or outdated because New York City is an older city than Dallas, Houston, Denver, or Phoenix.
100% agree that they disqualify on sex/relationship if the house/apartment is not up to par. Yes, a guy can theoretically get friendzoned or ghosted based on his place alone.
Yes, that can happen and it does happen.
I have had it happen to me in a previous apartment.
Having a top tier physique can help with not getting disqualified over the exterior/interior of housing.
Chick friends don’t mind the house. One even stayed over multiple times.
I don't have any female friends right now. Female friends are less judgmental than potential female dating/sexual options.
The opinions of female friends don't carry that much weight.