According to mathematicians, the triangle is the most unstable shape when it comes to love (I assume). Whether it’s scalene, isosceles, or equilateral, a love triangle is a messy thing not measured by angles and degrees, but by drama. Screenwriters have spent decades studying the dramatic potential of these three-sided emotional disasters, and groundbreaking new love triangles were invented to satisfy the ever-increasing demands of a culture that craves high-emotion storytelling. Whether it’s a ménage à trois among friends or a bitter competition between romantic rivals, these trio trysts are chock-full of tension. Here they are: the 10 messiest love triangles in TV and movie history.
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