It was one of the queer things of life that you saw a person every day for months and were so intimate with him that you could not imagine existence without him; then separation came, and everything went on in the same way, and the companion who had seemed essential proved unnecessary.
The quote reflects on the paradox of human relationships, illustrating how close bonds can sometimes lead to an illusion of necessity. It suggests that individuals can become so intertwined in their daily lives that their absence seems unimaginable. Yet, when faced with separation, life continues as if nothing has changed, revealing the unexpected nature of attachment.
This realization underscores the complexities of emotional connections and our perceptions of dependency. While some...
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