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Definitely something to that.

I’ve traveled enough at this point to realize that life is pretty similar no matter where I go. It doesn’t do much for me anymore. The things I actually care about require dedicated focus and stability, not just traveling around.

Well that's your choice. In a sense, it's good that you're not overeager to lead. That itself can be a red flag. But also, I would consider the consequences of not being willing to step into leadership at all.

Gender identity cannot be rigidly defined when you deeply look into it. So yes, some people may identify in alt ways. Whether that’s harmful or not is a different question.

Burden is a perfectly good word to describe the experience of responsibility. There’s a weight to it. Burden does not necessarily contradict authenticity.

You need respect from anyone you are going to lead.

Mastery can improve your skills and your confidence. It does not eliminate burden.

No, because writing this comment is not a serious burden. I'm talking about actual burden with consequences, not just having fun. Imagine if you wrote the wrong comment and five people died.

Still a burden, just willing taken on.

Yes, that's how respect works.

Yes, of course.

The person who is respected bears the burden. The value is that if you fail to hold the burden, you lose respect.

That's the whole point. Respect needs to be inherently burdensome.

Not at all. No amount of consciousness overrides the need for respect in a relationship.

I would choose respect, because there's nothing that resembles love from a woman without respect.