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scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Plato&#39;s cave&#xa;Lacan&#39;s Mirror stage&#xa;Schopenhauer&#xa;Dante&#39;s Inferno&#xa;Marx Ideology&#xa;Sartre&#xa;Camus&#xa;Buddhist&#xa;Madhyamaka&#xa;Aldous Huxley&#xa;Timothy Leary&#xa;book&#xa;audiobook"/><title type='text'>  Analysis of “The House of Entities” in the Context of Great Thinkers (Contained in Mind at Large)</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDjSQO8qlXcs6gZxX_QFW3y-uVs9JQrhyU3gZFjLfgnztWFomwjQi_sjZVMa1tfLR6atl8dQCFcgPZ5yuZ75UefHfgDCET-9plk_kY2WHqcuoP2kzPqwuvvtTWgXnHuAjUIuV-2h43Fwu6Afk3QEBQ4WdNGeOysGxsAyVkGrqQoTkl2FHLHYN7_M7K_A8/s1168/to0N3.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;784&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1168&quot; height=&quot;215&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDjSQO8qlXcs6gZxX_QFW3y-uVs9JQrhyU3gZFjLfgnztWFomwjQi_sjZVMa1tfLR6atl8dQCFcgPZ5yuZ75UefHfgDCET-9plk_kY2WHqcuoP2kzPqwuvvtTWgXnHuAjUIuV-2h43Fwu6Afk3QEBQ4WdNGeOysGxsAyVkGrqQoTkl2FHLHYN7_M7K_A8/s320/to0N3.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Oliver Frances’s short story is a compact philosophical allegory that stages a series of classic metaphysical and existential questions through dream-like encounters. Below is a reading of its central motifs against the work of major thinkers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;### 1. Illusion, Desire, and the Mirror&lt;/b&gt; &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The opening sequence with the harlequin and the empty hand-mirror is the story’s clearest philosophical set-piece.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- **&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+Plato%27s+Cave&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=1912473890822020525&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Plato’s Cave&lt;/a&gt;** &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; The entity moves from a black-and-white “representation” into colour, then is told that the splendid Venetian carnival exists only if one looks through the harlequin’s mirror. This is a modern restaging of the Cave: most people prefer the projected shadows (or the desired image) to the bare facts. The harlequin’s claim—“There is no one so blind as he who does not want to see”—echoes Plato’s observation that the prisoners resist being turned toward the light.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- **&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+Lacan%27s+Mirror+Stage&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=1912473890822020525&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Lacan’s Mirror Stage&lt;/a&gt;** &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; The empty mirror is particularly striking. In Lacanian terms, the mirror is supposed to give the infant an imaginary unity (the Ideal-I). Here the glass is missing; the entity cannot constitute itself through the Other’s desire. The harlequin, by contrast, rapturously contemplates a future that does not exist. The story therefore dramatises the difference between those who accept the Imaginary and those who confront its absence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- **&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Schopenhauer+philosophy&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=1912473890822020525&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Schopenhauer&lt;/a&gt;** &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; The harlequin’s final cry—“spice up your own life with all those things for which you die, even though you neither have them nor do they exist”—is pure Schopenhauerian diagnosis: the will-to-live invents objects of desire precisely because the underlying reality is empty and painful.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;### 2. The Cottage as Limbo of Archetypes &amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Once inside the stone cottage the entity meets personified social roles—banker, politician, prostitute, priest, writer. They form a circular debate that never advances.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- **Dante’s *Inferno* / *Purgatorio*** &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; The setting is explicitly called “a kind of limbo.” Like Dante’s neutral angels or the virtuous pagans, these figures are neither damned nor saved; they are suspended in the identities they once performed. Their conversation is a secular *contrapasso*: each continues to speak the language of the profession that defined him or her in life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- **&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Marx+concept+of+ideology&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=1912473890822020525&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Marx and Ideology&lt;/a&gt;** &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; The banker and the politician embody the critique of ideology. Money and political rhetoric are presented as systems that promise happiness while extracting it. The prostitute’s retort—that she performs a “social service”—is a darkly ironic version of Marx’s claim that even the most private relations are mediated by social function.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- **&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Nietzsche+philosophy&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=1912473890822020525&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Nietzsche&lt;/a&gt;** &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; The entire circle is a theatre of the &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+will+to+power&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=1912473890822020525&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;will to power&lt;/a&gt;. Every character, including the writer and the priest, is accused of seeking influence under another name. The scarlet woman’s speech is almost a direct paraphrase of Nietzsche’s genealogy: “You want power; you merely call it something else.” The priest’s final appeal to “one Lord” is met with the writer’s counter-claim—“We are part of a god”—a late-Nietzschean or Spinozist monism that collapses transcendence into immanence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;### 3. The Writer as Existential Observer &amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The newcomer discovers he is “a writer\ldots characterised by questions and explanations.” His position is closest to the existential tradition.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- **&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Sartre+philosophy&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=1912473890822020525&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Sartre&lt;/a&gt;** &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; The story repeatedly stages *mauvaise foi* (bad faith). Each archetype refuses to acknowledge the contingency of his or her identity. The writer, by contrast, is the one who recognises the emptiness of the place and the emptiness inside himself. Sartre’s claim that “existence precedes essence” is dramatised when the entity realises its own nature only after encountering the others.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- **&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Camus+philosophy&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=1912473890822020525&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Camus&lt;/a&gt;** &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp; The final image—the colours washing out, the entity cast into “an obscure passage,” the “huge” emptiness—is pure absurdity. There is no resolution, no salvation, only the confrontation with the void. The laughter that earlier circulated among the archetypes is the Camusian laughter of those who have momentarily forgotten the absurd.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;### 4. Love, Art, and the Question of Value &amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Several characters debate the nature of love and fulfilment:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The priest equates happiness with obedience to divine commandments (Augustinian / Thomistic). &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The prostitute reduces it to service or lust. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The writer claims that artistic creation was “more satisfying than sex” and unified mind, heart and body—an almost Platonic or Romantic elevation of *poiesis*. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The banker and politician treat it as a by-product of power or money.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The story refuses to adjudicate. It merely shows that each definition is self-serving, leaving the reader with the same unresolved tension that the entity carries out of the cottage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;### 5. Ontological Closure &amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The closing lines—“There is no heaven or hell outside us. We are part of a god”—echo two modern currents:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- **Spinoza** (and later Hegelian or process theology): God is not a transcendent judge but the totality of which we are modes. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- **&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+Buddhist+Madhyamaka+thought&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=1912473890822020525&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Buddhist / Madhyamaka thought&lt;/a&gt;**: the emptiness (*śūnyatā*) that appears at the end is not a mere absence but the ultimate nature of all appearances. The “huge” emptiness into which the entity is finally cast is both the end of the narrative and its metaphysical horizon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;### Summary &amp;nbsp;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“The House of Entities” is a late-modern allegory that recycles and compresses several of the West’s (and East’s) deepest philosophical preoccupations:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;| Motif in the story &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;| Classical / modern parallel &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;|&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;|--------------------------------|--------------------------------------|&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;| Empty mirror / desired vision &amp;nbsp;| Plato’s Cave, Lacan’s Imaginary &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; |&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;| Social roles in limbo &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;| Dante’s *Purgatorio*, Marx’s ideology |&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;| Will to power under other names| Nietzsche’s genealogy &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; |&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;| Confrontation with emptiness &amp;nbsp;| Sartrean authenticity, Camus’s absurd, Buddhist emptiness |&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;| “We are part of a god” &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; | Spinozist monism &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;|&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The story does not resolve these traditions; it stages their collision inside a single consciousness and then dissolves that consciousness back into the void. In that sense it is less a didactic philosophical treatise than a literary dramatisation of the very questions the great thinkers spent their lives trying to answer.&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/1912473890822020525/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/1912473890822020525?