Why do we feel the need to disconnect in order to connect?

“Making love without noise is like playing a muted piano-fine for practice, but …”

“I checked my email.this is it this is what it feels like to be helpless.”

“Someday your prince will come," I assure him."And the first thing I'm going to …”

“I say good-bye to hope, but I also say good-bye to hope's disappointment.”