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Thrill of the hunt

The idea that once something has been achieved or captured, one loses interest in it. Chasing after it was more satisfying than actually having it.
Reporter: Tom, why have you remarried so very often?
Tom Cruise: I tend to lose interest after several years of marriage. A younger woman always catches my eye.
Reporter: Ah, so it's all about the thrill of the hunt for you.
by Prof Khaos February 18, 2011
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