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/1912473890822020525'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/1912473890822020525'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2026/10/analysis-of-house-of-entities-in.html' title='  Analysis of “The House of Entities” in the Context of Great Thinkers (Contained in Mind at Large)'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDjSQO8qlXcs6gZxX_QFW3y-uVs9JQrhyU3gZFjLfgnztWFomwjQi_sjZVMa1tfLR6atl8dQCFcgPZ5yuZ75UefHfgDCET-9plk_kY2WHqcuoP2kzPqwuvvtTWgXnHuAjUIuV-2h43Fwu6Afk3QEBQ4WdNGeOysGxsAyVkGrqQoTkl2FHLHYN7_M7K_A8/s72-c/to0N3.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-6660157587573995724</id><published>2026-09-07T15:00:46.716-07:00</published><updated>2026-10-04T13:38:20.855-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="woman&#xa;women empowerment&#xa;bio&#xa;real story&#xa;drama"/><title type='text'>Ann Browne</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; 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style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&#39;allowfullscreen&#39; webkitallowfullscreen=&#39;webkitallowfullscreen&#39; mozallowfullscreen=&#39;mozallowfullscreen&#39; width=&#39;320&#39; height=&#39;266&#39; src=&#39;https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzfYrR5S1JiGBgrX1btCvf5VQDa8g2RpTDsAS_ofD3z6i9tf6WouxNa7pJ44tPYv_pYzVTd6-nBqwiOpmp7Nw&#39; class=&#39;b-hbp-video b-uploaded&#39; frameborder=&#39;0&#39;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;It is not an unusual experience for man to extremely seek what might not come to his encounter.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/4024813773864091515/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/4024813773864091515?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/4024813773864091515'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/4024813773864091515'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2026/07/unusual-experience.html' title='Unusual Experience?'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-3637229548253838308</id><published>2026-06-20T16:12:52.002-07:00</published><updated>2026-10-04T13:39:02.490-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="alquiler"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="historia corta"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="ironic"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="lgtb"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="rent"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="soledad"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="vida"/><title type='text'>La Ironía de la Vida</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; 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line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;A veces pienso que la vida es una ironía. Una muy grande. Nunca había imaginado verme aquí, frente a tu tumba. Pero aprendí que la adversidad es nuestro gran maestro. Los acontecimientos desagradables que ocurren en nuestras vidas son bendiciones disfrazadas. La persona que más odiamos es la que nos revela el misterio de cómo somos. Y tú lo hiciste hace muchos años.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Estaba en un antro una noche solitaria, pero estar allí me llevó hasta aquí.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Entraste a comprar un paquete de cigarrillos y me notaste en la barra. Apenas te vi acercarte a donde yo estaba. ¿Qué podía percibir…? No mucho… Solo una figura alta que se movía hacia mí.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;¿Cuál fue la razón que te trajo a mí? … Aún no lo sé. Solo estaba en un bar en una calle cualquiera.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Tomaste el taburete junto a mí y, sin hacer ninguna pregunta previa, comenzaste a hablarme.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Con tu acento francés y tus palabras confusas, me dijiste quién eras —algo que al principio no creí. Solo lo hice cuando me llevaste a un restaurante cerca de &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Broadway&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3637229548253838308&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Broadway&lt;/a&gt; para asegurarme tu posición en el mundo del espectáculo.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Ahora que lo pienso, todo el asunto me parece divertido; pero esa era tu forma de ser. Un poco arrogante, supongo que bastante europea.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Después de algunas palabras, deslizaste una tarjeta en mi mano. Parecías tener prisa y te fuiste del lugar.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Días después, te llamé. No lo hice por dinero, solo por soledad. Estoy bastante seguro de eso. A pesar de que ya no estaba bajo el ala protectora de mi padre. Me habían arrojado al mundo y no había nadie allí para darme refugio. Entonces apareciste tú.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Lo primero que hiciste fue sacarme de aquel agujero de rata en el que estaba. En cierto sentido, me devolviste la vida. Yo era un hombre de estudios que no se había preocupado por su carrera porque vivía a expensas de su padre, hasta que este descubrió que su hijo no era lo que él quería que fuera. Incluso hoy, no puedo pronunciar esa palabra; aún conservo ese complejo.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;En el presente, dondequiera que estés, créeme que yo no quería nada. Deseaba tener a una persona que me amara y se preocupara por mí, algo que mi padre nunca hizo, incluso antes de saber nada sobre mi tendencia. Te agradecí todo. Sin embargo, apenas recuerdo que me preguntaras sobre mis esperanzas y sueños; solo sobre la fecha para pagar el alquiler. Es cierto, pagaste mi renta, pero no mi vida.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Al menos eras un hombre íntegro; nunca te acercaste a mí —ni siquiera cerca— cuando supiste en qué se había convertido mi vida. Bueno, supongo que como no te gustaban las escenas sórdidas ni ningún escándalo, no lo hiciste. Hasta hoy, a veces miro a los dos en éxtasis. Y éramos simplemente una pareja perfecta. Sin discusiones. Sin una sola palabra equivocada. Nosotros, o, mejor dicho, tú, calculamos nuestra escena. Y yo la adopté en mi doble vida.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Definitivamente no todo en ti estaba mal. Me enseñaste a alejarme de quienes no me amaban ni me apreciaban como persona —aunque yo estuviera o no enamorado. Lo hice cuando te dejé.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Lo único que tengo son mis recuerdos contigo, especialmente cuando entrabas por la puerta eufórico tras el éxito de tu obra, con &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=caviar+definition&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3637229548253838308&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;caviar&lt;/a&gt; y &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=champagne+definition&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3637229548253838308&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;champán&lt;/a&gt; para celebrar, y cómo todo se volvía gris cuando te acostabas a mi lado y mis palabras no significaban nada para ti.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Bueno, mírame ahora: me alejé de ti y perseguí mi sueño. Fueron años duros, donde el dinero escaseaba, pero logré mi ambición. Sé que no soy el tipo de escritor que esperabas, pero al menos soy un respetado asesor financiero que expresa toda su sabiduría sobre los negocios en palabras.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Ni mi padre podría haber imaginado que yo tendría una familia. En esa época, contigo, una esposa era impensable. Pero he aprendido, irónicamente, que puedo tener lo mejor de dos mundos.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;En esta hora en la que daré media vuelta sobre mis pies y me alejaré, para no volver a ver jamás esta fría lápida de mármol, te agradezco haberme hecho consciente de lo que era y de lo que estaba hecho. Y era más que un chico que era tu pequeño juguete, esperando el pago del alquiler y regalos tuyos.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Mis palabras de gratitud para ti.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;Adiós.&lt;o:p&gt;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;span lang=&quot;ES&quot;&gt;This is translated from the story &quot;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=%22Rent%22+Oliver+Frances+story&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3637229548253838308&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Rent&lt;/a&gt;&quot; by &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Oliver+Frances+author&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3637229548253838308&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Oliver Frances&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;MsoNormal&quot; style=&quot;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; line-height: 18.4px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt;&quot;&gt;&lt;o:p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/o:p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/3637229548253838308/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/3637229548253838308?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/3637229548253838308'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/3637229548253838308'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2026/06/la-ironia-de-la-vida.html' title='La Ironía de la Vida'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhBXp6z7B68SHIyMvcXfAbV2Z29JFBtuJU4TTqlCIbXTJoFZ-tfLv-pUXQ_ugSTYlawxGbwI-R3hLWa-uBFNspnrB0aZNO7GnPOgW0fPag2kNejqe4k65a7Awdkg9PRYCmqyuBUPm7FvILkWQi77l6Y9n5VKc1gdw1FXsXqbt0ip3b4VZ_VaZkvFPBwP4/s72-c/La%20Ironia%20de%20la%20Vida.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-6399084609624538845</id><published>2026-06-15T15:47:54.328-07:00</published><updated>2026-10-04T13:39:19.663-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="BookishCommunity"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="IndiePublishing"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="MindAtLarge"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="OliverFrances"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="PsychedelicArt"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="SubvertReality"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="TLFeBooks"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="UrbanFiction"/><title type='text'>The Illusion of Reality</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&#39;allowfullscreen&#39; webkitallowfullscreen=&#39;webkitallowfullscreen&#39; mozallowfullscreen=&#39;mozallowfullscreen&#39; width=&#39;320&#39; height=&#39;266&#39; src=&#39;https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxZXtXudVFyxzH3E_S2k_jj6La8ru7CKXF2sRvezGEZK1yGVlYUvRTLbIA-hmn3Rd5o_oV3Woim6D8-qFxgEg&#39; class=&#39;b-hbp-video b-uploaded&#39; frameborder=&#39;0&#39;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;-apple-system, system-ui, &amp;quot;Segoe UI&amp;quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: white; color: #0c1014; font-size: 14px; orphans: 2; widows: 2;&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Mind+at+Large+book&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6399084609624538845&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Mind at Large&lt;/a&gt; by &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; 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and reveal hidden truths.