There’s lots of talk about love this time of year and so today we’re looking at 5 different types of love in stories. That’s right, because love doesn’t come one-size-fits-all greeting-card type format. There are a million different ways to give, receive, experience, and feel love. All of these experiences and expressions of love can be super powerful and emotional. This is true of real life and it should be reflected in our stories as well! 5 Types of Love in Stories 1. Romantic Love The most obvious answer two days before Valentine’s Day, I know. Romantic love not only has its own story genre but there are several different romantic themes/tropes commonly seen within it. We have: Friends to Lovers Slow Burn Fated Mates/Soul Mates Arranged Marriage Secret Baby Secret Billionaire Second Chance Forbidden Love Fake Relationship Forced Together …as well as probably many more! 2. Love for Family This doesn’t always receive the spotlight of romantic love, but it is just as powerful a force ...