Not worth the effort, really.

[luckychance]

I found myself answering a question earlier that apparently makes me a freak amoung others. Why does a person want what they can't have? And I don't. I know what I can have and what I can't. And unlike a cheeseburger or chocolate ... I have no desire to lust after anyone who wants no part of my life. Period. Not enough energy to even bother

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[neko_indi]

While I wouldn't object to winning a sizable lottery, really...? There are goals that I have, and things that I want (being able to go back to school for my MSW has long been on the list), but in general, I'm quite happy with what I ahve: a husband who adores and cherishes me (and challenges, and loves, and supports), a home of my own, family, friends, a decent job...

Yeah, overall, I've got it pretty good. And what I don't have, I will work towards.

[feline]

Happy. Very happy.

[diabhol]

I am not happy where I am.

However, I also don't see the point of lusting after people who aren't interested. I've never understood it.

[moonsinger]

Yep NY Times best seller. Other than that, pretty happy.

[dire5]

I fall squarely into the "want what I can't have" category... but slightly more general. That is to say, when someone or something attracts my interest that strongly, I desire and lust after them/it. When I realize that it's something I can't "have", I rationalize, to a degree, and broaden that desire for someone or something "just like" or "very similar to", etc.

Either way though... while I am happy to a point with where I am, there's so much more that I want that I fear I'll never have.