What are the common elements in English sad love stories?

External circumstances play a huge role too. Social class differences, like in the story of 'Pride and Prejudice' at first, or family opposition can stop two people in love from being together. These outside forces push the lovers apart and create a sad love story.

One common element is the sense of isolation. When a person has bad English, they may find it difficult to connect with others in an English - speaking environment. They might be left out of conversations, not be able to make friends easily, or feel lonely. This isolation combined with the disappointment of not being able to communicate well is a key part of a 'bad English sad story'.

One common element is unrequited feelings. Usually, one person is head - over - heels in love while the other doesn't feel the same way at all.

One common element is separation. It could be due to death, like in the story where one partner died of an illness. Another is external interference. For example, family or society not accepting the relationship as in the couple from different social classes.

Common elements include cultural and religious factors. For example, in some traditional Thai beliefs, certain relationships might be seen as not proper. Also, the idea of karma sometimes plays a role. If a relationship is seen as going against the moral or religious norms, it can end sadly. Social status differences are also very common. A poor person falling in love with someone from a high - class family often faces many obstacles that can turn the love story into a sad one. In addition, external events like natural disasters can also separate lovers in Thailand, adding to the sadness of their love stories.

Another element is sacrifice. In many sad love stories, one or both of the lovers sacrifice their own happiness or even their lives for the other. In 'Titanic', Jack sacrifices his chance of survival for Rose.

One common element is sacrifice. In many such stories, like Romeo and Juliet, they sacrificed their lives for their love. Another is the presence of obstacles. Whether it's family differences, as in Romeo and Juliet's case, or social status differences, these obstacles make the love seem more precious and the struggle to overcome them inspiring. And often, there is a sense of loyalty, like Hachiko's loyalty to his owner, which gives the story an emotional depth.

Loss is a major element. It could be the loss of a loved one, like in the case of my grandparents where the grandfather lost his innocence in the war. Or it could be the loss of the relationship itself. Lack of communication also often shows up. When two people stop talking or sharing their true feelings, it can lead to a downward spiral in their relationship, and ultimately a sad ending for what was once a true love.

One common element is the over - exaggeration of emotions. For example, someone might claim to be completely devastated by a break - up when it was just a normal parting. Another is the false creation of a relationship. Like saying they were deeply in love when they hardly knew each other.

Unfulfilled dreams are also common. The couple may have planned a future together, but things like illness, financial problems or unexpected events shatter those dreams. For instance, a couple may have dreamed of starting a family, but an illness makes it impossible, and that leads to a very sad love story.