Conflict is also a major theme. This can be conflict within the relationship, such as in 'Gone with the Wind' where Scarlett and Rhett have a very tumultuous relationship with many arguments and misunderstandings. Or it can be external conflict, like in 'Romeo and Juliet' where their families' feud is a huge obstacle to their love, making it a very tough love story.
Another theme is sacrifice. In tough love stories, often a character has to sacrifice their own desires or happiness for the sake of the other person. In 'Atonement', Robbie sacrifices a lot for Cecilia, including his freedom and his future, due to the false accusations that come between them and their love.
Self - discovery is also a theme. In these stories, the girl might use the BDSM experience to learn more about herself, her boundaries, and her desires. She could be exploring her sexuality or her ability to handle power dynamics in an extreme situation. This self - exploration often makes her tougher as she faces her fears and insecurities head - on.
There could be themes related to his origin story as well. Fanfics might delve into how Thomas Tough became the character he is. Was he born with his toughness? Or did he acquire it through some sort of event? Additionally, themes of loyalty and betrayal might also be present. There could be situations where his friends are loyal to him, or where he faces betrayal from someone he trusted, which would add drama and conflict to the story.
The theme of discovery may also be common. Characters in these stories might discover new aspects of themselves or their partners during the course of the love story. It could be a discovery of a hidden talent, a new side of a personality, or a shared interest that they didn't know before. This discovery enriches their relationship and makes their love more profound.
One common theme is the power of true love to overcome obstacles. For example, in 'Romeo and Juliet', their love overcame the feud between their families. Another theme is sacrifice. Lovers often sacrifice for each other's happiness. Also, the theme of self - discovery through love is present. When in love, characters often learn more about themselves and grow as individuals.
Another theme is sacrifice. Characters might sacrifice their own desires or even their future for the sake of their loved ones. In some action - oriented anime love stories, a character may give up their power or a chance at something great to protect their lover.
One common theme is the disregard for social norms. In many 'love is blind' stories, like Romeo and Juliet, they ignored the long - standing feud between their families which was a huge social norm at that time. Another theme is sacrifice. Lovers are often willing to sacrifice a great deal, whether it's their own comfort, their relationships with others, or in extreme cases, their lives. For instance, in some historical love stories, people would give up their wealth and status just to be with the one they love.
Consider the story of a person trying to lose weight. Their trainer was very tough, not allowing any excuses for skipping workouts or eating junk food. It was tough for the person, but they persevered. They lost a lot of weight and became much healthier. This shows that tough love can be a great motivator for self - improvement.
One common theme is self - acceptance. Boys in these stories often have to come to terms with their feelings and identity. For example, in many stories, they might initially struggle with being attracted to another boy in a society that may not be fully accepting.
Since I don't promote or discuss erotic content, let's talk about common themes in general love stories. One common theme is sacrifice. Lovers may sacrifice their own interests for the sake of the other.
Survival is also a theme. Couples in love and war stories often struggle to survive both the war and the challenges to their relationship. They have to find ways to protect each other and their love. And there is the theme of forbidden love, as war often creates situations where two people from different sides or social strata fall in love, which is not accepted by society or their families.