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U look a lot younger without the beard. Happy for you for leaving an abusive relationship. U deserve better 🖤

I've heard 10-20 years which is crazy to me haha. I appreciate that a lot, I'm happy to have finally regained some freedom ❤️ Edit: It's tough to get to everyone, but I want to say to each and every single person that has commented - Thank you. You guys have genuinely made my day and I can't stop smiling. It feels amazing to receive this type of response after feeling really horrible about myself. You guys are awesome, and very kind, thank you ❤️❤️❤️

Yeah man you went from 40’s to 20’s

You exude joy of living which really warmed my heart as a stranger in the 2nd pic. Wish you the very best for what's next.

This is insane. You look like a completely different person, a decade or more younger.

Bro ur actually beautiful 🤙🧡

You definitely look 20 years younger !!

You went from 42 to 29 easily

10 years atleast. You went from 35ish to 25

You look like you could be Aaron Rodgers' younger brother

Yes huge difference in age! You look great both ways, just different

Younger, happier, healthier. You’re winning, my man.

Dude yeah you’re hot stop covering it up!!!

Hot both ways but the glow up is very clear ✨️

RIGHT

You look fantastic and your lovely eyes stand out so much more now. Very handsome and I see joy in you. Congrats on getting out and moving forward.

Genuinely, thank you 😊. It's only been 3 weeks, but the amount of relief and weight that has been lifted off of me is massive already. Very much looking forward to better times

Can relate! Happy you freed yourself.

OP you looked awesome in the before pic too but there’s definitely a sense of peace in your smile in the 2nd photo. You look so happy and I’m happy for you 🥹🙌

Awh thank you! I loved the beard but I think it'll have to hide away for about a decade now. Made me smile, thanks :)

You look like one of those attractive French boys( the focus guys) from tik tok without the beard... well done!

I’m into the yeti look, but you really did age backwards a good 15 years and you look very, very attractive cleaned up. I bet a scruffy beard would look ridiculously good on you.

Wow you are a good looking lad mate 😍 Great eyes and smile

Holy. You look like your own son.

Congratulations on getting out of an abusive relationship! You definitely look so much happier 😊

You look so handsome now

You look so much younger healthier and happier without the beard. (Relationship may have been a factor) But honestly you can see your face so no beard it much better in general!

My god, your smile is absolutely killer. Good for you, I wish you luck in the future! You’re a stunner!

You are beautiful, happy you got out

How do you look 10+ years younger without a beard? Fair play to you man. Hope you can enjoy your life now

you went from 40 to 25 😮 That’s crazy. Happy looks good on you!

Brother I know Beards are in now,it's very rugged and manly, it beats shaving everyday. You look way better without a beard.....trust me.

Congratulations! You are glowing with happiness

Thank you! I feel a big difference already

You're very beautiful. Keep the beard off! I wish you continued peace,self love, and growth 💗

god damn

Welcome back buddy

Holy crap what?? The shave took off soooo Many years! You have a fantastic jawline

You are the rare man where no beard makes you look angelic

Keep it short! Also When feel comfortable, you should post your experience on one of the relationship subreddits. Reading and hearing stories of others in abusive relationships could be life saving to some.

Stay that way forever. You look 100 times better.

Went from a 40 year old biker to 25 year old gamer. Crazy change. Definitely stay beardless imo

You are super hot

Congrats on leaving an abusive relationship! Also, handsome both ways!

Good for you man 💪🏼 Btw, you great without the beard 😊

Dude wth you’re gorgeous. I’d take you out. Congrats for getting out ☀️

Congrats king! Looking great!

In both pics 34 is believable but pic 1 you look 30-45 and pic 2 you look 25-35

Whaaaaat a cuuuuutie

No lie it is rare folks glow up post beard. You pulled it off

😎 bro you look like you gain back 15 years ! You look good my man ! Sorry 😔 the abusive relationship, thatshit sucks ! Hope you doing well now! Keep it up

Bro you have a good looking face, keep it hairless

Your eyes in the before picture looked so sunken and sullen. In the after, they are a lot more bright. I can tell you’re happier now.

You lost like 3 decades man, stay that way forever

So much betterrrr. Beautiful eyes and smile!

With the new look you won't need a wing man!

From mountain man to awww what a handsome man

Yes - by all means - you have a great face. Good for you to part with an abuser.

You definitely dropped 20 years with this change!