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;animation-name: none; background-color: white; color: #0c1014; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, &amp;quot;Segoe UI&amp;quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; transition-property: none; widows: 2;&quot; /&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;-apple-system, system-ui, &amp;quot;Segoe UI&amp;quot;, Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: white; color: #0c1014; font-size: 14px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; orphans: 2; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; widows: 2;&quot;&gt;🔹 &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=The+Individual+vs.+The+System+theme&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6399084609624538845&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Individual vs. The System&lt;/a&gt;: A profound look at how personal freedom navigates rigid institutional systems.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;animation-name: none; 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Have you read it yet?&lt;/span&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/6399084609624538845/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/6399084609624538845?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/6399084609624538845'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/6399084609624538845'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-illusion-of-reality.html' title='The Illusion of Reality'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-3224634053102718725</id><published>2026-06-09T13:57:52.648-07:00</published><updated>2026-06-09T13:57:52.648-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="PayPal&#xa;coffee&#xa;article&#xa;funding&#xa;support&#xa;writer&#xa;readers"/><title type='text'>Buy me a coffee?</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; 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What began as rescue from a rat-hole apartment and a father’s rejection became a &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+gilded+cage&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=1289588431657596054&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;gilded cage&lt;/a&gt; of paid rent, champagne triumphs, and &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=unspoken+rules+relationships&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=1289588431657596054&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;unspoken rules&lt;/a&gt;: affection on one side only, dreams forever sidelined.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.1px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;Available on &lt;a href=&quot;https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details?id=AQAAAEDqVjoWwM&quot;&gt;Google Store&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/1289588431657596054/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/1289588431657596054?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/1289588431657596054'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/1289588431657596054'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2026/01/rent.html' title='Rent'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-1924612728440750195</id><published>2025-12-30T18:15:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2025-12-30T18:15:08.870-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="2026&#xa;oliver frances&#xa;happy new year&#xa;happy 2026&#xa;2026 year"/><title type='text'>Happy New Year</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; 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style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJryi9gvWluoHv3nTZjSqibXzdYNw7uPscp_W4Rd_hYuLojofV-JaHFlCag-odjBYoOgaAMvO9bwV2QJyf4cRomlJ5n2jhd4TjWG8x6lpXW4-p_5veudkU0BnqIA0xtnWKh251I1aE1JretXYcqZjvgBVBb7f5GmF0KDdlW2iIrvfc7Ewrc4vdYy6rF74/s1248/image.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1248&quot; data-original-width=&quot;832&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJryi9gvWluoHv3nTZjSqibXzdYNw7uPscp_W4Rd_hYuLojofV-JaHFlCag-odjBYoOgaAMvO9bwV2QJyf4cRomlJ5n2jhd4TjWG8x6lpXW4-p_5veudkU0BnqIA0xtnWKh251I1aE1JretXYcqZjvgBVBb7f5GmF0KDdlW2iIrvfc7Ewrc4vdYy6rF74/s320/image.jpg&quot; width=&quot;213&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;break-words&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; node=&quot;[object Object]&quot; style=&quot;background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.06); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: universalSans, Inter, Roboto, &amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Noto Color Emoji&amp;quot;; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: -0.1px; margin: 0px 0px 8px; opacity: 1; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;break-words&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; node=&quot;[object Object]&quot; style=&quot;background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.06); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: universalSans, Inter, Roboto, &amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Noto Color Emoji&amp;quot;; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: -0.1px; margin: 0px 0px 8px; opacity: 1; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;&quot;&gt;The phrase &quot;Sex is Brain&quot; may strike many as puzzling, for the common belief holds that the essence of sexuality resides solely in the genitals. In a certain sense, this is undeniable. Yet, for true &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=sexual+fulfillment+psychology&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2686972159965915015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;sexual fulfillment&lt;/a&gt; and performance, something far beyond mere physical stimulation of erogenous zones is required. It is here that the brain emerges as the true orchestrator.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;break-words&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; node=&quot;[object Object]&quot; style=&quot;background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.06); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: universalSans, Inter, Roboto, &amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Noto Color Emoji&amp;quot;; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: -0.1px; margin: 8px 0px; opacity: 1; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;&quot;&gt;Everything in the realm of sex—its ignition, its intensity, its climax—originates and concludes in the &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=mind+attraction+sexuality&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2686972159965915015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;mind&lt;/a&gt;. The brain can elevate an encounter to sublime heights or, in an instant, extinguish the flame and ruin what promised to be a passionate night.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;break-words&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; node=&quot;[object Object]&quot; style=&quot;background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.06); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: universalSans, Inter, Roboto, &amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Noto Color Emoji&amp;quot;; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: -0.1px; margin: 8px 0px; opacity: 1; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;&quot;&gt;I recall one such evening vividly. In the intimacy of a woman&#39;s living room, passion was building beautifully until she turned her head and her gaze fell upon a framed photograph—a &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=family+portrait+examples&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2686972159965915015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;family portrait&lt;/a&gt; that seemed to reproach her silently. In that moment, her arousal vanished like smoke, and the spell was broken irreparably.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;break-words&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; node=&quot;[object Object]&quot; style=&quot;background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.06); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: universalSans, Inter, Roboto, &amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Noto Color Emoji&amp;quot;; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: -0.1px; margin: 8px 0px; opacity: 1; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;&quot;&gt;It is often said, particularly among men, that &quot;all women are the same in bed.&quot; This holds a grain of truth if we speak only of basic intercourse. But when it comes to genuine satisfaction and profound pleasure? No two are alike. A stunning beauty, a veritable sex symbol, might leave one cold, offering little more than mechanical motion. Yet a woman of modest, even plump appearance could ignite the deepest ecstasy—all because the true spark lies not in the body, but in the mind&#39;s attraction, its &quot;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+mojo&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2686972159965915015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;mojo&lt;/a&gt;,&quot; as it were.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;break-words&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; node=&quot;[object Object]&quot; style=&quot;background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.06); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: universalSans, Inter, Roboto, &amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Noto Color Emoji&amp;quot;; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: -0.1px; margin: 8px 0px; opacity: 1; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;&quot;&gt;This mental dimension explains much about &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=psychology+of+human+attraction&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2686972159965915015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;human attraction&lt;/a&gt;, especially in women. &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=concept+of+physical+perfection&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2686972159965915015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Physical perfection&lt;/a&gt; often takes a backseat to personality, character, and those intangible qualities that resonate within the psyche.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p class=&quot;break-words&quot; dir=&quot;auto&quot; node=&quot;[object Object]&quot; style=&quot;background-color: #fcfcfc; border-color: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.06); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0a0a0a; font-family: universalSans, Inter, Roboto, &amp;quot;Open Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, sans-serif, &amp;quot;Apple Color Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Emoji&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Segoe UI Symbol&amp;quot;, &amp;quot;Noto Color Emoji&amp;quot;; font-size: 16px; font-variant-ligatures: normal; letter-spacing: -0.1px; margin: 8px 0px; opacity: 1; orphans: 2; overflow-wrap: break-word; text-decoration-color: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-thickness: initial; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: 2;&quot;&gt;In reflecting on these truths, one arrives at an inevitable conclusion: the &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=primary+sexual+organ+philosophy&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2686972159965915015&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;primary sexual organ&lt;/a&gt; is not between the legs, but within the skull. The brain is the gateway to desire, the guardian of pleasure, and the ultimate arbiter of sexual bliss.&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/2686972159965915015/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/2686972159965915015?