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The realization dawns on him that while partners enter relationships seeking meaningful connection, he remains more enamored with his work than with the idea of living alongside someone every day. He likens himself to a hunting dog—not the kind people want to pet, but rather one that is uniquely focused and perhaps a bit distant. This self-awareness underscores a larger theme of personal inadequacy in fulfilling both roles as a partner and a creator.