This novel depicts the process of main characters Gong Sunghyun and Chung Taekyung finding true love. Raised by parents in a loveless marriage, Gong Sunghyun has a pessimistic view of love and marriage and only has superficial relationships. Meanwhile, love columnist Chung Taekyung sees love as a matter of "give and take" and gives love advice to others, but hasn't been able to find true love for himself. After several failed attempts at love, two men with completely different attitudes and values eventually find true love with each other while growing together and accepting one another in their lives.