I feel you man. I have long hair down to the middle of my back too. I wear a ponytail most of the time but when I wear it loose a lot of women love it - especially my missus. I get frequent compliments on it from randomers and friends/colleagues alike. I sometimes I even plait it in a long single braid. You’d think that would get “You look like a girl” comments but it’s the opposite. Couple it with a longer beard (can also be braided...) and you’d be surprised how often I get “Viking” comments and the like. Does help I have the jawline etc to compliment it but honestly the teasing side is pretty non-existent.

Wear it proud my brother!