“Absence makes the heart grow fonder” means that the time you spend away from one you love makes you love the person even more. Further, it refers to the fact that the lack of something increases the desire for it. Absence makes the heart grow fonder, 顾名思义就是“离别使内心变得更多情”，类似于中文中的“小别胜新婚”，小小的离别反而会增加好感。

Examples,

-It’s much easier to get along with your parents when you live away from home. You miss them so much and are glad when you see them.

-It’s true.Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

-如果你住的离家很远，就很容易和你父母相处。你会很想念他们，当见到他们的时候，你也会很高兴。

-完全正确。距离有时候产生美。

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Cathy missed her boyfriend so much when he went to China on business. 距离产生美。凯茜很想念他出差去中国的男朋友。