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the heart wants what it wants
the heart wants what it wants
A phrase typically used to explain or justify's one behavior, especially if it is confusing or disturbing to others. A: "I can't believe he cheated on his wife with his co-worker." B: "Well, the heart wants what it wants." I know my parents don't like that I dropped out of school to pursue modeling in New York City, but the heart wants what it wants.
Common Names:
| Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
| Viljem | | - | Slovene |
| Apollo | | ə-PAW-lo (English) | Greek Mythology (Latinized) |
| OctÁVio | | - | Portuguese |
| Zita (1) | | DZEE-tah (Italian) | Italian, Portuguese, German, Czech, Slovak |
| Lallie | | LAL-ee | English (Rare) |
| Estebe | | - | Basque |