What is little things short story?

"Little Things" is a short story written by Raymond Carver, first published in 1981. The story follows a couple, married with two children, who are in the process of separating due to the husband's infidelity. The story focuses on a mundane evening in which their disagreement about a coffee table becomes the catalyst for an explosive argument that highlights the underlying tension and despair in their failing marriage. Carver's minimalist writing style and focus on seemingly trivial details create a sense of overwhelming sadness and frustration in the reader. The story has been praised for its realism and ability to capture the complexity of human relationships in a few short pages.