Friendship Tropes
Spontaneously hugging, then awkwardly pulling away
What is...
Accidental Hug?
Two friends fall in love
What is...
Friends to Lovers?
The protagonist who overcomes obstacles and embodies virtues.
The Hero?
A character who prefers solitude.
What is...
The Loner?
Two people who have tried to date each other decide that it's better that they just be friends.
What is...
Better as Friends?
A romance that takes place during a holiday or vacation, away from everyday life
What is...
Holiday romances/flings?
The socially awkward and intelligent character.
What is...
The Nerd?
The athletic and popular high school student.
What is...
The Jock?
A person spends time with people they can't stand, but ends up missing them once they finally get the chance to be rid of them
What is...
Can't Live with Them, Can't Live Without Them?
Two people meet for the first time, typically under unusual, humorous, or cute circumstances, and go on to form a future romantic couple
What is...
Meet Cute?
A mysterious and cryptic character.
What is...
The Enigma?
A character who rarely shows emotion.
What is...
The Stoic?
Befriending an antagonistic person to make them have a change of heart
What is...
Befriending the Enemy?
Love between two people who are prevented from being together by outside forces; sometimes called "star-crossed lovers"
What is...
Forbidden Love?
A character who cares for and nurtures others.
What is...
The Motherly Figure?
The wise and experienced guide to the hero.
The Mentor?
The main antagonist was once good friends with one of the protagonists.
What is...
Big Bad Friend?
Two characters are madly in love with each other but are so convinced the other can't return their feelings to the point they both suffer quietly over it instead.
What is...
Mutual Pining?
A seductive and cunning woman.
What is...
The Femme Fatale?
A flawed or morally ambiguous protagonist.
What is...
The Antihero?