So. Girl buys boy video game console. Boy becomes addicted. It is up to her to save him. He becomes abusive. She is given an opportunity to get out, but decides not to. They live out their lives in squalor.
Ok. Maybe the last part is a bit of a stretch, but honestly, it did seem a little sexist when he shot laser beams from his eyes.
Or love is the last boss, and she beat him?
It was not a straight line, but the success that comes from many faliures?
“stand by your man” or “stand by the one you love”
It’s interesting how the archetype would change if the protagonist were male.