Read it back in 2017. Bought it online from Taiwan, shipped it to Hong Kong, have my sister brought it over to Japan where I met up with her at the beginning of my month long self discovery trip in south east Asia.
Reasons for why people cannot connect fully, especially in romantic relationships - get into relationship so that the other person can soothe your anxiety, trying to seek someone who can provide unconditionally love, and when they can’t provide that you you, you feel hatred toward them.
5 years later with whole new perspectives and experiences, re reading this book for the 2nd time has reinforced and solidified these ideas that much more, with a rude awakening that I’m none the wiser.