As we move forward, the most compelling stories won't be about whether a relationship is open or closed, but about the of the people within them. After all, whether you have one partner or three, the core of any great romance remains the same: the messy, beautiful work of showing up for the people you love.

However, as cultural conversations around and polyamory move from the fringes to the mainstream, our narratives are shifting. Writers and creators are beginning to explore a more complex question: What happens when the "Happily Ever After" includes more than two people, or allows for romantic and sexual exploration outside the primary pair? The Death of the Love Triangle

For decades, the "standard" romantic storyline followed a predictable arc: boy meets girl, they overcome a series of obstacles to choose each other, and they ride off into the sunset of pledged monogamy. It’s the "Happily Ever After" template that has dominated everything from Shakespearean comedies to modern rom-coms.