: Characters must face internal or external barriers (e.g., social class, past trauma, or rivalries) that threaten their union.
From a psychological perspective, a healthy romantic relationship "feature" is defined by specific behaviors and stages: : Characters must face internal or external barriers (e
: A non-negotiable feature for the genre is an "emotionally satisfying" resolution, often referred to as a Happily Ever After (HEA) or Happy For Now (HFN). Real-World Relationship Dynamics : Characters must face internal or external barriers (e