It is always that way: between the moment he meets her again and the moment he recognizes her for the woman he loves, he has some distance to go.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- There is often a gap between first meeting someone and fully recognizing them as a romantic partner.
- In plain terms
- It takes time to realize someone is the one you love after meeting them.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognition of love often lags behind initial meetings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you know when you love someone?
- Is time necessary for love?
Another view
Some people feel love instantly without a period of distance.
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