I swear people don't want sex so much as they want somebody who'll listen to 'em ... the first thing you learn after fellatio is how to listen.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Tomlin argues that the desire for intimacy often stems from a need to be heard rather than just sexual pleasure.
- In plain terms
- People want to be listened to more than they want sex.
- What can you take from it?
- Listening is often more important than sex.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you crave in relationships?
- Is being heard more important than sex?
Another view
Sexual desire is often a primary driver, not just a proxy for listening.
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