love-hate relationship theme

Two characters simultaneously or alternatingly adore each other and despise each other in a very chaotic relationship.

6 total · 1 choice · 5 major

StoryLevelMotivation
play: Much Ado About Nothing (1600) choice Benedick and Beatrice
movie: La strada (1954) major Gelsomina and Zampanò had a peculiar relationship going on and variously felt tenderness for or sought to escape from the other.
movie: Persona (1966) major Alma and Elisabet were torn between affection and loathing
talesoftheunexpected5x04 major Nathalie remarked to Robert that she had simultaneously loved and hated Jacques.
tftc1989e4x02 major George and Sophie were torn between affection and loathing.
voy2x11 major Seska and Chakotay