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/2686972159965915015'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/2686972159965915015'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2025/12/sex-is-brain.html' title='Sex is Brain'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJryi9gvWluoHv3nTZjSqibXzdYNw7uPscp_W4Rd_hYuLojofV-JaHFlCag-odjBYoOgaAMvO9bwV2QJyf4cRomlJ5n2jhd4TjWG8x6lpXW4-p_5veudkU0BnqIA0xtnWKh251I1aE1JretXYcqZjvgBVBb7f5GmF0KDdlW2iIrvfc7Ewrc4vdYy6rF74/s72-c/image.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-2032633489254831508</id><published>2025-12-21T07:07:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2025-12-21T07:07:16.583-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="nature&#xa;reality&#xa;mind&#xa;psychedelia&#xa;book&#xa;Aldous Huxley&#xa;Huxley"/><title type='text'>The Nature of Reality</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/UnGnUmPgHM0&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;UnGnUmPgHM0&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;M&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Noto, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;ind&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Noto, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt; at Large explores the &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Noto, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;nature&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Noto, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt; of &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Noto, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;reality&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Noto, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Noto, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(13, 13, 13); color: #0d0d0d; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3 data-path-to-node=&quot;10&quot; style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Important Distinction: The &quot;Mind at Large&quot; Concept&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;11&quot; style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;It is worth noting that the title refers to a famous philosophical concept. While &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Oliver+Frances&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2032633489254831508&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Oliver Frances&lt;/a&gt; uses it for his fiction, the term was originally popularized by&amp;nbsp;&lt;b data-index-in-node=&quot;161&quot; data-path-to-node=&quot;11&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Aldous+Huxley&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2032633489254831508&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Aldous Huxley&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;in his 1954 book&amp;nbsp;&lt;b data-index-in-node=&quot;192&quot; data-path-to-node=&quot;11&quot;&gt;&lt;i data-index-in-node=&quot;192&quot; data-path-to-node=&quot;11&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=The+Doors+of+Perception+Aldous+Huxley&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2032633489254831508&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Doors of Perception&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul data-path-to-node=&quot;12&quot; style=&quot;text-align: start;&quot;&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p data-path-to-node=&quot;12,0,0&quot; style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;b data-index-in-node=&quot;0&quot; data-path-to-node=&quot;12,0,0&quot;&gt;Huxley&#39;s Definition:&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;He proposed that the human mind acts as a &quot;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Huxley+reducing+valve&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2032633489254831508&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;reducing valve&lt;/a&gt;&quot; that filters out the vast majority of reality to help us survive. He called the unfiltered, total reality&amp;nbsp;&lt;b data-index-in-node=&quot;186&quot; data-path-to-node=&quot;12,0,0&quot;&gt;&quot;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+Mind+at+Large&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2032633489254831508&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Mind at Large&lt;/a&gt;,&quot;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;which he believed could be accessed through psychedelics (like mescaline) or mystical states.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/2032633489254831508/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/2032633489254831508?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/2032633489254831508'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/2032633489254831508'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-nature-of-reality.html' title='The Nature of Reality'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/UnGnUmPgHM0/default.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-6524804613035325269</id><published>2025-12-10T07:54:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2025-12-10T07:56:01.248-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="celebrity&#xa;writer&#xa;rock music&#xa;music&#xa;Hollywood&#xa;book&#xa;fiction&#xa;drama&#xa;entertainment"/><title type='text'>A Boy with A Dream</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&#39;allowfullscreen&#39; webkitallowfullscreen=&#39;webkitallowfullscreen&#39; mozallowfullscreen=&#39;mozallowfullscreen&#39; width=&#39;320&#39; height=&#39;266&#39; src=&#39;https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dy0GSkuinUnjuJAbHnDJGFyhcZS0lkeS2UZzVHswh3KgTCEU2siM7SXuzdCugVu0qDHWEoGv63qp0KTuG1srw&#39; class=&#39;b-hbp-video b-uploaded&#39; frameborder=&#39;0&#39;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Market Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: #fefefe; color: #2f2f2f; font-size: 16px;&quot;&gt;Driven by a shared dream of stardom, &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Izvy+and+Liam+story&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6524804613035325269&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Izvy and Liam&lt;/a&gt; forge a powerful musical bond. Liam, Izvy&#39;s unwavering supporter, helps him navigate the complexities of navigating &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=the+music+industry+challenges+and+triumphs&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6524804613035325269&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;the music industry&lt;/a&gt; while grappling with &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=insecurities+about+his+sexuality+in+the+music+industry&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6524804613035325269&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;insecurities about his sexuality&lt;/a&gt;. Together, alongside Liam&#39;s girlfriend, they create &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Velvet+Concord+band&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6524804613035325269&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Velvet Concord&lt;/a&gt;, a band that becomes Izvy&#39;s chance to prove himself.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;background-color: #fefefe; box-sizing: inherit; color: #2f2f2f; font-family: &amp;quot;Market Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Market Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: #fefefe; color: #2f2f2f; font-size: 16px;&quot;&gt;Velvet Concord experiences the exhilarating highs and crushing lows of the music industry, ultimately forcing Izvy to define what success truly means.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;background-color: #fefefe; box-sizing: inherit; color: #2f2f2f; font-family: &amp;quot;Market Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Market Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: #fefefe; color: #2f2f2f; font-size: 16px;&quot;&gt;But &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=the+intoxicating+allure+of+fame+consequences&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6524804613035325269&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;the intoxicating allure of fame&lt;/a&gt; soon takes hold. As Izvy&#39;s ego inflates, he prioritizes chasing stardom over the friendships that got him there. Through a series of triumphs and heartbreaks, Izvy learns a harsh lesson about what truly matters.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br style=&quot;background-color: #fefefe; box-sizing: inherit; color: #2f2f2f; font-family: &amp;quot;Market Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Market Sans&amp;quot;, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: #fefefe; color: #2f2f2f; font-size: 16px;&quot;&gt;This is a story of ambition, friendship, and &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=the+price+of+fame+on+friendships&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6524804613035325269&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;the price of fame&lt;/a&gt;, set against the backdrop of the unforgiving music business.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br class=&quot;Apple-interchange-newline&quot; /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/6524804613035325269/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/6524804613035325269?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/6524804613035325269'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/6524804613035325269'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2025/12/a-boy-with-dream.html' title='A Boy with A Dream'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-6658550181708483302</id><published>2025-11-16T16:07:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2025-12-09T10:41:04.042-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="celebrity"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="fiction"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="music"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="pop song"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="stardom"/><title type='text'>A Fallen Star</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&#39;allowfullscreen&#39; webkitallowfullscreen=&#39;webkitallowfullscreen&#39; mozallowfullscreen=&#39;mozallowfullscreen&#39; width=&#39;320&#39; height=&#39;266&#39; src=&#39;https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw-6tke23W3l3f8MzKDueIMS2z0kJm5z8rPtuBSGVLjYAaKBIdSAYwKMsMKpmz7peoBqBYiM4TXinNyn6q_3w&#39; class=&#39;b-hbp-video b-uploaded&#39; frameborder=&#39;0&#39;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div data-subtree=&quot;aimfl,mfl&quot; jscontroller=&quot;v48bt&quot; jsuid=&quot;fF07Vd_9&quot; style=&quot;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10); color: #0a0a0a; display: contents; font-family: &amp;quot;Google Sans&amp;quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;&quot;&gt;&quot;A Fallen Star&quot; by &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Diva+Gibbs+author&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6658550181708483302&quot; 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The story is told through the perspectives of his heartbroken brothers, &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Rex+Ryan+Randy+A+Fallen+Star+characters&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6658550181708483302&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Rex, Ryan, and Randy&lt;/a&gt;, and the one woman who truly understood him.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;uJ19be notranslate&quot; data-wiz-uids=&quot;fF07Vd_g,fF07Vd_h,fF07Vd_i&quot; face=&quot;&amp;quot;Google Sans&amp;quot;, Roboto, Arial, sans-serif&quot; jsaction=&quot;rcuQ6b:&amp;amp;fF07Vd_g|npT2md&quot; jscontroller=&quot;udAs2b&quot; jsuid=&quot;fF07Vd_g&quot; style=&quot;caret-color: rgb(10, 10, 10); color: #0a0a0a; font-size: 16px;&quot;&gt;&lt;span class=&quot;vKEkVd&quot; data-animation-atomic=&quot;&quot; style=&quot;position: relative; white-space: nowrap;&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/6658550181708483302/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/6658550181708483302?