"I masturbate about you a lot." This is not your grandmother's romance. Villanelle is a serial killer; Eve is the MI5 agent chasing her. Their relationship is a game of cat and mouse where the cat wants to lick the mouse's face. They stab each other, poison each other, and dance in ruin. It is the queer, violent, stylish definition of a "Big Ass" obsession.
11. Elena Gilbert, Stefan Salvatore, and Damon Salvatore ( The Vampire Diaries )
12 years (within the film). The ultimate "Can men and women be friends?" essay. Their relationship spans multiple supporting actors, several New Years Eves, and the famous fake orgasm scene. It is big because it spends the entire movie arguing against romance only to surrender to it.
Spanning over a decade and 22 films, the slow evolution of Tony and Pepper from boss-and-assistant to husband-and-wife formed the emotional anchor of the MCU. Pepper grounded Tony's chaotic genius, and their quiet life with their daughter made his ultimate sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame deeply heartbreaking. 18. Chuck Bass and Blair Waldorf ( Gossip Girl )
The ultimate template for forbidden love. Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers set the standard for intense, high-stakes romance. Their family feud creates a tragic, fast-paced storyline that still influences modern storytelling today. 2. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy ( Pride and Prejudice )
The structure: a catchy, bold introduction explaining the "big ass" criteria (emotional scale, drama, stakes). Then list 25 entries, each with a title, source, key players, and a paragraph analyzing why the storyline is so big—its impact, key moments, and legacy. Need variety: happy endings, tragic ones, toxic ones, slow burns, will-they-won't-they, and iconic couples from different eras (classic to modern). Examples: Ross & Rachel (obligatory), Jim & Pam, Fitz & Olivia, Mulder & Scully, even something unexpected like The Dude and his rug? No, keep it romantic. Include animated like Fry & Leela, or anime like Usagi & Mamoru. Need LGBTQ+ representation, so David & Patrick. Need tragic like Romeo & Juliet or Titanic. Need complex like Fleabag's Priest. That covers 25.
You can’t talk about "big ass relationships" without mentioning the Lobsters. For ten years, Ross Geller and Rachel Green were the definition of "will they/won't they." Were they toxic? Absolutely. Did Ross have jealousy issues the size of a fossilized dinosaur bone? Yes. But the prom video, the "We were on a break," and the eventual airport dash created the grammar template for every rom-com that followed. This storyline was so massive that it transcended the show; it became a referendum on how we define commitment.
): The ultimate blueprint for enemies-to-lovers that redefined romantic tension [23]. & Jamie Fraser
The ultimate "relationship goals." In a world of drama, the Addamses were refreshingly devoted, passionate, and supportive of each other's eccentricities. 16. Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger ( Harry Potter )
1977–2019 (across three trilogies). "I know." The scoundrel and the princess. Their romance spanned a carbonite freezing, the birth of a Jedi, and a tragic death in The Force Awakens . It is the foundation of the "opposites attract" space opera.
We love big ass relationships because they reflect our desire for stakes . In an era of situationships and ghosting, these 25 storylines demand that love is a battlefield, a time loop, or a life-or-death struggle. Whether it is a cartoon lion or a tortured vampire, the size of the relationship is measured by the size of the obstacle it overcomes.
A groundbreaking storyline for LGBTQ+ representation on network television. "Klaine" navigated bullying, long-distance hurdles, and career changes, providing a generational milestone for young viewers looking for queer joy on screen. 15. Edward Cullen and Bella Swan ( Twilight )
Romance is the engine of storytelling. It’s the driving force that keeps us clicking "next episode," turning pages, and swooning over screen pairings. Sometimes, a relationship is so iconic—so dramatic, so passionate, or simply so huge —that it takes on a life of its own.
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