Unknown Troper: The phrase this is referring to is, "Absence makes the heart grow fonder... or forgetful" Should this be on the page?
BigT: It's always a good idea to put where the name of the trope comes from.
Cut this line:
This is the backstory of King's Quest V, which also used this trope name for its subtitle.
The trope itself has nothing to do with the story of King's Quest V. They just happen to have the same name.
Superman?