βββ .Β°Λβ§ romance tropes βΛβΉ
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ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ forbidden romance ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a character cannot openly be in a relationship with someone for some reason Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ enemies to lovers ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when two characters are enemies / in violent opposition to each other in the beginning but gradually end up in love Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ friends to lovers ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when two characters are friends first, but end up falling in love with each other Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ dark/taboo tropes ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ romance between two people that is considered inappropriate or wrong/not acceptable in society Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ opposites attract ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when two characters are drastically different people/opposite personalities but still somehow love each other Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ unrequited love ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a character loves someone who is unattainable for some reason. one sided love. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ fake relationship ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when two characters feel no romantic feelings for one another but are forced to be together. in some cases, they eventually fall in love. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ fish out of water ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a character is in an unfamiliar environment and has to adapt. think city girl on a farm. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ soul mates au ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when two characters are meant to be together from birth, destiny, or soul ties. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ oblivious to love ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a character is clueless about their own romantic feelings towards someone else Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ reverse harem ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ consists of one female protagonist and three or more male love interests. although I have heard varying definitions. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ secret identity ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when two characters are in love but one is not being truthful with who they really are/theyβre hiding something from their love interest (like spiderman) Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ love triangle ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when two characters are in love, but a third party loves one of the characters as well. or, one character is confused between two people who they love (edward x bella x jacob, stefan x elena x damon) Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
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ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ marriage ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a character is forced to marry another for some reason (arranged marriage) Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ dark past ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a character has trauma or pain because of their past, and their love interest helps them heal. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ amnesia / memory loss ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a character loses their memory and has to regain their love and memories for another. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ alpha hero ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a male character is overprotective, bossy, jealous, possessive, and have great sexual appeal. think bad boy, biker, ceo fanfics. This can also be military men, superheroβs, men in leadership. a vague category. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ one bed trope ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when two characters are forced to share a bed π
you should know this one Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ forced proximity ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when two characters are forced into small spaces together or forced to be together in the same room. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ beauty and the beast ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a typically male character is capable of great rage and destructive, sometimes a literal monster, but the fem character loves them beyond their looks and sees the good in them. doesnβt have to be a literal monster. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ in peril tropes ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a character is in some sort of crisis and has to be saved by love interest. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ job related tropes ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a character is attracted to someone because of their job, or their romance happens at work/ a specific location (corrupt priest, military man, construction worker). can be taboo. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
ΛβΊ βΉΰ¨ time travel ΰ§βΉ βΊΛ ββ when a character travels back or forward in time and falls in love with someone from that time period. Λΰ¨ΰ§βο½‘Λ β
authors note: I am going to be making posts describing each trope individually as well as sub-genres and examples of that trope. I had something similar to this in my notes for my stories and decided to share. there are a lot of tropes out there, so feel free to comment other ones. remember you are loved and important <3
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