The first week of college is difficult for Drew because his girlfriend is attending college in another province. His roommate says, "Don't worry, Drew, you know that absence makes the heart grow fonder." Drew bases his response on the chapter he just completed in his psychology textbook, saying:

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This response acknowledges that common sense sayings often contradict one another, which is true in this case as the roommate's saying ("absence makes the heart grow fonder") contradicts another saying ("out of sight, out of mind") that suggests the opposite. It also suggests that the roommate's saying may not be universally applicable or accurate in Drew's situation.

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