So poignant, Cat. Been thinking about this too. I think that perhaps part of the allure of desire is that it makes us, in that fleeting moment, feel like we can really “feel” love in a tactile manner.
I feel like desiring is much more terrifying, while being desired means you wield the power. I have a complicated relationship with desire because desiring makes me feel like I’m vulnerable. Very interesting question!
So poignant, Cat. Been thinking about this too. I think that perhaps part of the allure of desire is that it makes us, in that fleeting moment, feel like we can really “feel” love in a tactile manner.
Totally - and it's weird because desire is the opposite of tactile!
I feel like desiring is much more terrifying, while being desired means you wield the power. I have a complicated relationship with desire because desiring makes me feel like I’m vulnerable. Very interesting question!