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Solid recommendations! The book “Through the Color Lens” is a fascinating if the guy is interested in language and color and might also help them reconcile some of their own color struggles (they might not have the literal language for nuance). You could also look at 100% merino for a long underwear option. They are a little more expensive, but if you don’t need a “name brand” you can find some options under $50.

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Thanks for these ideas, Lou! Though the book Through the Color Lens seems to be $65 and no reviews? Where do you get your fancy merino long johns from?

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For the merino base layers, I have a pair from Meriwool that are solid: https://www.amazon.com/MERIWOOL-Layer-Merino-Thermal-Pants/dp/B086BLWX9H

If I had $130 to blow on glorified long underwear, I'd get these from Sitka: https://www.sitkagear.com/products/core-merino-330-bottom/colt

These are arguably more versatile (can be worn as joggers), but are unfortunately out of stock in most sizes: https://duckcamp.com/products/merino-wool-jogger-pin-oak

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Whoops! Totally mistyped the title. It's "Through the Language Glass" and can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/Through-Language-Glass-Different-Languages/dp/0312610491

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This book looks so interesting!! I'll have to check it out.

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Holy shit I may be either wife of the year or extremely selfish for doing silk LJs because I DESPISE his lol great idea. love the bath mat idea for unpartnered men. I also have found massage or nail salon giftcards are underrated gifts for men

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Oooh massage or salon are great ideas! Yes I have never met a partnered man without a bath mat, haha

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I’ll also admit that I’m not so good at colors lol

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hahaha

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