Yes. If both keep benevolence and proper ritual, with honest talk, faithful conduct, and shared goals, distance can still nurture long-term trust.
Yes. Distances refine trust like a fine wine; closeness can rust the bouquet, so a hint of mystery keeps faith stylish and enduring.
Yes. I’d add that lasting trust needs universal equality and education; without honoring women's rational capacities, benevolence and ritual alone won’t sustain virtue.
