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Originally Posted by Mark Lapierre  But it always struck me as unlikely that the reason for male dominance was because all men wanted it that way. |
Yes Mark, that has also been a stumbling block for me.
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Originally Posted by Erki I guess it's just me and my wanting to be lovable, non-disposable, cherished, and "valuable" too; and inherently so, not because of my achievements. |
Ha, ha I understand what you are saying Erki. I want to know that I matter for more than being lovable, cherished or someone's something (lover, partner, daughter, etc). I used to long to be seen for what I am, what I think and what I do.
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Originally Posted by JimOfferman Well, he was talking about men in general... nothing is stopping you from being how you want to be.  |
Yes, spot on Jim. Years ago I intellectually understood this (for women, not men in my case) but honestly it took me some time to grow that knowledge into a life and it's still a work in progress.