Does absence really make the heart grow fonder?

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Socreta93

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Answer this by applying this to anything in life.
 
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absence of mind,no,absence of sense of humor,no,absence of presence,perhaps!
 
WineRose

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I once lost the Wifi in my house for several days. Now I never take it for granted...
 
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if you take an active absence from your Savour, for what ever self-centered reason,
if you recognize this and truly repent,
then yes, you will Love Him even more than before for His Gracious, Loving, forgiveness...
 
Desdichado

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It's a half-truth I guess.

I'd argue seasons of absence do, but that is too many words for a good, pithy saying.
 
Blain

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Well the longer I am away from being with Stephanie the more I want to be by her side and to stay by her side and the longer I am physically not with God in his arms and playing and laughing with him everyday all day the more my heart longs and craves this
 
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Yes, it did for me.
 
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I am reminded of an old Disney cartoon (I have no idea...Robin Hood? That's the one with the foxes?) Where someone says, "absence makes the heart grow fonder," to which the other person replies, "or more forgetful." I would agree. Did I just say I agreed with a Disney movie?? :eek:
 
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Tinuviel said:
I am reminded of an old Disney cartoon (I have no idea...Robin Hood? That's the one with the foxes?) Where someone says, "absence makes the heart grow fonder," to which the other person replies, "or more forgetful." I would agree. Did I just say I agreed with a Disney movie?? :eek:
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Yes! Robin Hood. Maid Marian is wondering if Robin forgot all about her. Her lady in waiting says "absence makes the heart grow fonder" and Marian says "or more forgetful". But Robin didn't forget her. It has that beautiful song "Love Goes On and On" in it. I love that movie. :) I love Disney, though.
 
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Here is that beautiful song and scene from Robin Hood. [video=youtube;NrI2NE44Wkc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrI2NE44Wkc[/video]
 
notmyown

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if it's true, what shall we do with 'out of sight, out of mind' ?

i used to wonder about that when i was a young lass.
 
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notmyown said:
if it's true, what shall we do with 'out of sight, out of mind' ?

i used to wonder about that when i was a young lass.
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I don't know that it works with people, but with things.
 
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notmyown said:
if it's true, what shall we do with 'out of sight, out of mind' ?

i used to wonder about that when i was a young lass.
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Suppose this is true then the relationship in question is not where it needs to be. With that said if the person or situation remains on your heart then they are a very important part and complete who you are :)
 
notmyown

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Galatea said:
I don't know that it works with people, but with things.
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oh, yes, i believe i wrote that down once. never could remember where i put it. ;)

have you never known someone whose absence did not cause you to feel more fondly toward them?
i've actually experienced relief, as i'm sure others have with me. lol
 
notmyown

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renewed_hope said:
Suppose this is true then the relationship in question is not where it needs to be. With that said if the person or situation remains on your heart then they are a very important part and complete who you are :)
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i keep having to say this, but hush! i'm painting my bridge! :p
 
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notmyown said:
oh, yes, i believe i wrote that down once. never could remember where i put it. ;)

have you never known someone whose absence did not cause you to feel more fondly toward them?
i've actually experienced relief, as i'm sure others have with me. lol
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Not anyone I love romantically, absence makes the heart fonder in that regard- the longing. But with other people, sure. Romantic love is different.
 
notmyown

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Galatea said:
Not anyone I love romantically, absence makes the heart fonder in that regard- the longing. But with other people, sure. Romantic love is different.
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i love how your mind went to romantic love. :)
the OP just said, answer this by applying it to anything in life.

people are fascinating!
one thing i do know is when we don't meet here much, i miss you.
 
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notmyown said:
i love how your mind went to romantic love. :)
the OP just said, answer this by applying it to anything in life.

people are fascinating!
one thing i do know is when we don't meet here much, i miss you.
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My mind is permanently geared toward romantic love, I think. It is my default mind set, lol. I have been very busy with work and not online as much. I miss talking to you, as well. I love reading your posts. They're always well written and with thought. I told Morningflower, my posting style is "post first, think later" which is kind of disrespectful, come to think of it.
 
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