The feeling of unearthly gratitude that Artyom initially felt toward Tanya—for the bliss she gave him just by being nearby—disappeared along with that bliss. Everything she did now seemed to him like it was owed. And with the realization that his wife was simply ordinary, boredom and routine arrived too. Without anyone noticing, scandals began, offenses, and mutual misunderstanding. Of course, if Tanya had strong feelings for her husband, she would have found a way to fix the situation. But is it necessary to save what you don’t cherish?
In the stories included in his new book, Oleg Roy shares with readers his vision of the paths to saving human relationships, revealing the seven signs by which we can judge how happy we are.