In many college romantic storylines, characters operate under a fixed mindset regarding compatibility. This is the belief that relationships are either "meant to be" or they aren't.
A "fixed" relationship refers to a couple that enters or remains in a committed, long-term status throughout their college years.
: Choosing a "fixed" path can lead to a sense of missing out (FOMO), while pursuing constant "storylines" can lead to emotional exhaustion or academic distraction. National Education Policy 2020
