How does a conventional love story usually end?

It could end happily, like the two people who have been writing letters finally meet in person and get married.

An American love story may end in various ways. One common ending is the couple staying together and building a family, representing the traditional American dream of love and family. But there are also modern endings where the couple decides to be in an open relationship or just remain friends after a romantic phase. Some stories end with the characters learning important life lessons from their love experiences, even if the relationship itself doesn't last, and they move on to new chapters in their lives.

It can end in marriage. Some college couples are so in love that they decide to tie the knot after graduation. They have built a strong relationship during their college years and are ready to start a new life together.

Sometimes it ends sadly. Maybe the admirer finally reveals themselves but the other person doesn't return their feelings. Or perhaps the secret is kept too long and by the time the admirer decides to come forward, the person they admired has moved on. Another possibility is that the story just fades away. The admirer decides not to reveal themselves ever and the person being admired just forgets about the mystery over time.

Some college level love stories end with a happy graduation together. The couple has supported each other throughout their college years, and they are ready to face the world outside of college as a team. They might move to a new city together for job opportunities.

Well, in some cases, the school teenage love story just fades away. As they grow older and their interests change, the feelings they had for each other just aren't as strong anymore. But it could also end with a grand gesture. Maybe the boy realizes he can't live without the girl and he makes a big public declaration of his love, like at a school assembly. And they live happily ever after. Or it could end with heartbreak. One of them might move away suddenly, leaving the other heartbroken and the relationship over.

Often, it ends with a bittersweet separation when school ends and they go to different colleges or places. But sometimes, it can end happily with them staying together through high school and into the future.

Often, it ends with the truth being revealed. The characters who were trapped in the false love situation finally discover the real intentions behind the actions of the other characters.

Often, it ends with the two characters falling in love. Despite the initial arrangement, they develop real feelings for each other and decide to stay together.

It could end with the couple staying together happily. After all the ups and downs of a decade, they've finally found their happily - ever - after.