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Q&A How to handle writing a romantic subplot when the main plot is very different?

So let's say the story is about a ''anti-hero'' who uses harsh methods to kill/expose corrupt politicians and banksters. Now let's say that I'd want to write a romantic subplot happening between hi...

2 answers  ·  posted 8y ago by DarkYagami‭  ·  last activity 5y ago by System‭

Question plot romance subplot
#3: Attribution notice added by user avatar System‭ · 2019-12-08T05:07:47Z (almost 5 years ago)
Source: https://writers.stackexchange.com/q/21340
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#2: Initial revision by user avatar DarkYagami‭ · 2019-12-08T05:07:47Z (almost 5 years ago)
So let's say the story is about a ''anti-hero'' who uses harsh methods to kill/expose corrupt politicians and banksters. Now let's say that I'd want to write a romantic subplot happening between him and another person.

Is there a good way to make such a subplot fit when the main story doesn't revolve around love? Or should I just keep the parts apart, except for the fact that the hero both kills the bad guys and loves the girl?

#1: Imported from external source by user avatar System‭ · 2016-03-15T17:19:43Z (over 8 years ago)
Original score: 2