As you write your next love story, whether it’s a fantasy epic, a contemporary rom-com, or a slow-burn fanfiction, ask yourself first: What is the unbreakable thread that ties these two people together before they ever fall in love?
Understanding how these two elements interact is the difference between a romance that feels like a contrived checklist and a love story that feels inevitable, heartbreaking, and triumphant.
Professional/familial (Darcy is the employer of Mr. Wickham, who wronged Elizabeth’s sister; Darcy is also the friend of Bingley, who loved Jane).