His Choice
Beard enthusiasts are probably cringing about this situation, right now. Not every man can grow a full beard like Travis, and growing a long beard takes a lot of time, a lot of effort and a lot of care.
Travis’ beard was such a big part of his identity and he was proud of it. He also knew that it was his beard and body and that it was his choice whether he would get rid of it. Was he going to shave it off to keep her happy, or was he going to put his foot down?