“Unlock the Magic: 7 Unforgettable Tropes That Will Make Your Christmas Rom-Com Shine!”
7. The Big Misunderstanding and Grand Gesture
A pivotal misunderstanding creates conflict and pushes the couple apart before the inevitable reconciliation happens via a grand gesture. It’s the go-to in any romantic comedy—but especially for Christmas ones you find on Hallmark, Lifetime, Netflix, and now any streamer.
You must always ensure the misunderstanding feels believable, but not so insurmountable that the reconciliation and grand gesture feel forced. And always make the grand gesture personal and tied to the character arcs. The audience should feel that it couldn’t happen any other way.
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