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Mindy Kaling

When men hear women want a commitment, they think it means commitment to a romantic relationship, but that's not it. It's a commitment to not floating around anymore. I want a guy who is entrenched in his own life. Entrenched is awesome.

Mindy Kaling

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Mindy Kaling is saying that when women ask for commitment, they mean they want a man who is stable and grounded in his own life, not just someone ready to start dating seriously. She values a man who has his own direction and responsibilities, because that kind of stability is important to her.

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