Whether you’re curled up with a romance novel, binge-watching a K-drama, or analyzing the slow burn between two characters in a fantasy epic, there’s one thing we can all agree on: we are suckers for a good love story.

Mature romantic storylines use internal conflict, not external contrivance.

That is the relationship we actually fall in love with. What is a romantic storyline that stuck with you for years? Drop the title in the comments—I’m always looking for my next favorite ship.

Whether you are writing a slow-burn fanfiction, a romantic comedy screenplay, or just trying to understand why your favorite ship makes you cry—remember: Show the work. Show the choice. Show the awkward morning breath and the hard conversations.