love triangle
A situation in which three people are entangled in a romantic connection with one another in some way, especially one that is unsuitable or undesirable for one or more of those involved. The story focuses on a love triangle between the duke, the duchess, and the servant with whom both are enamored. I found myself in a strange love triangle with my best friend and her boyfriend, Jacob.
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