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/6658550181708483302'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/6658550181708483302'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2025/11/a-fallen-star.html' title='A Fallen Star'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-3030289395114992996</id><published>2025-11-08T14:43:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2025-12-09T10:45:02.443-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="audiobook"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="book"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="ebook"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="fiction"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="google"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="googleplay"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="romance"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="romance contemporary"/><title type='text'>Kiss Me</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&#39;allowfullscreen&#39; webkitallowfullscreen=&#39;webkitallowfullscreen&#39; mozallowfullscreen=&#39;mozallowfullscreen&#39; width=&#39;320&#39; height=&#39;266&#39; src=&#39;https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dzhGZHUv-QXNhjsf0aCqizPIplmrazrak5LvXy1xlpgOiQLdA6PJqw-67PaPzO2DCXPN9zwMeI6NDBL2TokEw&#39; class=&#39;b-hbp-video b-uploaded&#39; frameborder=&#39;0&#39;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=gaunt+regretful+financier+images&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3030289395114992996&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;A gaunt, regretful financier&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=facing+mortality+meaning&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3030289395114992996&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;facing his mortality&lt;/a&gt;, meets an inspiring young woman whose beauty is faded by illness but whose spirit is vibrant. 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This story of redemption and hope reveals the triumph of love over despair, even as fate has one final, unexpected turn.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=gaunt+regretful+financier+audiobook+ebook&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3030289395114992996&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Available in audiobook and eBook&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpYV5U1lZIc4oSzXEgGWVAPyCllTRxPjYJ9XpCEwkLW0JCffl_i9eYUxwhLrcN0VA-hd2Sl3ZP1F7HSrtMbtHF-xZQCnRQuWaeT41qMcd4SADmtsPYEBcfNbWOh7mBIYympIIYe68lqrBQM3AzRjLEHuhZjG2OQTSqftzlb5xz3mSOX7_Gdvj8KwCGfVQ/s2700/Kiss%20Me%20copy.png&quot; 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style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&#39;allowfullscreen&#39; webkitallowfullscreen=&#39;webkitallowfullscreen&#39; mozallowfullscreen=&#39;mozallowfullscreen&#39; width=&#39;320&#39; height=&#39;266&#39; src=&#39;https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwuxKfyHgic-VbRvPHER-EbpjdiP1MHsCdG6hug-StqD4UC_zRcTeILkmrGWJv6rpx4jMMhteU9ipcOe0H3yQ&#39; class=&#39;b-hbp-video b-uploaded&#39; frameborder=&#39;0&#39;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Oliver+Frances&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3454473383426147826&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Oliver Frances&lt;/a&gt; talks about &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Oliver+Frances+books&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3454473383426147826&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;his written books&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/3454473383426147826/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/3454473383426147826?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/3454473383426147826'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/3454473383426147826'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2025/10/olivers-books.html' title='Oliver&#39;s Books'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-6733716431526400037</id><published>2025-10-05T14:10:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2025-12-09T10:45:41.943-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="drama"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="fiction"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="general fiction"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="love"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="relationship"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="romance"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="romance contemporary"/><title type='text'>Kiss Me -eBook</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKn-SOBzKQXVv1uKv2pJZYGt4LzgBv_saPHlNVs8UrGeJ-R1OORP6mawS934BND_KgBJ-W-LxY31ROCmbeOEAUqHuHEJ5m2WXSwFagTsAEkPB09Ml2em2I1by9bQj3qU4KcSWsj0pMt-Gqu1wUHZmW9fpJPTd0Qg75_Vn5lLgxK-rD27luLT6PuWpkTrw/s2700/Kiss%20Me%20copy.png&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;2700&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1900&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKn-SOBzKQXVv1uKv2pJZYGt4LzgBv_saPHlNVs8UrGeJ-R1OORP6mawS934BND_KgBJ-W-LxY31ROCmbeOEAUqHuHEJ5m2WXSwFagTsAEkPB09Ml2em2I1by9bQj3qU4KcSWsj0pMt-Gqu1wUHZmW9fpJPTd0Qg75_Vn5lLgxK-rD27luLT6PuWpkTrw/s320/Kiss%20Me%20copy.png&quot; width=&quot;225&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(95, 99, 104); color: #5f6368; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0.2px;&quot;&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;letter-spacing: 0.2px;&quot;&gt;A gaunt, regretful &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+financier&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6733716431526400037&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;financier&lt;/a&gt;, facing his &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+mortality&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6733716431526400037&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;mortality&lt;/a&gt;, meets an inspiring young woman whose beauty is faded by illness but whose spirit is vibrant. In a &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=sterile+hospital+room+images&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6733716431526400037&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;sterile hospital room&lt;/a&gt;, their shared struggle ignites a deep, transformative connection. This story of redemption and hope reveals the triumph of love over despair, even as &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+fate&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6733716431526400037&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;fate&lt;/a&gt; has one final, unexpected turn.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;letter-spacing: 0.2px;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;letter-spacing: 0.2px;&quot;&gt;Available here:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=Y0eMEQAAQBAJ&quot;&gt;Google Books&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/6733716431526400037/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/6733716431526400037?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/6733716431526400037'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/6733716431526400037'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2025/10/kiss-me-ebook.html' title='Kiss Me -eBook'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKn-SOBzKQXVv1uKv2pJZYGt4LzgBv_saPHlNVs8UrGeJ-R1OORP6mawS934BND_KgBJ-W-LxY31ROCmbeOEAUqHuHEJ5m2WXSwFagTsAEkPB09Ml2em2I1by9bQj3qU4KcSWsj0pMt-Gqu1wUHZmW9fpJPTd0Qg75_Vn5lLgxK-rD27luLT6PuWpkTrw/s72-c/Kiss%20Me%20copy.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-2515765612194645205</id><published>2025-08-17T14:16:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2025-12-09T10:45:24.337-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Spotify&#xa;Salvador Dali&#xa;audiobook&#xa;absurd history&#xa;bio&#xa;art&#xa;Amanda Lear"/><title type='text'>Audiobook: A Simple Game of Genius</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriK9qv_G_x-n0iwT4gn4k_AzIt0ZrXWtJrmeB7tkCIEuXp9EQpG_-Zg8npsepNACFm5Tof4utTpPTSEN8_aJa8veB64Dv8Vf7tGN9vKWetWaA_BzLDywfAYhHdST5NIsmsVy7_d3CAr3lw0BZNTdKrbra_2n6KRhaRk-MY8vvGYkdmOiMqsQ3_q4cZG8/s2400/A%20Simple%20Game%20of%20Genius.png&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;2400&quot; data-original-width=&quot;2400&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriK9qv_G_x-n0iwT4gn4k_AzIt0ZrXWtJrmeB7tkCIEuXp9EQpG_-Zg8npsepNACFm5Tof4utTpPTSEN8_aJa8veB64Dv8Vf7tGN9vKWetWaA_BzLDywfAYhHdST5NIsmsVy7_d3CAr3lw0BZNTdKrbra_2n6KRhaRk-MY8vvGYkdmOiMqsQ3_q4cZG8/s320/A%20Simple%20Game%20of%20Genius.png&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.1px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;In this fascinating and unconventional glimpse into the mind of a genius, we meet an artist whose life is a masterpiece of surrealism. Standing on his legs, he forms arcades; his flamboyant mustache the only thing protruding from his personage. He is &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Salvador+Dali&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2515765612194645205&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Salvador&lt;/a&gt;, a self-proclaimed &quot;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+Enfant+Terrible&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2515765612194645205&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Enfant Terrible&lt;/a&gt;&quot; in the world of art. His &quot;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Salvador+Dali+venus+meaning&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2515765612194645205&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;venus&lt;/a&gt;,&quot; the beautiful &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Salvador+Dali+Amanda&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2515765612194645205&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Amanda&lt;/a&gt;, sits on a corduroy couch, captivated by his every move.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.1px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;Through a series of bizarre and poetic pronouncements, Salvador reveals a mind in constant rebellion against sterility and automation. He speaks of his deceased brother as a first version of himself, and muses on the nature of their resemblance. He laments the laziness and lack of technique in &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=modern+art&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2515765612194645205&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;modern art&lt;/a&gt;, and dons a wig of long black hair to make a point.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.1px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;Meanwhile, Amanda is puzzled by his words and deeds. She struggles to reconcile his deep connection with her with the reality of his marriage to his real wife. This blurb captures the intricate and often contradictory world of a true eccentric, a man who believed his venus understood him completely, even as her mind was a whirlwind of confusion. It&#39;s a story of art, love, and the beautiful chaos of a creative spirit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; counter-reset: list-1 0 list-2 0 list-3 0 list-4 0 list-5 0 list-6 0 list-7 0 list-8 0 list-9 0; cursor: text; font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.1px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 12px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;Available on @&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=spotify&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2515765612194645205&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;spotify&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/2515765612194645205/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/2515765612194645205?