“Friendship is an art of keeping distance while love is an art of intimacy.”
— Sigmund Freud
Copied to clipboard
Simplified Meaning:
In friendship, people value personal space and independence. Friends enjoy time together but also respect each other's need for alone time and freedom. They don't try to control each other too much. On the other hand, love involves being very close to someone, sharing deep feelings, and being involved in each other's lives a lot. Lovers spend a lot of time together and know each other's thoughts, emotions, and secrets well. For example, in a good friendship, one might support a friend’s hobby even if they don’t share the same interest, understanding it’s important for their friend’s sense of self. In a loving relationship, partners often take part in each other's hobbies, merging interests to create strong bonds.
Related tags
Emotional connection Friendship Interpersonal relationships Intimacy Love Relationship dynamics Understanding relationshipsFEATURED QUOTES
