And that is the most compelling narrative of all.
You can read a detailed analysis on this topic through various sociological and ethical studies.
Think of Couples Therapy (the docu-series) or The White Lotus ’s toxic duos. These narratives ask uncomfortable questions: Is love enough to overcome divergent values? Can a relationship survive success, or only struggle?
This is the "meat" of the story. External obstacles (war, distance, family feuds) or internal hurdles (fear of intimacy, past trauma) keep the couple apart.