The protagonist of Rain Man discovered this when he started spending more time with his older brother Raymond. At first Charlie Babbitt didn't think of Raymond as his brother because he had just found out that Raymond was his brother. But over time and throughout their adventures, Charlie Babbitt formed a bond with Raymond. Charlie tells his brother that “when [they] started out together [Raymond] was only [his] brother in name. . . [then] he made a connection” (Bass). This tells readers that because of all the time they were forced to be together, they ended up bonding. In Of Mice and Men, a similar situation occurred that allowed George and Lennie to connect. Working long, difficult days and going through ups and downs, George and Lennie grow closer to each other. They have each other to lean on when times get tough and they also end up sharing the same goal. When they say "and live off the fat of the land" (Steinbeck pg. 14) they are talking about the possibility of purchasing a farm together so they can work for themselves and spend quality time together. This is why they were reluctant to allow Candy to join their dream because they would feel more fulfilled in achieving their dream on their own and this would further bond their relationship. If you don't invest time in a relationship, you never will