Definition
A love triangle is a romance plot where one character is torn between two suitors, creating jealousy, delay, and emotional stakes before a choice or resolution.
Example
A protagonist dating a steady partner while drawn to a charismatic rival sets up a love triangle.
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Common mistakes
- Forcing a triangle when one option is clearly abusive or unworthy without narrative purpose.
- Stretching the triangle so long that character agency and reader patience collapse.