: Central to the genre is a complex situation or obstacle, such as social class differences, family feuds, or life-threatening illness, that prevents the couple from being together.
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The genre has evolved because the audience has evolved. We no longer want simple obstacles (a jealous ex, a lost letter). We want existential obstacles: class differences, mental health, the slow decay of trust over decades.