Quote by Helen Fielding

One minute you're closer to someone than anyone in the whole world, next minute they need only to say the words 'time apart', 'serious talk' or 'maybe you...' and you're never going to see them again and will have to spend the next six months having imaginary conversations in which they beg to come back, and bursting into tears at the sight of their toothbrush.

One minute you're closer to someone than anyone in the whole

Summary

This quote captures the fleeting and unpredictable nature of relationships. It states that in an instant, a once close bond can be shattered by a mere mention of terms like "time apart" or "serious talk." The quote highlights the emotional turmoil that follows, where one is left longing for the other person and engaging in imaginary conversations, desperately hoping for a reconciliation. The mention of mundane objects, like a toothbrush, symbolizes the pain and nostalgia associated with the absence of someone who once had an intimate presence in our lives.

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Relationship Love Diary Bridget Jones Mark Darcy

By Helen Fielding

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