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/2515765612194645205'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/2515765612194645205'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2025/08/audiobook-simple-game-of-genius.html' title='Audiobook: A Simple Game of Genius'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjriK9qv_G_x-n0iwT4gn4k_AzIt0ZrXWtJrmeB7tkCIEuXp9EQpG_-Zg8npsepNACFm5Tof4utTpPTSEN8_aJa8veB64Dv8Vf7tGN9vKWetWaA_BzLDywfAYhHdST5NIsmsVy7_d3CAr3lw0BZNTdKrbra_2n6KRhaRk-MY8vvGYkdmOiMqsQ3_q4cZG8/s72-c/A%20Simple%20Game%20of%20Genius.png" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-4153105445735216018</id><published>2025-07-11T18:12:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2025-12-09T10:46:07.140-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="ecstasy&#xa;sex&#xa;relationship&#xa;love&#xa;peace&#xa;mind&#xa;peace of mind&#xa;sexual chemistry&#xa;chemistry&#xa;Miguel Ruiz"/><title type='text'>The Cost of Ecstasy: Beyond the Bedroom</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Google Sans Text&amp;quot;, sans-serif&quot;&gt;The initial rush of a new relationship, often called the&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Google Sans Text&amp;quot;, sans-serif&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;b style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Google Sans Text&amp;quot;, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&quot;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+honeymoon+phase&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;honeymoon phase&lt;/a&gt;&quot; or &quot;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+limerence&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;limerence&lt;/a&gt;&quot;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Google Sans Text&amp;quot;, sans-serif&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Google Sans Text&amp;quot;, sans-serif&quot;&gt;by psychologists, is a powerful, chemically induced state. Driven by a surge of &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+dopamine&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;dopamine&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+oxytocin&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;oxytocin&lt;/a&gt;, and other &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+neurochemicals&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;neurochemicals&lt;/a&gt;, it floods us with euphoria and intense, almost obsessive, attraction. It&#39;s during this intoxicating period that we often wear rose-tinted glasses, overlooking potential issues and seeing only an idealized version of our partner. But inevitably, the veil drops. The chemical haze clears, and we&#39;re left face-to-face with our partner&#39;s authentic self, flaws and all. This stark revelation leads to a deeply uncomfortable question: should you really endure a relationship with someone exhibiting &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=narcissistic+traits+in+relationships&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;narcissistic&lt;/a&gt; or even &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=psychopathic+traits+in+relationships&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;psychopathic traits&lt;/a&gt;, simply for the sake of exceptional sexual intimacy?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Google Sans Text&amp;quot;, sans-serif&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLM4S_9gQ1-MK0pwMfrXgXcYGJ7ziiTqk97z4dPUdZaML1ko4P_Fil_cfa1hYh9PCiPrOQ-Q40qLspCbtK37FwMsJyyCENFQyUOemEa2ssKGibaKn_ELU8_ZTq-YZTBeZxn6bV0YUWcGlYTUkp8tKvmegy1KBMY4gffmKUCADaWMfsGTxtFZ4g3f9KI4/s2048/Gemini_Generated_Image_xfsf4hxfsf4hxfsf.jpg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;2048&quot; data-original-width=&quot;2048&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLM4S_9gQ1-MK0pwMfrXgXcYGJ7ziiTqk97z4dPUdZaML1ko4P_Fil_cfa1hYh9PCiPrOQ-Q40qLspCbtK37FwMsJyyCENFQyUOemEa2ssKGibaKn_ELU8_ZTq-YZTBeZxn6bV0YUWcGlYTUkp8tKvmegy1KBMY4gffmKUCADaWMfsGTxtFZ4g3f9KI4/s320/Gemini_Generated_Image_xfsf4hxfsf4hxfsf.jpg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;&amp;quot;Google Sans Text&amp;quot;, sans-serif&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div _ngcontent-ng-c212335165=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;markdown markdown-main-panel enable-updated-hr-color&quot; dir=&quot;ltr&quot; id=&quot;model-response-message-contentr_10fb72073be05c06&quot; style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Google Sans Text&amp;quot;, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;hr style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Google Sans&amp;quot;, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;The Allure and the Aftermath&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;I&#39;ll readily admit, in some past relationships, the&amp;nbsp;&lt;b style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=sexual+chemistry+in+relationships&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;sexual chemistry was undeniably off the charts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. The connection in the bedroom was electric, mind-blowing even. Yet, the magic consistently evaporated the moment we left that space. Out of bed, we&#39;d clash constantly—over fundamental differences in our worldviews, irritating personal habits, or the uncomfortable realization that I&#39;d simply fallen for a &quot;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=player+slang+relationship&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;player&lt;/a&gt;.&quot; Looking back, I often find myself asking: What did I miss during the courtship? Were her flaws masterfully concealed, or was I so utterly captivated by the promise of that intimacy that I willfully ignored every flashing red flag? It felt as if that &quot;paradise between her legs&quot; became an elaborate trap, transforming what should have been a fleeting summer fling into a full-blown, often toxic, relationship—or in some cases, even the unthinkable prospect of marriage.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;This tendency to overlook glaring warning signs resonates profoundly with &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Miguel+Ruiz&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Miguel Ruiz&lt;/a&gt;&#39;s insightful philosophy in&amp;nbsp;&lt;i style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=The+Mastery+of+Love+Miguel+Ruiz&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;The Mastery of Love&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/i&gt;. Ruiz posits that people consistently reveal their true selves to us, offering clear insights into who they are. However, we, for a multitude of reasons, often&amp;nbsp;&lt;b style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=why+do+people+ignore+red+flags+in+relationships&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;choose to disregard these revelations&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, perhaps because we&#39;re desperately chasing an idealized, often unrealistic, version of love and connection. We convince ourselves that the intensity of the physical overrides everything else.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Google Sans&amp;quot;, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;The Unanswered Question of Cost&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;Ultimately, my central question about&amp;nbsp;&lt;b style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=tolerance+and+endurance+in+relationships+advice&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;tolerance and endurance in relationships&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;remains stubbornly unanswered. Is it genuinely worth enduring twenty-three hours of emotional hardship, frustration, or even outright &quot;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=emotional+torture+in+relationships&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;torture&lt;/a&gt;&quot; for just one hour of truly exceptional sex? Early on, my gut reaction, without hesitation, was an unequivocal &quot;YES.&quot; Even in the aftermath of breakups, when friends or family would challenge me, asking why I tolerated so much, my default explanation always circled back to that very reason: the unparalleled sexual connection.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;I vividly recall a moment when a former girlfriend, frustrated by my enduring patience, confided in her mother about my &quot;torture.&quot; Her mother, naturally, demanded to know why I put up with it for so long. I was momentarily stumped, unable to articulate an answer. Thankfully, my girlfriend quickly interjected, assuring her mother she&#39;d explain later. But even now, after all this introspection, all the painful lessons learned, the same stark, persistent question lingers:&amp;nbsp;&lt;b style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;What is the acceptable cost, in terms of personal suffering and peace of mind, for sexual gratification&lt;/b&gt;, regardless of whether it&#39;s a fleeting summer fling or a seemingly serious, committed partnership?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot; /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3 style=&quot;font-family: &amp;quot;Google Sans&amp;quot;, sans-serif; line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;The Priceless Nature of Peace&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;Don&#39;t rush to answer this question. Take a moment to consider that&amp;nbsp;&lt;b style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;truly great sex is incredibly rare&lt;/b&gt;. Easy, casual sex? Sure, you can find that almost anywhere. But that profound, mind-blowing connection that makes you feel like you&#39;re &quot;touching the sky&quot;? That&#39;s a different league altogether. I&#39;ve encountered countless individuals with extensive dating histories, people who can count on the fingers of one hand the partners with whom they shared truly amazing intimacy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;This isn&#39;t about dissecting specific relationship issues or offering solutions to fix them. It&#39;s about a critical realization: if your entire day has been a battle, a gauntlet of emotional exhaustion or conflict, that hour that once promised pure ecstasy suddenly becomes utterly meaningless—even&amp;nbsp;&lt;b style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;worthless&lt;/b&gt;. In those piercing moments of clarity, you begin to see that enduring such relentless hardship simply isn&#39;t sustainable for your well-being. It&#39;s this profound realization that ultimately compels you to gather the strength and walk away from the relationship, no matter how potent the physical allure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;It could very well be years before you experience that kind of truly great sex again. Or perhaps, and this is a difficult truth, you may never encounter it on that same level. Yet, safeguarding your&amp;nbsp;&lt;b style=&quot;line-height: 1.15; margin-top: 0px;&quot;&gt;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=value+of+mental+peace&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=4153105445735216018&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;mental peace is paramount; it is, quite literally, worth gold&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;. Prioritizing your inner calm and emotional well-being will, paradoxically, allow you to genuinely appreciate and hold onto the cherished memory of those exceptional intimate moments you&#39;ve already had. In the end, no amount of physical pleasure can compensate for a life devoid of tranquility and self-respect.