1. Unrequited love
one of our lovers has long wished for a romantic relationship with the other.
example: stiles & lydia from teen wolf
2. TIME TRAVEL
one of the lovers travels back in time to meet with other partner.
example: 17 again
3. SET UP ROMANCE
they are forced to spend time with each other and fall in love.
example: how to lose a guy in 10 days
4. FORBIDDEN LOVE
a partner falls in love with the other but can not be together.
example: scott & allison from teen wolf
5. RUNAWAY BRIDE
bride / groom has cold feet and runs away from wedding, meets someone else and falls in love.
example: ross and rachel from friends.
6. STAR CROSSED LOVERS
partners who were meant to be / the universe wants them to be together.
example: stefan and elena from the vampire diaries.
7. RETURN TO HOME TOWN
one of the lovers returns to their home town and reunites with eachother.
8. ARRANGED MARRIAGE
two people are forced together and hate each other at first, but then fall in love.
example: mary and francis from reign
9. FAIRYTALE
a fairytale is told in a more modern tone. a retelling of a fairytale.
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this is more of romances you see in books and movies, than help with writing romances