: The initial connection point that establishes vulnerability and the potential for intimacy.

Psychological research suggests that the way couples "tell their story" is a strong predictor of their future stability.

Detail specific like "Slow Burn" or "Fake Dating."

Provide more like the Gottman Method. The Structure of Romance - DIY MFA

: Obstacles—such as clashing belief systems or internal wounds—that test the bond.

: Characters typically aim to draw closer, grow apart, or maintain the status quo.