/vt/ - Virtual Youtubers

>>71830622
I think its because both ends of the extreme experience the limerence of romance differently. On the younger end, romance is a new and scary experience so there are a lot of avenues to explore. Combined with surging hormones, Limerence there is like a forest fire, wild and out of control.
On the older end, the characters are more seasoned in romance and romantic feelings. This means when someone does spark that limerence it comes across as that much more impactful. Limerence there is like a smoldering campfire, constant, hot, and waiting to have its embers stirred. Both ends also communicate a "soul mate" aspect. Youthful innocence in the belief of eternal love, and Older belief in your destined one.
A middle-of-the-age romance is also a middle-of-the-road romance. Seasoned enough to know what to do but not aged enough to be alluring. Young enough to be relatable but not innocent enough to be compelling.
I think a mid-20s romance story can work if it focuses on barriers that mid-20s people have to deal with in terms of romance. Feelings of isolation and loneliness, insecurity in your game, work and school providing opportunities too good to pass up, etc.