After that we tried thirty-nine times to stand together on the tube until we finally did. It was fun. I liked the falling part, and holding hangs. Relationships were so easy when all you had to work on was standing up together.
In this excerpt from "A Complicated Kindness" by Miriam Toews, the narrator recounts the challenge of standing together on the tube, trying thirty-nine times before succeeding. The experience was enjoyable, especially the moments of falling and hanging on, which seem to bring a sense of joy and excitement.
The passage suggests that relationships can be simple and enjoyable when based on shared, straightforward tasks like standing together, highlighting the innocence and fun in these small, coordinated efforts.
