meta-want

to want to want something; to wish to have the desire for

A: I need to get in shape.

B: You should train for the marathon with me.

A: Maybe, but I'm so unmotivated. At this point, I just meta-want to run a marathon, so I doubt I'll actually do it.

OR

"I meta-want to be a better boyfriend because I know I upset her; unfortunately I really enjoy sleeping with a variety of women."

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