I took a lot of notes. I wanted to argue with "trust, authenticity, and genuine empathy," because in all the relationships, where I was undyingly devoted, our relationship did not prevail, and with those women, I doubt I ever glazed over. I did love that nothing a woman shares about anxiety and emotion needs to be fixed. And yes, we want to help you. We think it will make you happy. I see myself interrupting and steamrolling from time-to-time in my normal conversations with friends. We wish we could forego reality when someone is hot.

We should never diminish, because as far as I am concerned, the relationship should be over at that point. And that's because it's a projection. It's a weak, loathsome tactic. Someone, who thinks they own the place is probably financially insecure.

I like the idea of secure and comfortable. Sadly, in one case, I was not attracted physically. It might be the case, that I just haven't found the right person.

The idea of "childlike affection" makes me want to vomit, but I don't know.

I did not have a "dysfunctional family," per se. There was no yelling, for example, but they were divorced early. He was always working. My father was very sweet and quiet. My mother was too.

I kind of like drama, but maybe it was simply because it had to do with the women I was attracted. They didn't need to be dramatic for me to like them. I would have preferred that they weren't.

My relationship with my mother was great. We were almost the same person.

I think the key word in your piece is "respect." If you don't respect the other person, you should move on.

As a speech major, we learned to paraphrase rather than to merely repeat, which can serve to insult. But, I understand the intention. It is great to be heard and not to be withdrawn from.

I would have loved to have jumped up and down and told them all the great things I felt were true about them. I would have liked to have been appreciated for my complete devotion and not having felt like an idiot.

I do worry about my bank account, the scope and application of my dreams, the breadth of my social life, the length of time in cumming, and my length and girth.

As usual, Christine, I thoroughly loved this piece. Thank you for taking the time to produce it. It was worth every word.