Relationships
Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina" Shows Us Exactly Why Cheating Has Always Been A Bad Idea
Leo Tolstoy’s Anna Karenina isn’t just a story about a scandalous love affair—it’s a deep dive into why people cheat and the ripple effect it has on their lives and relationships.
By Mia Miller4 min read
Tolstoy was one of those rare writers who could look into the human heart and see all its complexities—the love, the fear, the joy, and the pain. Born in 1828 into Russian aristocracy, Tolstoy’s privileged life didn’t shield him from grappling with questions of morality, faith, and the meaning of life. His works, especially Anna Karenina, show just how deeply he understood the occasional tension between individual desires and social obligations.