Some romantic subplots do not need conflict, per-say.
What do I mean?
I mean if you have a bigger story with a ton of stuff going on, a romance could be a place of rest to the character. A nice, stable relationship. That is only threatened when the big bad lobs a grenade at them and they need to fight over who jumps on it.
Someone finally put into words why romance drama is often such a distraction.
I feel this. I prefer them being worried for each other and showing that with little arguments of how to keep each other safe than fighting over stupid shit all the time.













