From the reading, one could argue that dissatisfaction and isolation are factors that indicate that Anna and Gurov are not in love with each other other. While work, marriage, family, social life and life as a whole is a huge motivator for action; Anna and Gurov find themselves drawn to each other because of their own unfulfilled lives. Anna and Gurov are separated from each other due to lack of understanding of the world from each other's point of view. Anna and Gurov feel isolated from the rest of the world, even though they are close to each other, which is a breakup for them.