What are the common themes in man - girl love stories?

One common theme is acceptance. In many man to man love stories, the characters have to struggle to be accepted by society, family or themselves. For example, in 'Brokeback Mountain', the two cowboys face great difficulties because of society's intolerance of same - sex relationships.

One common theme is acceptance. Since same - sex relationships have often faced discrimination, many stories focus on the characters finding acceptance within themselves, from their families or from society. For example, in 'Love, Simon', the main character has to come to terms with his identity and also hope for acceptance from his friends and family.

Another theme is the discovery of self. Through their relationship with another woman, they learn more about their own identity. In 'Carol', Therese discovers a new side of herself through her relationship with Carol. It's like a journey of self - exploration.

One common theme is acceptance. In many girl - to - girl love stories, the characters have to come to terms with their own feelings and also face the potential lack of acceptance from society or family. For example, in 'Carol', the two main characters have to deal with the judgment of the people around them.

One common theme is identity crisis. When a man is turned into a girl, he often struggles to figure out who he is now. Another theme is the exploration of gender roles. He gets to experience first - hand what it's like to be in a female role in society. For example, in some stories, he may notice the differences in how people interact with him based on his new gender.

Overcoming prejudice can be a theme. There might be people around them who don't understand their relationship because of the girl's deafness. But they fight against those negative views and prove that love can exist between them regardless of any differences. For example, family members or friends might initially be against it, but they show them that their love is real and strong.

Another theme is the search for a place in the world. Since same - sex relationships can be marginalized in some Filipino contexts, the characters are often on a journey to find a space where they can be themselves and be in love freely. They might be looking for a community that understands and supports them, or they might be trying to create their own little world within the larger society that is not always friendly towards them.

One common theme is the idea of a second chance at love. Older men might have lost their partners before and then find new love later in life.

Love against all odds is also common. Just like in heterosexual love stories, but in the context of a society that may not be as accepting. They have to fight for their love, whether it's against social norms, prejudice or even legal barriers in some cases.

Social class differences are often a theme. Just like in many cultures, in Pakistani love stories involving girls, there can be barriers due to different social classes. However, the love between the girl and the boy might be strong enough to overcome these differences. And the idea of sacrifice also exists, where the girl may sacrifice her own desires for the sake of her family or her loved one.