Which theory rings true to you 'absense makes the heart grow fonder' or 'out of sight, out of mind'?

The first is most accurate for me, out of sight out of mind does not apply at all in my current situation.
Is this question intended to be applied to a romantic situation or just in general?

I’ve had both ring true. My boyfriend and I spent time apart last summer and I believe that those breaks made the bond stronger.

Simultaneously, I think when dealing with a broken heart physical distance can be one of the best cures. The possibility of running into the other party is much too painful. The farther away the better, which would be the “out of sight, out of mind” theory. I also believe this with physical objects, as well. For example, I am less likely to eat junk food if it is not in the house.

@Kelly27 how ever you see fit, I use both in romantic situations as well as general situations.

@aviona I agree one hundred percent!

Hmmn… I used to really believe in only the first until I also experienced the second. Luckily, I can say the first wins out in the odds.

Absence makes the heart grow sadder. :-/

They’ll vary based on the subject.

Good things are the former, bad things are the latter.

I was about to say the second, but I believe the two are not mutually exclusive. When apart, it’s the second, but upon reunification, it is the first. I just don’t tend to miss someone until I see them again and realize how much I missed them.

Both aply to different situations. And I think mostly it involves how important something is, such as being a way from a loved one may make you love then more because of how important they are but being with out chips you may just forget them as they are insignificant

I think “Absence makes the heart grow fonder” lends itself to more meaningful circumstances as opposed to “Out of sight, out of mind” which means you are intentionally avoiding something that might cause you unnecessary grief that you don’t need.

I only get to see my fiancee every 2 weeks and only fri-sun. I miss her like crazy.
Skype and MSN make it easier…. but still.. nothign compares to presence.
We may not get a lot of time together.. but the time we do get we relish and take advantage of.

The distance has made us learn to appreciate each other more and more.

I’d still rather be home with her.

The latter.

‘Absense makes the heart grow fonder’ is it for me. If the ‘out of sight, out of mind’ thing is what’s happening, then that person wasn’t entrenched in your heart very well, in my opinion. I have many friends all over the country & I think about them all the time.

There’s also familiarity breeds contempt

Right now, definitely A since the girl of my dreams is 5 months and 5000 miles away, and is certainly not out of mind