I've noticed some online remarks regarding our sense of hearing. That is, the difficulty people have in listening to others. I know I've had issues with this. I realize that I'm often thinking of my reply rather than paying strict attention to what someone is saying. This can't be the right way to hear another's talk.
"I noticed this about myself," I said to Dante. "If I'm attracted to the person I hear them more clearly and actually remember their words."
"You mean we only pay attention to those we want to have sex with?"
"I believe so. Otherwise we tune out, and continue with our own inner monologue. We're essentially somewhere else, with someone else."
"I'm never bored around a man I desire," she said.
"Right. I definitely recall the words of a beautiful woman. And can quote them back to her even years later. Which often surprises them."