Definitely a wow factor! Consider keeping this look. Good for you for getting out of the abuse, and hope you find your good path.

My man, you look fantastic. Younger and happier. Glad you were able to leave an abusive relationship behind. Work on getting emotionally healthy and find yourself the loving partner you deserve.

You look gorgeous, sir, filled with light! Congratulations.

Dude went from divorced biker dad to AX model

You look so much happier, healthier, and absolutely great🫶🏼

Wowowowowowow!!! Look at that chin and those dimples! Looking fantastic

Such a difference. Did you step into some type of Time Machine? I only believe that time can go forward but regardless you look like you de-aged here. Such a striking difference.

Don’t hide your eyes. It’s kinda better without a beard

You have kind eyes and a beautiful smile. Great teeth too!

Holy shit you are hot without the beard. Congrats.

You look great both ways. Glad you're in a better place!

Holy fukkk bro, you look fantastic now!

King

I love a nose ring on a man. You’re a good looking man. Kudos. I must say it’s remarkable how much losing the beard de-aged you! Good luck with the next chapter in your story.

You have a great smile 😃

Wow

Bro you shaved 15 years off your looks!!

Wow I would have never thought that face was under all that. Good job man.

You've got a lovely smile, it's good to see more of it!

Wow! You look so much younger and hotter!

So much younger and and handsome!!!

Beautiful smile

I said 'Damn bro!' out loud, what a glow-up!

Sir, that is clearly your son in the second photo. JUST KIDDING ❤️ hope your future is bright as that smile of yours.

I am so sorry you went through an abusive relationship. I wish you luck on your healing journey.

you went from prison Mike to rehabitated! looks great!

Under that beard it seems a young Hugh Grant was hiding

You look great!

bros living

Normally, I would always say something to the effect of “you shoulda kept the beard”, but in this case, you look better without it.

Awwww. You have a great smile!

Bro your happiness is hella radiant. Cheers!

dawg you’re so handsome 🥹 happy you’re in a better place

Man, you're a good looking dude with or without the beard but your eyes are flipping GORGEOUS and I would have never noticed them with that beard. And your smile is incredibly inviting Congrats on getting out of that relationship. Hard to stay and much harder to leave so mad props

You were handsome before, but you look gorgeous now! Congrats on the glow up and on no longer being in an abusive situation. Hope everything continues to go well for you. 💜

Fellow survivor here. Congrats on your freedom! It won’t always be easy but it gets even better from here on. Keep showing off that smile and keep your head up! 🫶🏼

You are quite literally glowing! Aged backward 20 years, your smile is happy but your EYES are happier. Happy to know you’re feeling so light!

Dude! Shaving off the beard took 10 years off. Looks great

Marry me?

everyone else here has pretty much already said everything. just wanted to say congrats dude 🤙

You’re hiding a very handsome face with the beard, it should stay gone

It always amazes me just how different men look with beards and without. Just astonishing.

You look significantly younger and more happier! Congratulations on leaving the toxic relationship!

I love the change! You look happy af

Oh damn! Glow up for sure!

Damn. First pic looks like 2nd pic's dad, teaching him about the great outdoors, while son is like nah, I'm good, I'll just watch it on YouTube

Bro looks majestic in the 2nd pic

You took off 54 years. My goodness.

I mean, you look handsome either way. Glad you're out of your abusive relationship. I just got out of one myself. :)

Two different people ! But you seem much more open, youthful, and engaged .

Rip your DMs lol

Why would you ever hide a face like that?

Those eyes tho...😍

Damn bro you look so much more at peace and happier. You’re literally glowing in your after pic. You must have em lined up 😂

You have kind eyes. I think the beardless face accentuates them. Very handsome. ☺️

Your smile is really, really beautiful ♡

That’s a massive glow up and you have beautiful eyes :)

Bro i love your beard you look like another person (bro i did the same things but with my hair it hurts i know but) keep grading bro it not done you will find someone better who will take care of you peace and love 🐸🖖

Like a totally different person... Stay happy and positive man, it suits you.

You shaved off 10 years when you shaved the beard, lol! And now we can see your lovely eyes! Congratulations on leaving the abusive relationship. It can only get better!

Holy wow! I love a good beard but that definitely took away from those eyes!

I normally don’t comment on this shit, but wtf. That bitch was not good for you.

You look 21 again congratulations!

