I want to be a Mrs. Kenny Rogers kind of woman. You know... the kind of lady he sings about: 'Oh Lady, I was just scum in the sewer until you came along and made me a man.' With hair that's light, but not really blonde, that would be too cheap. Instead, sort of a wheat-and-sunstreaked affair with not a lot of hairspray. A ninety-five dollar cut that looks like your hair just naturally grows out of your head like that. The kind of woman who always, no matter what, has that I-understand-and-am-knowing-without-being-threatening kind of always smile.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She describes an idealized woman who is approachable, modest, and emotionally supportive.
- In plain terms
- She wants to be a kind of woman who feels natural and understanding.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity and approachability are valued traits.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What kind of presence do you want to have?
- How do you define being approachable?
Another view
Idealized roles may not reflect real relationship dynamics.
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