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As with all good things, reality will find a way to temper them, and in the Rostov’s case their mismanagement of their affairs can only hurt them. Nicholas and Sonia’s relationship are a burden to their mother and could ruin the family. Here Tolstoy asks us which is more right, marry for love or marry to take care of your family? Uncle, though not married, lives for love, but is that possible for everyone?