Another useful function of the Faraway Friend is to help you remember things from a long time ago, like the name of your seventh-grade history teacher, what was in that really good stir-fry, or exactly what happened that night on the boat with the guys from Florida.
远方的朋友还有一个益处,就是能让你记起很久以前的事情,比如七年级历史老师的名字,那盘炒菜里究竟什么东西那么好吃,或者那天晚上在船里和佛罗里达来的男孩子们都干了些什么。
Ah, the former friend. A sad thing. At best a wistful memory, at worst a dangerous enemy who is in possession of many of your deepest secrets. But what was it that drove you apart? A misunderstanding, a betrayed confidence, an underpaid loan, an ill-conceived flirtation. A poor choice of spouse can do in a friendship just like that. Going into business together can be a serious mistake. Time, money, distance, cult religions: all noted friendship killers. You quit doing drugs, you’re not such good friends with your dealer anymore.
啊,从前的朋友。让人忧伤的事情。好了的话是一段伤感的记忆,不好的话你有一个危险的敌人,而且对你许多最隐秘的事情都了如指掌。可究竟是什么把你们分开的呢?一个误解,一个被泄露的秘密,一笔没有偿还的借款,一次有欠考虑的轻俏之举。择偶不慎也会使友谊分崩离析;一起做生意会成为一个严重的错误;时间、金钱、距离、宗教狂热,这都是耳熟能详的友谊杀手。如同一旦你戒了毒,你就不再是你供货商的好朋友了。
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