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How can we define the feelings between a man and a woman who have a close relationship? Here, I would like to say for now this: “Lovers” can also be referred to as partners in love, as intimate friends, or as confidants. Those who, for various reasons, are unable to be together legitimately, to bring their relationship to fruition, to move forward in their relationship, or to live together, are collectively referred to as \"lovers.\" I think such \"lovers\" experience a feeling that lies somewhere between love and friendship. From time to time, you will silently miss this person; thinking of them fills your heart with warmth, bringing a sense of happiness and emotion. When you are feeling sad and troubled, you think of this person; you really wish that this person could be by your side to comfort you and understand you. Yet you have never shared your sorrows with this person, for fear that your own sadness might disrupt this person’s peaceful life. A song, a color – these can remind you of this person, of their sincerity, of their perseverance, and of all the ups and downs you’ve gone through together. Because of such a person, you will value your own life more and cherish your own existence, knowing that this person wants you to be happy and to take good care of yourself; when you meet again, this person hopes that you can tell them that you are happy. Those worldly notions become weak and meaningless in your heart because of this person’s existence; you simply reserve a small space in your heart for them, quietly holding onto those wonderful memories. From the beginning, you knew that there would be no love between you two – it seemed that talking about love would be a desecration of this relationship; it could only be a friendship that goes beyond love and marriage. What on earth is going on here? Perhaps you’ve thought about it for many years, yet still have no idea. You keep in touch very rarely; throughout this long life, the time you spend together might be just a fraction of a percent. Yet in each other’s hearts, there remains a sense of concern and care. Even if that person goes to the ends of the earth, even after many years pass, and even if you meet again when everything has changed, you will still remember that person deeply. That is enough. Life can sometimes be as calm as an abandoned well; you might fall into such a well. You may not have a love that lasts forever, through all times and changes, but with someone like that in your life, there will be some ripples, some color in it. You think of this person, silently remembering them; perhaps you will never forget them in this life or ever after. You are grateful that in this world, there is such a person – one who isn’t by your side and who hasn’t done anything for you – yet you wish that this person lives a good life, lives a long life, has many descendants, and is happy and healthy. You are also happy to have had such a relationship, pure and enduring. In this complex world, there is such a \"loving couple\" who deserve your blessings and your thoughts.