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I think what is really desired is to be listened to and understood. Plain old desire gets old without some real communication and understanding upon which to build an infinity of other things.

This is one of 75 Quotes I wrote in an article I recently posted on my blog. btw.. it’s a career blog but I’m a straight guy, married 25 years and still a romantic.

http://www.thejobswami.com/2010/01/05/75-quotes-love-marriage-relationships/

Bill
The Job Swami Career Advice Site

I like to think that I’m not the same as other men, but have a deep suspicion I may be more like them than I would like to admit.

I’m wondering, “Do men want to be desired?”

If so, where’s the evidence (i.e. millions of books and magazines and movies) exploring this them?

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Thanks for mentioning me above. It makes me feel all excited and warm inside. Sort of like someone . . . well, likes me.
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Recall my comment: “You had me at the mashed potatos.”

Reflect a bit on yin and yang.

It’s a human failing that we tend show appreciation (and desire) the way we want appreciation (and desire).

If this sounds elliptical… it is elliptical… let this process a bit, see you what you come up with.

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