AREAL MAN IS A MAN OF LOVE
Richard Gomez, along with his wife Lucy, speaks up about the impact of caring for one's self through Ultherapy and how this has transformed his lifestyle and relationships.
Love moves in mysterious ways. An emotion often linked with soft and sweet imagery can also give people a rush of fiery sensations. This complex emotion can be expressed in many ways. It can be a quick embrace or making a call to a loved one, both of which were scenes from my interview with Richard Gomez. His loving ways stem from his work and it became evident that for a man who cares so much about his own physical and mental health, caring for others has become second nature.
GONE ARE THE DAYS OF A MACHO SOCIETY
As our conversation continued, Richard’s love for his friends and family became palpable. He remains unfazed by the looming stigma of machismo, believing that people should express themselves without any societal dictation. “Men cannot be stereotyped–you have to know them. When people see me, they think I'm arrogant. Maybe they’re just seeing my confidence, but inside, I'm soft and I'm nice to people. I think you just have to take people as they are. Sometimes, guys are just pretending to be manly but they are the ones who aren’t manly at all.” Being tough does not mean you have to neglect caring for yourself. Self-care actually becomes the foundation for your moxie. As reflected in Richard's life, taking care of yourself and expressing your emotions does not make you less of a man.
There’s no denying that Richard has a soft spot for those that he loves. Just as his wife Lucy Gomez joined our conversation, his demeanor loosened up. Their relationship is not just a marriage of commitment, but also of their personalities. Their contrasting upbringing led them to influence each other’s character. For Lucy, her spiritual roots met the pragmatic mindset of her spouse. In the same way, she was able to inspire Richard to invest in himself: his health, his looks, and his personal endeavors.
LOVE IS A TWO-WAY STREET FOR THE GOMEZ COUPLE
Their chemistry would not be possible without the love and service they have devoted to themselves. “You have to love yourself for you to be able to love others. Sometimes, when you think of other people, you watch over them too much and forget about yourself, your health, and the way you look,” says Richard. Their work and lifestyle have made them more aware of the effects of aging, and they both found a solution for this in Ultherapy. Richard says, “Ultherapy is very important for me, especially at my age. It really firms up my face and diminishes wrinkles. It’s like I became younger by 20 years.” Lucy adds, “Our work is very purposeful but it can also be stressful. If it's a busy day, at least we look good while we're being busy. Even if life is stressful, we don’t have to look like it.”
Richard and Lucy have dedicated their lives to break boundaries and become agents of change. They continuously show that they can choose to express the best versions of themselves through selflove and self-respect. As we concluded our conversation, Richard and Lucy coincidentally mentioned in unison, “Choose to love every day,” reaffirming their commitment to themselves, to each other, and to their communities.
“YOU HAVE TO LOVE YOURSELF FOR YOU TO BE ABLE TO OTHERS.” LOVE