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forced proximity
What does forced proximity mean?
A trope that traps two characters in the same small space — a road trip, a stakeout, a snowed-in cabin, a single bed — so they can't avoid each other or their feelings. The walls are doing the matchmaking.
"Bodyguard romance is just forced proximity with a gun."
Frequently asked questions
What does "forced proximity" mean as a trope?
It's a romance trope where two love interests are stuck together — by circumstance or setting — until the built-up tension finally breaks them into a relationship.
How do you use "forced proximity" in a sentence?
"This book is peak forced proximity — they're snowed in at one cabin with only one bed."
What are examples of forced proximity setups?
Classic setups include being snowed in together, sharing a single hotel room, or being trapped on a long road trip.
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