They say a clean cut heals soonest. There's nothing sadder to me than associations held together by nothing but the glue of postage stamps. If you can't see or hear or touch a man, it's best to let him go
In John Steinbeck's "East of Eden," the author reflects on the nature of relationships and the importance of genuine connections. He suggests that superficial ties, like those maintained only through letters, lack substance and fail to provide real fulfillment. When interactions are limited to distance and absence, it may be healthier to release those connections for the sake of emotional well-being.
The phrase "They say a clean cut heals soonest" emphasizes...