Enemies to lovers is a beloved romance trope.

Learn from relationship experts t.he reasons why its really the stuff of fiction.

Theyre all examples of one of romantic fictions favorite tropesthe enemies-to-lovers arc.

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Spoiler alert: The season ends with them on their honeymoon.

How likely is it to go from enemies to lovers in real life?

The key to long-term partnership is moving through conflict so youre mostly living in harmony.

Two people’s legs touch under a table as they work on their laptops.

marriage and family therapist and author ofThe Seven Destinies of Love: A Step-by-Step Journey to Awakening the Heart

She calls this completing each others psychological arc, or basically fulfilling each others perceived shortcomings.

Ultimately, their values lined up.

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Books on grief are seen floating against a backdrop of clouds.

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Michelle Monaghan, Carrie Coon, and Leslie Bibb in The White Lotus, symbolizing toxic friendships.

marriage and family therapist and author ofThe Seven Destinies of Love: A Step-by-Step Journey to Awakening the Heart

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