A high-quality relationship isn't defined by the absence of conflict, but by the presence of safety. In a compelling romantic storyline, the "climax" isn't always a grand gesture or a chase through an airport; often, it is a moment of raw, terrifying honesty.
High quality romantic storylines move through these layers organically. You cannot skip to Layer 5 without passing through Layers 2 and 3.
But in this novel, Tuesday is glorious.
: This isn't about social status, but about two individuals who are whole on their own. They don't complete each other; they complement each other, pushing one another toward their respective goals.