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/4153105445735216018/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/4153105445735216018?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/4153105445735216018'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/4153105445735216018'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2025/07/the-cost-of-ecstasy-beyond-bedroom.html' title='The Cost of Ecstasy: Beyond the Bedroom'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJLM4S_9gQ1-MK0pwMfrXgXcYGJ7ziiTqk97z4dPUdZaML1ko4P_Fil_cfa1hYh9PCiPrOQ-Q40qLspCbtK37FwMsJyyCENFQyUOemEa2ssKGibaKn_ELU8_ZTq-YZTBeZxn6bV0YUWcGlYTUkp8tKvmegy1KBMY4gffmKUCADaWMfsGTxtFZ4g3f9KI4/s72-c/Gemini_Generated_Image_xfsf4hxfsf4hxfsf.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-2175536754283737681</id><published>2024-12-15T17:19:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2025-12-09T18:58:34.448-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="article"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="drama"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="love"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="marriage"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Relationships"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="sex"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="suggestions"/><title type='text'>Shall I stay in a relationship even though I don’t feel fire cracks inside? </title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;Shall I stay in a relationship even though I don’t feel &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=fire+cracks+inside+relationship&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2175536754283737681&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;fire cracks inside&lt;/a&gt;?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDt2yOlAIg_VlpBytgA9zVdOMyAyU3S6sf1wsFeuiJLRCzBIiC9jUi_1beTDAFnOpc1Jtw38AoxiKRMTJrMSp3UtJFYPG93KA2dCz0RDDi8X-mPWgBXRRAj2TWGbeSE2INdTyap8s3dccDS8AIe-MOCN6N7poSFRiwP-eYmbjdx4hnIjnLNxJR6PpwpVI/s1024/99753585-0252-4625-8691-c590dd98e8a6.jpeg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1024&quot; data-original-width=&quot;1024&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDt2yOlAIg_VlpBytgA9zVdOMyAyU3S6sf1wsFeuiJLRCzBIiC9jUi_1beTDAFnOpc1Jtw38AoxiKRMTJrMSp3UtJFYPG93KA2dCz0RDDi8X-mPWgBXRRAj2TWGbeSE2INdTyap8s3dccDS8AIe-MOCN6N7poSFRiwP-eYmbjdx4hnIjnLNxJR6PpwpVI/s320/99753585-0252-4625-8691-c590dd98e8a6.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are two possible points of view on whether to stay or walk away from a partner. Let’s begin with the first vision, which concerns having a partner with good traits. Here comes the question: Where will you find a woman or man with such qualities, or would you ever again bump into a woman or man like the one with whom you are in a relationship?&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And this can get ugly if this man or woman has a nice &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=financial+position+in+a+relationship&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2175536754283737681&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;financial position&lt;/a&gt;, and is a provider for you. So many people will ask you if you are going to overthrow the board all that you have. And the essential question is whether you are willing to do this, and for whom or for what you are going to do it. You won’t hit the jackpot twice in life!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;However, there is going to be a person who suggests that you stay there for your own good, but contemplating other options in the shadows; rather, have a &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=double+life+in+a+relationship&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2175536754283737681&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;double life&lt;/a&gt;. So you get the best of two people. And if you don’t bear the one with whom you have a relationship, then this person will appeal to your common sense and the idea of seeing the whole relationship as a job.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if you walk away from your partner -having all that is described above, many will yell at you if you are crazy, or will try to squeeze before your face all the possible alternatives that you didn’t take in order to deal with the situation. But, anyway, there will be somebody who will tell you that money isn’t everything, but don’t ask this person for money, please!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;You will distance yourself from the relationship, feeling free but lacking privileges. &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=define+mendicant&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2175536754283737681&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Mendicants are always free&lt;/a&gt;. Perhaps in the future, or in old age, you may realize that you shouldn’t have done what you did.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In case all this was the opposite, there is no point in being with a &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=loser+relationship+dynamics&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2175536754283737681&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;loser&lt;/a&gt;, who even doesn’t satisfy you.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you do something for someone who is the opposite of your partner, you will find the whole world against you. Leaving such a man or woman for a loser! Even you feel happy and fulfilled in that relationship.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Finally, the &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=artificial+intelligence+relationship+advice&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2175536754283737681&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;artificial intelligence&lt;/a&gt; says this:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Remember:&lt;/strong&gt; There is no right or wrong answer. The most important thing is to make a decision that aligns with your values, your needs, and your long-term happiness.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;24:1-24:132&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;/strong&gt; This information is for general knowledge and discussion purposes only and does not constitute professional advice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;26:1-26:182&quot;&gt;It&#39;s important to remember that staying in an &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=unhappy+relationship+signs&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2175536754283737681&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;unhappy relationship&lt;/a&gt;, even for financial reasons, can have significant &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=long+term+effects+unhappy+relationship&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2175536754283737681&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;long-term consequences for your mental and emotional well-being&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;28:1-28:191&quot;&gt;If you&#39;re struggling with this decision, consider seeking guidance from a &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=therapist+counselor+relationship+issues&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=2175536754283737681&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;therapist or counselor&lt;/a&gt;. They can provide you with objective support and help you navigate this challenging situation.&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/2175536754283737681/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/2175536754283737681?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/2175536754283737681'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/2175536754283737681'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2024/12/shall-i-stay-in-relationship-even.html' title='Shall I stay in a relationship even though I don’t feel fire cracks inside? '/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDt2yOlAIg_VlpBytgA9zVdOMyAyU3S6sf1wsFeuiJLRCzBIiC9jUi_1beTDAFnOpc1Jtw38AoxiKRMTJrMSp3UtJFYPG93KA2dCz0RDDi8X-mPWgBXRRAj2TWGbeSE2INdTyap8s3dccDS8AIe-MOCN6N7poSFRiwP-eYmbjdx4hnIjnLNxJR6PpwpVI/s72-c/99753585-0252-4625-8691-c590dd98e8a6.jpeg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-1059212993227922401</id><published>2024-11-05T16:08:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2025-10-19T18:03:08.805-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="books"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="drama"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="love"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="love affair"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="Relationships"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="romance"/><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="short story"/><title type='text'>Hearts &amp; 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isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;What matters more in a lasting relationship: passion or values?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;5:1-5:164&quot; style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 16px 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; text-align: justify; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;In our youth, physical attraction often takes center stage, leading to &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=crushes+and+flings+in+relationships&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3859285853783126687&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;crushes and flings&lt;/a&gt;. But does this hold true for mature adults seeking a long-term commitment?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;7:1-7:228&quot; style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 16px 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; text-align: justify; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;Values undoubtedly become more important as we seek stability. Shared principles provide a strong foundation for a relationship. However, without a spark of passion, the connection can feel more like a friendship than a romance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;9:1-9:253&quot; style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 16px 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; text-align: justify; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;There&#39;s a school of thought that argues &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=does+passion+fade+in+relationships&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3859285853783126687&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;passion fades eventually&lt;/a&gt;, and &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=love+based+on+shared+values&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3859285853783126687&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;love can blossom from shared values alone&lt;/a&gt;.  Some even suggest that those who prioritize values over passion might be trying to justify a lack of excitement in their own relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;11:1-11:29&quot; style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 16px 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;Finding the right balance&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;13:1-13:229&quot; style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 16px 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; text-align: justify; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;While initial attraction is undeniable, it&#39;s important not to discount the importance of shared values.  