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“When you're away, I'm restless, lonely, Wretched, bored, dejected; only Here's the rub, my darling dear, I feel the same when you are here.” quote by Samuel Hoffenstein
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““When you're away, I'm restless, lonely, Wretched, bored, dejected; only Here's the rub, my darling dear, I feel the same when you are here.””

Samuel Hoffenstein

About This Quote

Expresses deep longing and mutual restlessness when apart, highlighting emotional dependence.

In simple terms: Missing each other feels painful.

Key Takeaway

Acknowledge and communicate feelings.

Themes

loneliness longing mutual emotional dependence

Mood

melancholic reflective

Type

poetic emotional

When to use this quote

  • long-distance relationships
  • friendships
  • family separations

Key Concepts

attachment theory emotional intimacy communication

Questions to Reflect On

  • What needs are unmet when apart?
  • How can you maintain individuality?
A Different Perspective

May romanticize unhealthy dependency.

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