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. "
Enemies to lovers, co-workers who hate flirt with each other. She’s short and unassuming but actually is super smart and beats him out of a promotion
Enemies to lovers - I wish that whoever controls such things would pass a law prohibiting this from ever happening ever again until the end of time.