Below is a framework for identifying, sorting, and searching for romantic sub-genres based on how the characters relate to each other and how the plot unfolds. These categories focus on the personality clash, power balance, and emotional architecture between the love interests.

Whether you are a writer plotting a novel, a curator tagging content for a streaming platform, or a reader searching for a specific "vibe" in a romance novel, understanding how to categorize relationship dynamics and romantic storylines is essential. Love is not one-size-fits-all, and neither are the stories we tell about it.

Happy searching (and loving)!