We think we want things, but every desire points to a way of life, a kind of person we long to become. Objects seduce us not with their utility but with their promise of transcendence—status, attention, belonging.
Girls with reputable careers, degrees, opinions, niche hobbies, interesting ideas and an ability to explain - importantly - without condescension.
It’s not just that they’re smart. It’s that they’re magnetic. They’re “effortless” they manage to command your attention by making you feel sharper, not smaller.