Giving up a personal goal for the other’s well-being. 2. The Power of "The Gap"
A relationship without conflict is a grocery list. To keep readers engaged, there must be an obstacle—either (a family feud, a war, or a rival suitor) or internal (fear of vulnerability, past trauma, or conflicting life goals). The "will-they-won’t-they" trope thrives on these obstacles. 3. The Growth (The Transformation)