«كُتْرِ الْأَسِيَّهْ تِقْطَعْ عُرُوقِ الْمَحَبَّهْ»

Repeated unkindness gradually destroys affection. The key word means ill-treatment and harshness, not grief. One harsh act may be forgiven, but habitual cruelty reaches love's deepest roots, or veins, and severs them, until warmth between people fades as a natural consequence.

The saying works as a caution to anyone who takes a bond for granted. However strong a relationship seems, it cannot survive endless mistreatment, and whoever keeps wounding others should not be surprised when their love finally withers.

Suited to moments when someone keeps mistreating a spouse, relative, or friend and still expects loyalty. It can serve as a warning before the damage is done or as an explanation after affection has already cooled.