Does absence make the heart grow fonder?

Question

Does absence make the heart grow fonder?

Answer 1

Yes and No. My husband is in the Army, and we've dealt with many deployments. For some couples, like us, absence does make the heart grow fonder. Each time we see each other after a deployment, I meet him in the airport, and we have "that moment." You know, the moment where we see each other for the first time in months, and we drop everything, run to each other, hug, kiss, cry, and all of that. For other couples, absence just pries the two people apart. They can't deal with it, they fight, they argue, maybe they separate, maybe they cheat, or they just are unhappy with each other. It really depends on what the feelings were in the first place. If you really love and support someone, then, yes. If not, it will just drive you apart, because they aren't readily available to fulfill your selfish needs all the time.

Answer 2

It did for my husband and I. Before we were married, we had a long distance relationship for almost 3 years, and we are married now for a year and so happy with each other. Absence really does make the heart grow fonder! PS- we were states away and never saw eachother for 2 1/2 years- but remember, it has to do with the people involved to. some people just cant handle long distance or the like.

Answer 3

Yes, if there's a reason to get back together after the absence.

If you're a good match, then definitely yes.

Answer 4

YES!

Answer 5

yes.  I always like my husband more when he's not actually around.  Weird huh?

Answer 6

Sometimes i guess it can like if you hubby was gone to war or something .. but just as a day to day    "we only see each other on the weekends" kinda thing no i think it makes you start to lead lives that don't involve each other and for me that's not a healthy relationship for the long term.

Answer 7

I think it basically depends on what your relationship is like to begin with. If it is solid and there is trust there, then yes maybe it will.

Answer 8

for those truly in love..for others that are not..it make the hearts grow apart

Answer 9

For me yes. I've met people who are more like the "out of sight, out of mind."

Depends on the person.

Answer 10

Hi! This is just my opinion but I think that Yes in the short term it definitely does but in the long term No. You end up leading separate lives and sure you can tolerate or be loving towards each for the time you see each other but you are so used to having all this time to yourself and can create problems if you see this person all the time again. There is also more pressure on the relationship with trust issues when you face absence, but if its Mr Right its worth it.

Answer 11

Yes if things are basically OK. Problem is it makes other body parts grow...well, just grow.

Answer 12

My guy travels a lot for work and i do miss him so,but when he's home all we do is talk,laugh,talk and truly grow closer.I wouldnt pick any one else in this world.I hope this grows to a long term commitment! I can handle him being gone as I know it wont be forever,maybe another year or so.He calls every day,so sweet.So for me yes absence does make the heart grow fonder,(:,E