I had a beard for about 2 years, i loved it but thought it was a lot of maintenance to trim and groom properly and i got bored of the routine. I didn't go to barbershops, but i know some guys with longer beards do. These things are everywhere now.
The lenght i prefered was short to mid. While i got compliments that it suits me well, i also had a few girls telling me it was scratchy during DATY or kissing.
This summer i shaved it, i kinda have a babyface but i love it. The gray was an unstoppable invader in the beard, but my hair still resist the attack. I look 10 years younger for sure, not a bad thing. It's like rediscovering my younger self. No girls complained so far lol.