Overcoming these obstacles is what makes the final union feel "earned". 3. Focus on "The Yearning" Over the Plot

Romantic storylines often rely on familiar tropes and clichés, which can be both comforting and predictable. Some popular examples include:

It means creating a pair of characters who work so well together you're imagining them together long before they ever do anything. Beatrice Baker

One character possesses a trait the other lacks (e.g., a chaotic character who needs the grounding influence of a disciplined partner).