Mostly in sadness. Since there are so many obstacles in the way of star crossed lovers. The lovers might be from different social classes like in some period dramas. They face disapproval from society or their families. So, they can't be together happily. Sometimes one of them may die, like in some war - time love stories where the male goes to war and doesn't return, leaving the female heartbroken. And in some cases, they are forced to part ways and live with a broken heart for the rest of their lives.
Most 'star crossed stories' end in a rather sad way. The main characters might be separated forever. This could be due to various reasons such as differences in social status, as in the case of Gatsby and Daisy in 'The Great Gatsby'. Gatsby's lower - class origin and Daisy's marriage to Tom prevent their love from flourishing. Another factor could be a pre - ordained fate, like in the story of Tristan and Isolde where their love was doomed from the start. Their end was tragic, with Tristan dying and Isolde left heartbroken.
Often they end in tragedy. The lovers are unable to overcome the obstacles in their way, like in Romeo and Juliet where they both die. The forces against their love are just too strong.
Often, they end sadly. Like in 'Romeo and Juliet', both lovers die. Their families' feud and the misunderstandings between them lead to this tragic end.
Often, it ends in tragedy. The lovers are usually separated by some insurmountable obstacle, like family feud, social class differences or prior commitments. They might die, like Romeo and Juliet, as a result of the forces against their love.
Some love stories end in a more bittersweet way. The couple may part ways, but they have grown and learned from the relationship. They might still have love for each other, but they realize that they are better off apart for various reasons, such as different life goals or personal growth directions.
They often end happily, with the couple getting together. For example, in many classic romances, the two lovers overcome all the difficulties and start a new life together.
Often, one person makes a choice. For example, in some stories, the female lead chooses the guy who she realizes truly loves her and has her best interests at heart.
Courtship love stories can end in different ways. Some end happily, like when the couple gets married and lives happily ever after, such as in the story of Cinderella and her prince. Others may end sadly, for example, if one of the lovers dies during the courtship or if external factors like family disapproval can't be overcome. Just like in 'Romeo and Juliet' where they both die because of their families' feud.
Cursed love stories can also end with the destruction of the lovers themselves. In 'Romeo and Juliet', they both took their own lives rather than live without each other. Their love was so strong but the curse of their families' enmity was too much to overcome. And in some cases, like 'Wuthering Heights', the curse extends beyond the lovers' lifetimes and affects future generations with pain and suffering.
Often they end in tragedy. For example, in 'Romeo and Juliet', which has elements of a dark love story, they both die. Their love is doomed by the feud between their families.