And this is exactly what makes fulfilling the desires of others so rewarding. When we give of ourselves, because we want to and not merely because we are fulfilling an obligation, we are rewarded in turn. We receive satisfaction, a warm feeling of contentment, a renewed attitude of love. Of course not. Since desires fall in the arena of desserts, it would be unhealthy to have every desire met.
Some desires are very simple and inexpensive to fulfill.
The ability to recognize a partner's or child's desire requires a certain degree of observation and sensitivity. Often, providing for desires can be as simple as allowing loved ones to pursue a personal interest on their own. Maybe one partner has a hobby or interest which requires some time alone. On the other hand, personal desires can sometimes be shared with the whole family and multiply the enjoyment for everyone. Part of this process with children includes the responsibility to teach them they can't have it all, they need to learn to carefully decide what they really want and learn to wait for it.