romantic rival
Suitor in competition
A romantic rival is someone competing for the affections of the same person you desire.
The term implies a triangular situation where two people vie for one: She saw her coworker as a romantic rival for David's attention.
The rival may be real or imagined, and the competition acknowledged or one-sided.
- jealousyResentful desire for another's advantages
- green-eyed monsterPersonified covetousness
- suitorOne who seeks affection
- competitorOne striving against others
- other womanIllicit romantic rival
other man · love triangle · heartbreak · broken heart · betrayal · envy · pursuit · admirer · secret admirer · affair · obsession · scorned · flirtation · seduction · stolen kiss · unrequited · possessive · stolen glances
- soap operassoap opera, telenovela, melodrama, cliffhanger, amnesia
- romantic tropeslove interest, heartthrob, soulmate, Romeo, Juliet
- Stage RomanceRomeo and Juliet, balcony scene, love duet, leading lady, leading man
- supporting rolessidekick, second fiddle, supporting act, understudy, understudies
romantic rivalwingman
Supportive second in formation
matchmaker · best friend · confidant · cheerleader · partner in crime
romantic rivalromantic partner
Intimate companion
lover · significant other · spouse · beloved · love interest
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