Quote by Cornel West

The basic problem with my love relationships with women is that my standards are so high - and they apply equally to both of us. I seek full-blast mutual intensity, fully fledged mutual acceptance, full-blown mutual flourishing, and fully felt peace and joy with each other. This requires a level of physical attraction, personal adoration, and moral admiration that is hard to find.

The basic problem with my love relationships with women is t

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In this quote, the speaker highlights their difficulties in love relationships with women, attributing it to the high standards they uphold for themselves and their partners. They seek a relationship filled with intense passion, complete acceptance, personal admiration, moral alignment, and genuine happiness. However, finding a partner who fulfills all these criteria proves to be a challenge due to the rare combination of physical attraction, personal affection, and shared values required. The quote illuminates the speaker's quest for a deep and fulfilling connection that incorporates various dimensions of love and compatibility.

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