Everybody pays the heart lip service, of course, but everybody is more familiar with the absence of love than with its presence and gets so used to the feeling of emptiness that it becomes "normal." You don't miss the foundation of feeling until you begin to look for your self and can't find a support in the affects for a self.
In "More Die of Heartbreak," Saul Bellow emphasizes the universal acknowledgment of love while highlighting a common experience of emotional void. Many people express a desire for love, yet they often become accustomed to the lack of it, leading to a sense of emptiness that feels normal. This disconnect from genuine affection can obscure the significance of love in their lives.
Bellow suggests that true understanding of love arises when individuals seek to explore their identities. As they navigate this journey, the absence of emotional support becomes starkly apparent, revealing how fundamental love is to one's sense of self. The quest for self-awareness thus serves to illuminate the essential role that love plays in nurturing and defining our humanity.
