absence makes the heart go yonder
A lesser-known variation of the more common proverb "absence makes the heart grow fonder," with a nuanced meaning that can imply either increased affection or detachment due to separation.
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Definition
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(neutral, ambiguous)Being away from someone or something can lead to either increased affection or a sense of detachment.
Example
- After moving to a new city, she realized that absence makes the heart go yonder; she felt both longing and a growing distance from her old friends.