Yes, for sure. That’s why my ex left! I get it that after a life of working hard, raising a family, and all that, people want to have more fun and freedom. The thing is, the focus there is all about doing. At some point in a relationship, it’s about being, and who you bring to that experience, if you can even do it. A lot of people cannot. Once the trip to wherever is over, what are you bringing to the relationship? The same old psychological baggage? That’s what I have seen over and over. And again, women say that they want a loving, caring man. It seems to be highly conditional, however.

And, of course, for context, this is the flip side to Carlyn’s excellent article.