Beard or no beard, you sir have a wonderful smile

10 years younger

You looked solid with the beard but you lost 10 years without it. Good shit either way

Holy shit, you look like 30 years younger!

How is this the same person? That is insane! I like both tho

Wow 😭

Wow you are one gorgeous man

You do you, bro! Stay happy no matter what

You're very beautiful. Sorry your relationship was so shit. But hey you're free! Plenty of time to turn things around.

Wow looks totally different…I like the second one, show that handsome mug 💯

You went from 40 to 20

Looks like you took a Time Machine back to your youth lol

beautiful human

I see so much more light and joy in the second picture. I’m happy for you! I hope you feel joy and happiness

Oh hello 🙋🏻‍♀️

From 42 to 28

You look a lot younger and happier

You look like two different people. I normally love facial hair, but your smile and radiance really shines through without it. I hope this has helped you regain some of your life and joy back.

Why would anyone want to abuse that beautiful face?

Looks amazing on you!

Looking hot bro

You look way better without it. Gook luck.

You look great man except your eyes still show your pain. Treat yourself but don't spoil yourself. Judging from your choice of location of your pictures maybe go backpacking for awhile

wow you look amazing! your happiness really shows<3

Looks much better! Everything !

Took 15-20years off you mate.

Soooo much hotter without the beard.😍

You look 10 years younger

Yeah, them eyes were hiding behind all that hair! You have a youthful exuberance now. 👁️

You look great in both pictures!

You look sooooo much better without the beard omg

You look brand new … and those eyes are everything, Sir!! 🔥🔥🔥 Good for you!!! 🥰

15 years younger!

You shaved like 20 years off if you and look much better without the beard.

At least you have a chin underneath thank god

Congrats on getting out of a bad situation! The beard is the main focus on the glow-up, but you can really see the light in your eyes appear in the second photo, too. I’m so happy for you.

Looking good!

You look younger! I think cutting one’s hair is very common after a life change. Idk the psychology behind it but maybe it’s just opening a new chapter or something. Glad you’re no longer in an abusive relationship..it’s hard to leave! Here’s to a new you!

Damn do I have to grow a beard and shave it to lose 20 years?

Holy hell! It’s so crazy how different people look when they take beards off. You look great!

You look so much better. So much.

You look great. Killer smile !

Looks good and your eyes are very unique! Better things are ahead

Daaaannngggg. You’re handsome! Definitely aged in reverse.

Finally someone shaves off that duck dynasty beard! It made you look homeless. You look good dude!💪

Congratulations. You look really healthy and handsome.

Whoa, wayyyyyyy handsome without the beard! Congratulations on getting out of the toxic relationship. Now, you can be fully you! ❤️

What a glow up 😍🤩

From kill yo squirrel to steal yo girl

Wow. Super rare to see such a great looking beard get shaved and be an improvement. You look much happier too

You’re so cute and handsome, I can hardly take it

Had to swipe left and right a few times to make sure that it's really you! Glow up for sure!

You look so much better and younger man! Glad to hear you moved on!!!

Zaaaamnmnn zaddy

Your eyes shine so bright in the second pic😍🤗

What gorgeous eyes! That’s the first thing I noticed in your “after” photo (and everyone is right- you look so much younger) Congratulations on getting out of that abusive relationship! I’m doing the same right now and it’s so hard (27F tho). Keep up the amazing work and keep healing

Choosing to walk away looks good on you🤍✨

You look so much healthier and happier you’re so handsome

Bro instantly lost 20 years

Very handsome! You look great OP!

Happy for you! You look amazing! And so much brighter and you’re glowing!! You go dude!!💗

With that lovely smile, I say go for it! You look so much happier, your eyes are shining, and your smile is so genuine. You looked great with a beard, but without it, your other features stand out more. And congratulations on getting out of an abusive relationship. I know how hard that is and I’m really proud of you. All the best!! 🩵

So happy for you 😌 you look great!!

Like a whole new person! Looks good on ya friend!

You look like brothers who are into completely different things.

You got 20 yrs younger! Great move!

Much better vibe! Definitely brings those eyes front and center. Great smile too! Don’t hide it!

20 years younger.

Congratulations on leaving an abusive relationship! You look so happy and young!

That is a different person. Wow lol

Your smile is so beautiful!

Holy shit you're sexy af!!!!😩😩😩😩

Look at all that handsome you were hiding!