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Kevin McConville's avatar

Yes, I recognize that place in the world, yet Ive also seen it mirrored, even more precisely from my partner, she virtually paraphrased the above explaining in how she felt, except for the withdrawing in order not to pollute the others soul part, Ill own that. Still its also a pretty good template overall for catholic guilt Id say, being a worthless sinner worthy of none.

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Sophia's avatar

Eloquently composed and articulated.

Sooo, what's the eventual conclusion?

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Jake's avatar

I think more women like to think they are like this than is actually the case. The woman who cannot be overcome by the negative Animus, I think, is extremely rare.

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JC's avatar

Great post, but I would switch the genders! More often it is women with wounds who can't recognize love and prepare themselves to be let down, and who feel undeserving.

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Chloè's avatar

not sure i agree. men are incapable of love unless loved first . women prolly thanx to estrogen, are nurtured to be natural kindnessgivers...yet they encounter assholes time and time again...dulls their kindness dispensery

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