Well then we should send some love to your wife 🥂 she saved you from an empty life. She sounds like a good wife who was able to ground you, remind you of our worth beyond societal and internal pressures, and guide you to your true self. ✨
I deeply resonate with what you've shared. While my experience as a woman may be different in its details due to me some what following the society expects a woman to maintain a certain purity, holding us to standards that discourage us from exploring the promiscuous behavior of a one night stand. Nevertheless, I've been in situations where I've had to navigate the complexities of being highly sought after and wanting to keep this “egocentric” feeling, even if I don't act upon every opportunity.
I understand you and I agree with you that it is a struggle and a “sacrifice” for a man (or woman) who possesses many of the physical and character traits prized by the heterosexual female (or man) as a mate, to no take the offer every time it’s given on a platter. It might be even harder for a woman because we have WAY MORE offers each day than most men get in a week.
The internal battlefield you describe is something I think many of us face, though it may manifest differently. Just as you've witnessed individuals losing themselves to transient pleasures as a distraction, some giving their life away to watch 90 minutes of CGI to forget who they were, others giving their bodies to get on the cover of a magazine or to get a higher salary in order to become who they think they should be.
It's a struggle to balance the desires of the ego with the higher calling of the soul.
I must say, your acknowledgment of the imperfections and the continuous internal battle reflects a deep self-awareness, a quality that's commendable. I think it's essential for us to embrace our imperfections as they are what make us human. And I believe that it's through these struggles and battles that we truly understand our strength and purpose, winning these battles while married also shows that love wins over all things.
Lastly, I must commend your exceptional communication skills; it's truly an admirable quality. 👌