«كُتْرِ الْوَدَاعْ يِرِق قَلْبِ الْمِسَافِرْ»

Saying goodbye again and again makes the heart of the person who is leaving grow tender, meaning emotionally moved rather than weak. Each added embrace or parting word makes the moment heavier, so the departing person grows more emotional and finds it harder to set out with a steady heart.

This colloquial saying works as practical advice to keep farewells brief. Lingering at the door may feel loving, but it can deepen sadness and shake the traveler's resolve; a short, warm parting spares everyone and lets the journey begin without unnecessary heartache.

Suitable when someone is about to leave and the goodbyes keep stretching out, as a gentle prompt to end them before emotions make departure harder. It can also explain afterward why a traveler grew tearful or reluctant after an extended send-off.