Overlooking the years wasted in a miserable marriage, Dmitry continues to find happiness and compassion in the company of Anna and wants to make his relationship with her work. On the other side of the coin, I don't think Anna is mature and experienced enough to know what love really is, she is unhappy with her current marriage and wants that feeling to be desired. This reader is not convinced that Anna loves Dmitry, she complains and doubts herself most of the time. But there is no doubt that Dmitry loves Anna, at least one person finds something positive in this strange love