Miscommunication Trope

Angrily pacing in the living room Believing the worst based on what I just saw Complete realization that this is our doom Didn't they warn me he would break my heart's laws? Eyes used to sweep up and down better than a broom Forgot the worst of his previous flaws: Generously spending time in many girls' bedrooms How could I allow myself to think he was different now, ha Ignorance is bliss until it leads you to your gloom Just wish it didn't lead to me rubbing my eyes raw Killing the dream now that you would be my groom Let the wolf that is you blow down this love made of straw Maybe it time to bury our future in its tomb

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Never did I think I was the best for you Oh, but believe me with what I'm about to say Please don't say the time to talk came and flew Quickly I came here; losing you is a price I couldn't pay Right when you walked in, it was like someone had given a cue She kissed me, yes, but I pushed her away Told her you were my forever as sure as the sky is blue Upset with the past me for leading you to think this way Vulnerable, crying tears that wet the ground like morning dew Wish there was a way to prove I would never stray X-rays don't show how much my heart beats for only you Yes, I understand this love seems broken like a pot made of clay Zealously I will try to prove to you what is true

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I have not been shy when it comes to talking about my love of books. But like any book lover, there are certain tropes I can not stand. One of these is the miscommunication trope.

Book Riot defines this trope like this:

The miscommunication trope, for those who may be unfamiliar with the term, describes when characters interact with each other in some way, but miss saying something which would very likely — and often, very easily — solve whatever misunderstanding they're now facing. Sometimes, characters will say the wrong things in all the wrong ways, or a character will understand something in the complete opposite way of what was meant.

This also seems to occur when a character supposedly catches their love interest in the act of doing something wrong, typically cheating on them (i.e. kissing another girl). It is revealed later that, much like in the case of this poem, the love interest did not encourage the kiss and quickly shoved the other person away. I see this a lot when the love interest is a reformed playboy or a so-called out of the girl's league kind of guy, like the incident is supposed to be some final test before the happily ever after.

It appears the miscommunication trope is there for many authors to extend their story a little bit longer or to build up to the climax of the story. There are some moments when I can tolerate it, but it seems unnecessary to toss in the trope when they have demonstrated their conversational capabilities throughout the rest of the book.

Am I the only one whose not a fan of this trope? Or maybe you are a fan? Share your reasons or talk about any other tropes you like (or don't) in the comments section.