: Mature plots often feature couples who enter into partnerships willing to make it work from the start, often dealing with family needs or professional obstacles together.

What's the most emotionally mature romance you've ever read?

: Reviewed as a thoroughly grown-up drama that treats the audience as intelligent beings. It explores complex questions about whether straight relationships can learn from different approaches to intimacy.

Experts and reviewers often highlight specific elements that define a "proper" mature romantic storyline: