Here we have a list of the differences 8etween a healthy kismesis and an unhealthy one!
Pay attention, 8ecause the differences are key to a good relationship.
Homestuck is weird. But good points here.
For those not in the know: Troll romance is made up of four different types of relationships, one of which is “kissmessitude” or “blackrom”
A kissmesis is essentially someone you have an intense rivalry with, coupled with a lot of romantic undertones. Think of it as romantic hatred. The idea is that both parties are locked in a heated exchange of banter, competition, one-upping, and mind-games, provided both halves are in equal standing. Sadly, many fans have mistakenly thought this means “abuse”.
If I had to pick an example off the top of my head, that didn’t come from Homestuck, it’d be…
I didn’t expect the mental image of Archer and Lancer being kismesis but here we are.