But they had also settled into the maddening familiarity of friendship; maddening for her at least

But they had also settled into the maddening familiarity of friendship; maddening for her at least

David Nicholls is a master at capturing the complexities of human relationships, and this quote perfectly encapsulates the dynamic between two characters in his work. The phrase "But they had also settled into the maddening familiarity of friendship; maddening for her at least" speaks to the bittersweet nature of long-term friendships, where the comfort of knowing someone so well can sometimes feel suffocating.