There is no substitute for the comfort supplied by the utterly taken for granted relationship

There is no substitute for the comfort supplied by the utterly taken for granted relationship

In the world of Iris Murdoch, relationships are complex, multifaceted entities that shape and define the lives of her characters. One recurring theme in Murdoch's work is the idea that there is no substitute for the comfort supplied by the utterly taken for granted relationship. This notion speaks to the deep, unspoken bonds that exist between individuals, often without them even realizing it.