Once the king of YA romance, the love triangle is now the most maligned trope. Modern audiences resent being told who to root for. When a love triangle fails, it is usually because the "third point" is a cardboard cutout (the "evil ex" or the "perfect but boring suitor"). When it succeeds (e.g., The Legend of Korra , Buffy the Vampire Slayer ), the triangle represents an internal conflict within the protagonist—choosing between two different futures for themselves.
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Build sexual and romantic tension through "almost-moments," such as a near-touch or a lingering stare.
: The best storylines show how both individuals change for the better because of the relationship, rather than losing their identity to it. Real-Life & Fictional Tropes