Ask Venus and Mars: Glasses Vs. Contacts

November 10, 2009
Filed under Advice/Opinion, Ask Venus & Mars

I’m thinking of switching to contacts rather than glasses, but I’m not sure if I want to. On one hand, I’d think I’d look nicer without glasses, but I’d feel bad if I ditch the glasses to look prettier. What should I do?

 Dear Contact Contemplator,

It sounds like you have already answered your own question. Your gut is telling you to get contacts because you think you would look better. Follow that instinct and you can’t go wrong. There should be no reason for you to feel bad about what you want for yourself. While most people find contacts much easier than glasses, there is no harm in just testing them out.  If you don’t like them, you can always switch back. There is also the option of switching back and forth between glasses and contacts that can give you a more versatile look. It all comes down to what you feel most comfortable with, whether it’s contacts or glasses. 

-Venus

Dear Contact Contemplator,

I’d say it all depends on how you view glasses. Glasses today come in all sorts of fashions so that you can look your best wearing them. Trying a new style might suffice for you. If it doesn’t, then I would say that making the switch to contacts would be fine. There is no harm in making a change if it makes you feel better about yourself.  With contacts you do have to worry about the upkeep: washing, replacing keeping them clean and safe. This can be a hassle, but I’d say that if you’re willing and responsible enough to put up with that, then making the switch would be a good move.  I would definitely give it a shot; it’s not a permanent switch and if you’re dissatisfied, your glasses will still be there.

 -          Mars

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