Does the saying "absence makes the heart grow fonder" have any truth to it?

Question

Is there a time frame (i.e. too long of an absence has the opposite affect)?

Answer 1

Absolutely! My last boyfriend never gave me a moment to myself.  He had to go everywhere with me and I with him.  He'd even ask me what I was doing after I'd come out of the bathroom!

I think time frames are different for everybody and with different time variations.

Part of the magic with love I think is being apart and the excitement that comes with the anticipation of when you or they return.  You can't miss someone if you are never apart.

Answer 2

I believe so, i know when i havent seen family members in a while such as nieces and nephews, i do make a bigger fuss over them than usual, xx

Answer 3

I dont know about a time frame, it probably depends on the person.

But yes, I think this saying has alot of truth to it. When you are away from someone that means alot to you, you miss their presence in your life, and you remember all the good memories you had with them. Which maks you miss them even more.

Answer 4

Well, yes this is true but if you keep away for months, the person will think he hs been dumped. Keep away for a week or two and then catch up again. This will be best.

Answer 5

I think it depends more on the people involved. Cause they also say, "Out of sight; out of mind."

Answer 6

Yes, for people we care a lot about at least, I think that when someone is away and we miss them we realize how much we like/ love them.  When someone is always there we can take them for granted.

I'm sure there is a time limit, at least in many cases, but that would depend on the individuals and their relationship.

Answer 7

So true.

I think if it is "true love" and "meant to be" (LOL so romantic!), then there isn't "too long" of an absence.

But if it isn't meant to be and all that jazz...then I think absence will make you realize that.

Answer 8

Yeah, I believe by not seeing your significant other for awhile will make you miss him even more.

Well, the length of that time frame depends on you. You'll question yourself as to "how long will you wait for him?" and "will he ever come back?".

Answer 9

Yes, I guess. And you're also right with "too long of an absence has the opposite affect". This is also proven with, " everything that comes too much doesn't effect any good ".

Answer 10

I know that if my husband and I don't have s*x for more then a week. We start to bicker for no reason and I start to feel disconnected from him...

They say "absence makes the heart grow fonder" because many people find that the only thing that holds them together is s*x.

Its all about testing your relationship. They say to go 30 without s*x to see if you still want to be together and to see if there is more to the relationship then s*x.

Answer 11

Yes, a time frame, must likely not! The lack of something, a absence, may or may not make someone happy to see that item return. It depends on the person's individuality.

Answer 12

oh definetly...i find i get along with relatives that live far, far away.................

SO MUCH BETTER!