Young Spouses by Alexander Griboyedov. Short summary

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Arist, a young and loving husband, does not feel the same way about his wife Elmira, even though they have only been married for three months. Arist decides to discuss the situation with his friend Safir.

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One day Arist comes home and has a conversation with his wife Elmira. He begins to realize within himself that he no longer has any serious feelings of love for her, despite the fact that they have only been married for 3 months. He now feels comfortable being alone with himself.

Arist talks to his wife and tells her that the talents with which she used to amaze everyone are no longer apparent. After receiving her negative reaction to his words, he suggested that she shut the subject down. Arist said that summer is approaching, and they should think about a quality vacation. At first he suggested spending the summer at the cottage, but he quickly changed his mind, since their vacation might be interfered with by uninvited guests. Arist suggested that Elmira go to the Caucasus or to the Crimea, to which she replied that she would agree to any option, as long as he was near her.

She overhears her husband’s frank conversation with Saphir and decides to change, and Arist has her old feelings.