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L-R: Mid 80s MIJ Tele, 1971 Martin D28, 1995 LP Studio, 1978 P Bass, 1982 "Smith" Strat. I love 'em all, but I hope soon to get hold of a 335.

Originally posted by Lee Flier Well I wonder if there's a chicken-or-egg thing at play there. Women who don't spend a lot of time and money on their looks, and I mean a LOT, don't ordinarily get asked out much. Hi Lee, This topic's a minefield! I agree about the initial attracting of a mate, traditionally the succesful man gets the beautiful woman. But, I think it's also true though AFTER that. My wife's appearance is still very important to her (not in a fussy way, but more than I care about my appearance). I also want to do well, I suppose so we can have a family and a house for us to live in. I know lots of women who don't feel the same, but there must be some heavy duty genetic pull to act in the ways we do.

Great story MrKnobs! I liked the bit about how men want to do well but women want to look good. I know how bad that could sound but I agree. Underneath the complexities are some simple things and it rang true for me. Anyhow it made me realise how fantastic but empty that life was and I went and told my wife how lucky I am to be with her. I'm still writing music and will be looking for a publisher in the spring when I've finished my album. I want different things from my career now, but it was a great read. Thanks!