I know this is probably a common topic. For me, I’m not sure if it’s a “trope” or just totally misinformed writing, but it’s how many authors approach alcoholism. Some examples are Girl on the Train and The House Across the Lake, among HUNDREDS. If anyone else here has struggled with alcoholism, you know it’s not just "i woke up after downing an entire bottle of whiskey but was able to shower, down a cup of coffee, and solve a murder. "
I have a friend, she LOVES this trope, IDK why.
Because people enjoy the journey from hating each other to having a happily ever after. There’s a lot of drama, it’s fun to see how it eventually all gets worked out.