This proverb conveys the idea that in a romantic relationship, the person who is loved more than the other feels happy and fortunate because they receive more affection. On the other hand, when love is mutual and both individuals give equally, there might be a feeling of something lacking or sadness. In other words, the power dynamics within a relationship can influence the emotions of the partners. An equivalent proverb in English might be: ‘Absence makes the heart grow fonder.’