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** Alice wants to make Bob's life better, but as it turns out, there's a deeper reason for why her methods aren't working. As it turns out, Alice and Bob are both nihilists who believes that life is meaningless and that existence is pointless. But the difference between them is that while Bob is a perpetually depressed StrawNihilist BrokenBird, Alice is TheAntiNihilist who wears a happy MaskOfSanity. On the inside, they're both equally broken and empty, but the difference is that Alice uses the meaninglessness of life as an excuse to do whatever she wants and to be happy, Bob uses it as an excuse to always be sad and miserable. Eventually, they both figure out that they're NotSoDifferent from each other and that they're essentially cut from the same cloth, but this results in them confronting each other and getting into a massive argument over their respective viewpoints and life philosophies. Bob is trying to convince Alice that she's wrong because [[SillyRabbitIdealismIsForKids idealism is for kids]], while Alice wants to convince Bob that he's wrong because [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers cynicism is for losers]]. Their inherently incompatible existentialist views have a negative impact on their relationship, and out of stubbornness, neither of them wants to concede that the other might have a point, so their friendship ends up getting seriously strained. Basically, Alice accidentally made Bob become even more secluded and lonely than before, and she ends up blaming herself for it.

** Alice wants to make Bob’s life better, but as it turns out, there’s a deeper reason for why her methods aren’t working. As it turns out, Alice and Bob are both nihilists who believes that life is meaningless and that existence is pointless. But the difference between them is that while Bob is a perpetually depressed StrawNihilist BrokenBird, Alice is TheAntiNihilist who wears a happy MaskOfSanity. On the inside, they’re both equally broken and empty, but the difference is that Alice uses the meaninglessness of life as an excuse to do whatever she wants and to be happy, Bob uses it as an excuse to always be sad and miserable. Eventually, they both figure out that they’re NotSoDifferent from each other and that they’re essentially cut from the same cloth, but this results in them confronting each other and getting into a massive argument over their respective viewpoints and life philosophies. Bob is trying to convince Alice that she’s wrong because [[SillyRabbitIdealismIsForKids idealism is for kids]], while Alice wants to convince Bob that he’s wrong because [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers cynicism is for losers]]. Their inherently incompatible existentialist views have a negative impact on their relationship, and out of stubbornness, neither of them wants to concede that the other might have a point, so their friendship ends up getting seriously strained.

** As it turns out, Alice and Bob are both nihilists who believes that life is meaningless and that existence is pointless. But the difference between them is that while Bob is a perpetually depressed StrawNihilist BrokenBird, Alice is TheAntiNihilist who wears a happy MaskOfSanity. On the inside, they’re both equally broken and empty, but the difference is that Alice uses the meaninglessness of life as an excuse to do whatever she wants and to be happy, Bob uses it as an excuse to always be sad and miserable. Eventually, they both figure out that they’re NotSoDifferent from each other and that they’re essentially cut from the same cloth, but this results in them confronting each other and getting into a massive debate over their respective viewpoints and life philosophies. Bob is trying to convince Alice that she’s wrong because [[SillyRabbitIdealismIsForKids idealism is for kids]], while Alice wants to convince Bob that he’s wrong because [[SillyRabbitCynicismIsForLosers cynicism is for losers]]. Their inherently incompatible existentialist views have a negative impact on their relationship, and out of stubbornness, neither of them wants to concede that the other might have a point, so their friendship ends up getting seriously strained.

* '''Played For Drama''': Alice acts like there's no tomorrow and does random crazy things on a whim... because she has 6 months to live and is trying to fulfill her bucket list.

* '''Reconstructed''': Alice and Bob eventually [[CharacterDevelopment develop as people]], and reach an agreeable compromise; Bob breaks out of his shell and becomes more willing to try new things out, while Alice settles down and becomes a mature (but still fun-loving) woman.

''Bob sighs endearingly, and turns to the camera.''\\

* '''Gender inverted''':

* '''Parodied''': Alice is a ChaoticStupid ''[[InterspeciesRomance literal]]'' [[TheFairFolk pixie]], and Bob is a ScheduleFanatic. [[NoAccountingForTaste They've been married for years]].

** Alice's life is pretty typical until she meets Bob, a CrazyAwesome professional [[LeParkour Free Runner]] with a quirky sense of humor.

** Except all that was a JerkassFacade, and he eventually caves in.

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** ArmouredClosetGay Alice meets the loud and proud LipstickLesbian (because who are we kidding) Claire, who helps her put down her defenses and helps her [[ClosetKey embrace her true self]].

** Bob used to be a {{Badass}} whose life was filled with adventure, until he fell in love with Alice and [[RetiredBadass happily settled down into a more mundane life]].

%%* '''Plotted A Good Waste''': ???

** Alice is an EmotionlessGirl, probably an UnkemptBeauty, who has a [[TheCynic hard time trusting people]]. In comes FunPersonified-Bob, who is all kinds of [[TheCharmer charming]], and tares down her [[DefrostingIceQueen metaphorical emotional walls.]]

* '''Averted''': Alice ends up dating the equally wacky Charlie, and/or Bob settles down with the demure, down-to-earth GirlNextDoor.

** It turns out Bob doesn't ''want'' chaos and fun in his life; he's a content CreatureOfHabit, and wants Alice to [[StopHelpingMe just leave him alone]].

* '''Zig Zagged''': Alice shows perky, optimistic Bob that life isn't really all it's cracked up to be, but through this Bob re-defines his values and finds true hapiness and has a stronger sense of self.

* '''Downplayed''': Instead of a whirlwind girlfriend who sweeps Bob off his feet, Alice cis a new friend who helps him think outside the box, and gives him a bit of help with his problems -- and he can return the favor, because Alice has a life outside of Bob.

* '''Downplayed''': Instead of a whirlwind girlfriend who sweeps Bob off his feet, Alice comes into his life as a new friend who helps him think outside the box, and doesn't fix all of his life's problems, but gives him a bit of perspective -- and he can return the favor, because Alice has a life outside of Bob.

* '''Played For Drama''': Alice acts like there's no tomorrow and does random crazy things on a whim...because she has 6 months to live and is trying to fulfill her bucket list.

** Alice acts like there's no tomorrow and does random crazy things on a whim...because she has 6 months to live and is trying to fulfill her bucket list.

** Alice acts like there's no tomorrow and does random crazy things on a whim...because she has 6 months to live.

** Alice acts like there's no tomorrow and does random crazy things on a whim...because she has 6 months to live and is trying to fulfill her BucketList.