“True love” is possibly a myth or it may actually exist. But within the walls of Calixta’s home her lust is greater than the actual love that she has for her husband, Bobint. Calixta has more of a friendship love towards her husband than anything. But Bobint shows actual love for Calixta as he remembers the things that she loves and worries for her safety more than his own during the storm. “Bobint arose and going across to the counter purchased a can of shrimps, of which Calixta was very fond.” Bobint is a dedicated husband and expresses his love for Calixta in small ways. It’s also mentioned that he worries how their son Bibi will present himself dirty and it will upset Calixta.” "My! Bibi, w'at will yo' mama say! You ought to be ashame'.”
