Romantic tropes, such as the "meet-cute," " forbidden love," and "love triangle," have been staples of storytelling for decades. However, as audiences and storytellers have evolved, so too have these tropes. Modern storytelling has subverted traditional romantic clichés, presenting more nuanced and realistic portrayals of relationships. The "rom-com" genre, in particular, has seen a resurgence in recent years, with films like To All the Boys I've Loved Before and Isn't It Romantic offering fresh takes on classic romantic comedy tropes.