“Proximity bred familiarity, and familiarity bred comfort.”

“Comfort and familiarity were wonderful but they also dulled passion and excitement. Predictability and habit made surprises almost impossible.”

“The sky grew darker and the moon rose higher as the evening wore on. and without either or them being conscious of it, they began to regain the intimacy, the bond of familiarity, they had once shared.”

“Because being comfortable meant she might lower her guard, and she could not let that happen.”

“Silence is pure and holy. It draws people together because only those who are comfortable with each other can sit without speaking.”

“I'd have to swing by the house first to change into something more comfortable.”“That's fine,” he said. “I'm all for you changing into something more comfortable.”“I'll bet you are,” she said knowingly.“Now, don't start getting fresh,” he said, feigning offense. “I don't think we know each other well enough for that.”

“I realized that there were times when we talked not because we needed to communicate anything important, but simply because we each drew comfort from the other's voice”