Sometimes, when I stay up all night, things other than the day dawn on me.

[montecristo]

I'm playing a game I can't win

Comments

[seaspark]

Wow. That's quite pickle

Interesting. Now that's a meaty comment.

[montecristo]

For what you said about my motivations, A and B are flattering, so I'm all over those reasons. I think they tend to be true, but it's hard to be objective. I try not to compare myself to other people so C is a bit disturbing to consider. As for option D, I don't really need a cavebrain to consider that; I know it consciously. I know for a fact, for example, that my ex's desire for and ability to nurture and care for children was one of the things that made/makes her attractive to me.

As for the female side of the equation, what business of mine is it to figure them out? I'm curious as hell - don't get me wrong - but people are who and what they are for myriad reasons. I find it too easy to make mistakes about other people.

Figuring women out

[seaspark]

I think it's important not so much to figure out women (all women, all the time) as to understand your reaction and relation. Think of it as a means to gain insight into your own needs, motivations, and whatnot. Maybe then you can either do something differently (if you want a different outcome) or sit back and enjoy the ride with a measure of amusement or enlightenment. But I just created a business plan to take into account my patterns with men, so perhaps I'm not one to ask.

Re: Interesting. Now that's a meaty comment.

[vavaverity]

I agree with that person on A & B. I can totally see that in you.