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My philosophy of life (моя жизненная философия)
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A woman and a man are equal, though of course different; they need, complement each other.

"Self-actualization
"What a woman/man can be, she/he must be." This quotation forms the basis of the perceived need for self-actualization. /
This level of need refers to the realization of one's full potential. (..) To understand this level of need, a person must not only succeed /
in the previous needs but master them."
From Wikipedia, Maslow's hierarchy of needs

One form of marriage vows (Christianity (Roman Catholic), among others)
I, ____, take you, ____, to be my lawfully wedded (husband/wife), to have and to hold, from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in health and in sickness, until death do us part.

A woman (a man too) has:
A mind, personality, beliefs, values, interests, tastes, likes (concerning people, activities, things), qualities (traits), talents (scientific, literary and artistic, social, sport), strong and weak points, a past, experience, maturity, an education, achievements, dreams, a heart, soul, body, all of which a partner should appreciate.

Qualities (traits) appreciated:
Goodness, humility, simplicity, openness, honesty, respect, care and love, attention, romance, loyalty/faithfulness, family orientation (valuing children, education, healthcare, family life), communication, consideration, understanding, humanness, ethics, intelligence, reflection, refinement, sensitivity, protection (for a man), support, determination, merit, hard study/work, responsibility, trustworthiness, playfulness, self-actualization, equity, fair play, forgiveness, generosity.

Values appreciated:
Altruism, sharing, team play, culture, reading, exercise, sports, democracy, freedom, independence, peace, human rights, security.

I also attribute importance to the body, to sexuality, of course.
As for sexuality, being myself open, somewhat liberated, uninhibited, ready to abandon myself to the other, I would appreciate that my partner be so also.
I also say good, simple, open, honest, respectful, caring, erotic, romantic, faithful, communicative, considerate, understanding, human, ethical, meaningful, refined, in good taste, natural, healthy, responsible, trustworthy, playful sex, lovemaking, with much foreplay, to our hearts' content!
I aim at giving as complete as possible contentment, pleasure, satiety, satisfaction to my sweetheart.
I'm very intense, passionate.
I'm for facts, not myths. / With me, there are no taboos.
My sweetheart's comments, criticism, feedback, guidance, ideas, opinions are welcome.
I of course commit myself to offer her the same.
In a couple, I think that sexuality should be discreetly, privately lived, in a way that respects others, their sensibilities.

I'm first a thinker, a free thinker, then a doer.
I like very much, among other things, reading, studying, thinking, and writing. I can be deep, thoughtful.
I subscribe to "Live and let live".
Life has taught me all the importance of listening with empathy.

I'm one who tends to value very much quality, more than quantity, substance, more than appearance, superficiality.

Family, parents, sisters and brothers, girlfriend/wife, children, friends are very important for me. In fact, people come first.

I have a few good friends, a few good clients, I like meeting people (though I don't go much to parties nor do I like much small talk), I like social, and sport activities, but I'm mostly an intellectual (a man of ideas), and I'm quite a private person.
I tend to opt for the company of a few persons, with whom I can seriously discuss all sorts of subjects, sometimes going in depth.

Study, work are also very important for me. That's how you realize yourself, bring to others. I think I will study till my last days, when I will no more be able to.

Money is only important for me insofar as it helps you to see to the important needs of yourself and of your loved ones, food, clothes, health, education, as it enables you to make educational, cultural trips, as it enables you to help others in the world who are much in need, in misery.
I'm humanistic, not materialistic. /

For me, what's important are people, ideas, what good things money can help you see to, wisdom, happiness, self-actualization, education, health, freedom, peace, ethics, justice, safety, world consciousness (people, orphans, suffering, inequalities, redistribution, sharing), goodness, humanness, affection, warmth, mutual aid, friendship, love.
I see myself as a citizen of the world.
People, everywhere, I see as sort of my sisters, brothers, older, and younger.

A woman, girlfriend/wife, I'll try to accept as she is;
I'll help her be the best person, woman she can be, and hope she'll help me be the best person, man I can be.
When looking for a partner,
I often look for common interests, similarities,
but I also often look for complements, opposites.
To me, falling in love with a woman is both a question of attraction, chemistry, and choice, commitment.
I like to have intellectual talks with my sweetheart, just as I'm happy simply being with her, when she's herself, authentic, genuine, natural.
I like to spend time with a woman, whether it be going out to see a film, a play, attending a concert, doing sports, cooking, dining out, simply talking with her or even, without saying a word, while listening to music or watching a movie, holding her close to me and passing my hand slowly in her hair. I'd like to offer a woman flowers, to dance with her, to give her a massage.
My dream
aTo hug, kiss, make love with, my sweetheart, simply, but frequently and well!
To have her by my side, at night!
To admire her beauty, her femininity, her naked body, to touch her, to caress her, to have good sex with her, to passionately make love with her!
To make her very happy! So much so, that she will have tears of gratitude in her eyes!
To settle down with a woman (who already has a child, children, or not), and to have a little loving family.
Though I still have no children, I love them!

Important subjects (apart from subjects already mentioned) that, I think, are deserving of discussions:
- Education, parenting styles, pedagogy, psychology
- Religion or/and philosophy
- Politics (it's part of life, reality)

I'm the first to appreciate to look at a beautiful naked woman (in private, must I specify, and, preferably my companion, sweetheart).
There's the important risk there however, I think, to essentially reduce a woman to, sort of, a body, a sexual "object", which is not good, correct, which does not do justice to a woman. To appreciate a woman's body as a part of her, without forgetting however to appreciate all other parts of her, OK; but at this important condition.

What is the importance of physical beauty, in life?
Could it be important for lovers to first be very good friends?

Today, you're here. Tomorrow, you may be gone.
You can't make up for lost time.
Just do it, now, today, this week.

You are the author of your own life.
Self-care comes first. If you’re not healthy, it’s tough to be happy.
Effort matters more than skill or talent.

"Treat others as you would like others to treat you"
Golden Rule
A/the unexamined life isn't worth living
Socrates
"The woman you like, leave her free.
If she comes back to you, she's yours.
If she doesn't come back to you, she may have never been yours in the first place."
By unknown author
"Ask not what a woman can do for you, ask what you can do for a woman."
Adaptation of a quote by JF Kennedy

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