Just like a delicious meal needs more than visual appeal, a fulfilling relationship requires both passion and compatibility.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;15:1-15:232&quot; style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 16px 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; text-align: justify; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;A &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=purely+physical+connection+relationship&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3859285853783126687&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;purely physical connection&lt;/a&gt; may work for &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=what+is+a+brief+fling&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3859285853783126687&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;a brief fling&lt;/a&gt;, but long-term happiness requires a deeper bond.  In established, &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=long+term+relationships+advice&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3859285853783126687&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;long-term relationships&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=how+passion+evolves+in+long+term+relationships&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3859285853783126687&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;passion may evolve and change&lt;/a&gt;, but shared values will continue to be the cornerstone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;17:1-17:32&quot; style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 16px 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; text-align: justify; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;Considering different stages&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;19:1-19:224&quot; style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 16px 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; text-align: justify; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;Ultimately, the balance between passion and values might shift depending on the stage of life.  Younger couples might prioritize &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=passion+and+excitement+in+relationships&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=3859285853783126687&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;passion and excitement&lt;/a&gt;, while those seeking long-term commitment may value compatibility more.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;21:1-21:65&quot; style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 16px 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; text-align: justify; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;The key is to find a partner who complements you on both fronts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p data-sourcepos=&quot;21:1-21:65&quot; style=&quot;animation: 0s; appearance: none; background-attachment: scroll; background-clip: border-box; background-image: none; background-origin: padding-box; background-position: 0% 0%; background-repeat: repeat; background-size: auto; border: 0px rgb(31, 31, 31); clear: none; clip: auto; column-count: auto; column-gap: normal; column-width: auto; columns: auto auto; contain: none; content: normal; cursor: auto; cx: 0px; cy: 0px; d: none; direction: ltr; fill: rgb(0, 0, 0); filter: none; flex: 0 1 auto; float: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; gap: normal; hyphens: manual; inset: auto; isolation: auto; line-height: 28px; margin: 16px 0px; marker: none; mask-border: none; mask-clip: border-box; mask-composite: add; mask-image: none; mask-mode: match-source; mask-origin: border-box; mask-repeat: repeat; mask-size: auto; mask: none; offset-anchor: auto; offset-distance: 0px; offset-path: none; offset-position: normal; offset-rotate: auto 0deg; offset: none 0px auto 0deg; opacity: 1; order: 0; outline: rgb(31, 31, 31) 0px; padding: 0px; page: auto; perspective: none; position: static; quotes: auto; r: 0px; resize: none; row-gap: normal; rx: auto; ry: auto; speak: normal; stroke: none; text-align: justify; transform: none; transition: all 0s ease 0s; visibility: visible; x: 0px; y: 0px; zoom: 1;&quot;&gt;Imagine desire as the flame that ignites a fire.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/3859285853783126687/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/3859285853783126687?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/3859285853783126687'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/3859285853783126687'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2024/07/what-matters-more-in-partner-passion-or.html' title='What matters more in a partner: passion or values?'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRPt5hyphenhyphene2H6O9EA0WcRdgRdexGVoAoukxxW57eMkFoJP2GJk1QojgPYROFDYfQQJzqDu1iFikbkoAMiZKTFaRRjY1oe-CVgbYkkS9CnD36UlmlTpwVp2_29lvyv7FJ7D3_VVeF8WRHUyZOqywxA36fLJ24afUfIy9zgZ5TTRfSqeBC3eke_gM6bsMYz_4/s72-c/cheaters-get-caught-lead-.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-7309681259532409166</id><published>2024-06-25T19:51:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2025-12-09T18:57:54.718-08:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="book&#xa;trailer&#xa;cinematic trailer&#xa;fiction&#xa;mystery&#xa;thiller&#xa;cursed poet&#xa;poet&#xa;writer&#xa;prophecy"/><title type='text'>The Cursed Poet (Cinematic Trailer)</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&quot;&quot; class=&quot;BLOG_video_class&quot; height=&quot;266&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/YRt5V6IpWSM&quot; width=&quot;320&quot; youtube-src-id=&quot;YRt5V6IpWSM&quot;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); color: #131313; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); color: #131313; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;Written in the &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=1990s&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=7309681259532409166&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;1990s&lt;/a&gt;, the story predicts a new world emerging in the 21st century. 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&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;span face=&quot;Roboto, Arial, sans-serif&quot; style=&quot;background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); color: #131313; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;&quot;&gt;Apart from telling a story, The Cursed Poet exposes poignant but realistic concepts and exalts the importance of &lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=The+Cursed+Poet+Art+Importance&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=7309681259532409166&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Art&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/7309681259532409166/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/7309681259532409166?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/7309681259532409166'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/7309681259532409166'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-cursed-poet-cinematic-trailer.html' title='The Cursed Poet (Cinematic Trailer)'/><author><name>Oliver Frances</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/07992007093352396615</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='16' height='16' src='https://img1.blogblog.com/img/b16-rounded.gif'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/YRt5V6IpWSM/default.jpg" height="72" width="72"/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3092110989104559226.post-6300825605509119554</id><published>2024-06-13T17:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2025-10-30T09:50:25.257-07:00</updated><category scheme="http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#" term="celebrity&#xa;writer&#xa;rock music&#xa;music&#xa;Hollywood&#xa;book&#xa;fiction&#xa;drama&#xa;entertainment"/><title type='text'>A Celebrity Writer</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&#39;allowfullscreen&#39; webkitallowfullscreen=&#39;webkitallowfullscreen&#39; mozallowfullscreen=&#39;mozallowfullscreen&#39; width=&#39;320&#39; height=&#39;266&#39; src=&#39;https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwwNQ810Ttdl1sW4kxQNsKdmiiVLzT2Ln1O0BknONqptzWb_XOC1VlkZTIHvn3Isp5zi4xovq9B3x4Bdfu2Yg&#39; class=&#39;b-hbp-video b-uploaded&#39; frameborder=&#39;0&#39;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a data-preview=&quot;&quot; href=&quot;https://www.google.com/search?ved=1t:260882&amp;amp;q=Dyva+music+journalist&amp;amp;bbid=3092110989104559226&amp;amp;bpid=6300825605509119554&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Dyva&lt;/a&gt; isn&#39;t your average music journalist. Sure, she&#39;s got the contacts, the access, and the ability to weave a narrative that ignites the page. Her ink is laced with the grit and grime of the industry she chronicles. 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</title><content type='html'>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;iframe allowfullscreen=&#39;allowfullscreen&#39; webkitallowfullscreen=&#39;webkitallowfullscreen&#39; mozallowfullscreen=&#39;mozallowfullscreen&#39; width=&#39;320&#39; height=&#39;266&#39; src=&#39;https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwM30S6Ni9cB9zQ884pG6hBJJULIT3yvn3NXYQeC2K8gSDq6u_Prgi_DtBd7M6SmaXmlDQlV3FIiT6ZylLXfw&#39; class=&#39;b-hbp-video b-uploaded&#39; frameborder=&#39;0&#39;&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&amp;nbsp;Deivid is a young guy lost in, the fake pop TV studio stage set, so-called &quot;American Reality&quot;, who through psychedelic trips gets into different realities that belong to other levels. #psychedelic #audiobook #drama #fiction&amp;nbsp;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Download on:&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot; https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details?id=AQAAAEDiuCH40M &quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt; Mind at Large&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div class=&quot;separator&quot; style=&quot;clear: both; text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8IAIIQlzvfpBMDuLNXGRDjhgJIC-bJmfn-hv2ucAmLE5xits-81w-DiVowVaeRy7TuIp-2V34NORpaZp702Ru_iEgQWo2K-z2sh9OHKCC9NboSYanm2fsUzfX_elCXiy8W53QEpXTPClftmNp4xmWgyrCZaFLyyPyCJGJaG5PF_TfCjKfAYdC6WoHNU/s1360/Mind.jpeg&quot; style=&quot;margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;&quot;&gt;&lt;img border=&quot;0&quot; data-original-height=&quot;1360&quot; data-original-width=&quot;850&quot; height=&quot;320&quot; src=&quot;https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv8IAIIQlzvfpBMDuLNXGRDjhgJIC-bJmfn-hv2ucAmLE5xits-81w-DiVowVaeRy7TuIp-2V34NORpaZp702Ru_iEgQWo2K-z2sh9OHKCC9NboSYanm2fsUzfX_elCXiy8W53QEpXTPClftmNp4xmWgyrCZaFLyyPyCJGJaG5PF_TfCjKfAYdC6WoHNU/s320/Mind.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;200&quot; /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: center;&quot;&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/feeds/4742807007131151297/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://www.blogger.com/comment/fullpage/post/3092110989104559226/4742807007131151297?isPopup=true' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/4742807007131151297'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3092110989104559226/posts/default/4742807007131151297'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://oliverfrances.blogspot.com/2024/06/what-is-deivids-behavior.html' title='What is Deivid&#39;s behavior? 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