In bed that night, in the darkness, with the illuminated dial of her alarm clock glowing from the bedside table, she asked herself whether one could force oneself to like somebody, or whether one could merely create the conditions for affection to come into existence and hope that it did, spontaneously.
by Alexander McCall Smith
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In the quiet of night, as she lay in bed with the soft glow of the alarm clock beside her, the protagonist pondered the complexities of human emotions. She contemplated whether it was possible to consciously develop feelings for someone or if affection had to arise naturally over time. This internal reflection highlights her struggle with interpersonal relationships and the nature of love.

The idea that affection might need specific conditions to blossom suggests an understanding of emotional vulnerability and the unpredictability of human connections. She considered the balance between effort and spontaneity in relationships, illustrating a deeper inquiry into the essence of attraction and emotional bonds.

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