Chapter 11: Starting Over
第11章:重新开始
After Dora's death, I traveled abroad to try to heal from my grief. I visited Switzerland and Italy, where the beautiful scenery and different culture helped distract me from my pain. During my travels, I thought a great deal about my life and my future.
多拉去世后,我出国旅行试图从悲痛中治愈。我访问了瑞士和意大利,那里美丽的风景和不同的文化帮助分散了我对痛苦的注意力。在旅途中,我大量思考了自己的生活和未来。
I realized that I had been living in a dream world with Dora, ignoring the practical realities of life. Although I loved her, our marriage was not built on a solid foundation. This realization was painful but necessary for my growth.
我意识到,我和多拉一直生活在一个梦幻般的世界里,忽视了生活的实际现实。虽然我爱她,但我们的婚姻并没有建立在坚实的基础之上。这一认识虽然痛苦,但对于我的成长是必要的。
When I returned to England after several months, I was a different person. The experiences of the past few years had matured me. I was no longer the innocent young man who had fallen in love with Dora's beauty. I was someone who understood life's complexities and could appreciate deeper, more meaningful relationships.
经过几个月后回到英国,我已经是另外一个人。过去几年的经历使我变得成熟。我不再是那个坠入多拉美丽中的天真年轻人。我是一个理解生活复杂性并能够欣赏更深层、更有意义的关系的人。