"在欲望中，我们体验到一个悖论：我们寻找他人是为了找到自己。"
— Esther Perel
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When we want something or someone, it's often because we're looking for a part of ourselves that feels missing. For example, imagine a person feeling lonely and thinking that getting a partner will make them happy. They hope that by finding love, they will feel complete and more fulfilled. This shows how our desires often point to what we feel we lack. By seeking relationships, goals, or achievements, we try to fill gaps in our own sense of identity. So, wanting something usually has more to do with understanding who we are and what we need to feel whole. Applying this idea to everyday life, when you find yourself really wanting something or someone, think about what this desire says about you and what you're truly looking for inside.
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