Guest 101 wrote:I'm a guy in my 40's & went thru the same thing.
I wanted to get an earring for a long time. I worried about the reaction, but never had the nerve to do it. Then I finally took the plunge & pierced my left ear. I got a few looks at first, but no one said "why did you do it?" Way cool!!
A few monthes later, an earring in my right ear followed.
Now I'm sporting a hoop in both ears. It took a while, but I now love having an earring in both ears.
If you want it, then go for it. Enjoy!!!
It was the same with me. Had my left ear pierced in '91. I remember being embarrassed to go up to the woman at Piercing Pagoda and tell her I wanted to get my ear pierced. I was also apprehensive about how family and friends would react. The few comments I got were generally positive. I also got some good-natured ribbing from my buddies. When I got the right ear done last year at my nephew's urging I thought maybe that look would be too edgy for a guy my age -- 56 -- but really glad I took the plunge. I too usually wear small hoops in each ear, along with a small stud in the second hole I had added in the left ear. I feel self-confident and really love my new look.