What's the Point
Navigating Love's Maze: Distance, Despair, and Devotion in 'What's the Point'
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He's caught up in work now,
Expresses the person being engrossed in work, physically distant by a considerable distance.
one thousand miles away.
Highlights the significant geographical separation, emphasizing the challenges of a long-distance relationship.
When he's depressed, he's a touchless lover
Describes the person's emotional unavailability when depressed, using the term "touchless lover."
and all but falls away,
Suggests emotional detachment or fading away during periods of depression.
In these times, he does complain his mind is in a foggy tangled mess.
Details the person's struggle with a clouded and confused mind during difficult times.
She's bought a new house there,
Introduces a female character who has acquired a new house in her hometown.
in her old home town.
Emphasizes her connection to her roots by residing in her old hometown.
Midcentury decorator,
Describes her as a decorator with a midcentury style, providing insight into her preferences.
she has no plans to move out.
Indicates her decision to stay in the newly purchased house despite the challenges.
She calls him up to complain the contractors want more than they'd agreed.
Portrays a conversation where she complains to him about unexpected issues with contractors.
But they're both in love
Affirms that despite the challenges, they are both in love and committed to making the relationship work.
and they'll make it work,
Expresses optimism about their future together despite the current difficulties.
Not much longer now, he'll find himself a new job. The promises he makes to her are the only things that keep her holding on.
Implies a future job change for him, with the promises made to her being the anchor for her commitment.
With all the miles between them, the years that come and go. They're dedicated to their idea, the stress it starts to show.
Reflects on the dedication to their relationship despite the physical and emotional distance.
Their friends all think they're insane, and so it is her heart begins to stray.
Reveals that friends perceive their commitment as irrational, leading to potential strain on the relationship.
Her mind is filling with darkness,
Describes her emotional state as darkness fills her mind, coinciding with the death of her cat.
as her cat dies in her arms.
Depicts a moment of emotional vulnerability as she experiences the death of her pet.
She needs someone who's closer to her to hold her when times are hard.
Expresses her need for physical comfort from someone closer during tough times.
She finds herself another plan,
Indicates her pursuit of another plan, possibly seeking comfort or companionship elsewhere.
a new disaster not so far away.
Introduces a new disaster or challenge in close proximity to her, adding to the complexities of the situation.
He keeps waiting around though
Highlights his persistence in waiting despite the challenges, but it's described negatively as "some kind of jerk."
like some kind of jerk.
Suggests a misunderstanding in operations or actions, as he believes he can still make the relationship work.
Operational misconception,
Conveys a sense of confusion or misunderstanding in his approach to the relationship.
he thinks he'll make it work
Portrays his determination to make the relationship work despite potential challenges or misconceptions.
She's found herself another one and wonders why he doesn't do the same.
Reveals her finding someone else and questioning why he hasn't done the same, indicating potential infidelity.
What is the point in loving anything When it all just fades away?
Ponders the futility of loving anything when everything eventually fades away, questioning the purpose of love.
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