How to Always Know Who’ll Win the Love Triangle

Lindsey Young July 6, 2025
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I just really love love stories ♥ If you're a chronic fangirl and romance obsessor then stick around and freak out with me on all things movies, TV, books, and pop culture xoxo New video every other Sunday (or sooner if I can)

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✏️Trope School, Lesson 1: Love Triangles △ Love triangles have been at the centre of some of the biggest romance stories ever — from Twilight to The Summer I Turned Pretty, and The Hunger Games. But have you ever wondered how to actually predict who’s going to win? In today’s video, we’re breaking down the formula behind love triangles, the two main narrative structures they tend to follow, and how to ALWAYS know which love interest is endgame. 00:00 School is in session 00:55 The Rise, Fall & Comeback 04:05 The 2 Main frameworks 08:07 Winning conditions 11:55 Exceptions & Subversions 15:11 Current Love Triangles 18:18 Class dismissed ✨ Let me know in the comments—What do you think are the best and worst love triangles? 📌 Subscribe for more deep dives into love stories, tropes, and romance media ✏️ Watch more trope school videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsmHemcuI3eCRVjJciojGE0E4ax6j7H5j