(A) They expect that coming together of two persons should bring them closer and forge the bond of kinship between them.

(B) But when two persons come closer, they come to know not only strengths but also weaknesses of each other’s character.

(C) Generally, people think that familiarity should breed love, mutual understanding and tolerance.

(D) With the passage of time, vices become more apparent and virtues become objects of jealousy and envy, thereby causing contempt and hatred in the hearts of each other.

(E) They become familiar with not only strengths but also weaknesses of each other’s characters.