The passage reflects on the allure of new relationships, highlighting the initial attentiveness, gentleness, and responsiveness. It concludes that the early stage of knowing someone is the best, characterized by a mix of hypocrisy, enthusiasm, and romantic novelty.
Documenting Day 229 of 2024
The novelty is so nice—talking about everything, instant replies, gentle words, keeping promises, admitting it when wrong, and comforting even when right.
People are at their best when they first meet: hypocritical yet enthusiastic, fresh and romantic.