💍 Marriage of convenience

Marriage of Convenience is a classic and juicy romance trope where two characters enter a fake or practical marriage—for reasons like family pressure, money, visas, business deals, or social expectations—only to end up falling deeply in love. 💍💘

Key elements:

  • 📝 They marry for reasons other than love (at first!)

  • 😳 Forced closeness—sharing a home, a bed, a life

  • 💞 Slowly, real feelings emerge—jealousy, protectiveness, longing

  • 💬 Often includes bickering, tension, and a “we’re not catching feelings” denial

  • 🛏️ The first time they cross the line? It’s fireworks—because it was never just pretend

This trope blends emotional slow burn, forced proximity, and delicious angst—because nothing beats realizing that your fake marriage has turned very real. 💫🔥