<3 is a 2-person romance based on mutual admiration and enjoying each other's company. It is sexual, or at requires sexual attraction.
<3< is a 2-person romance based on rivalry and frustration. It too is sexual/involves sexual attraction.
<> is a 2-person romance based on mutual support and co-dependence. Two dangerous people who keep each other safe, in either or both senses of the word. Not sexual.
o3< is a 3-person romance based on peacemaking and restrained anger (and possibly sexual tension). It is prevents two people who would be too dangerous as enemies from getting out of hand. Not SUPPOSED to be sexual, in any case.
did someone say troll romance?
<3< is a 2-person romance based on rivalry and frustration. It too is sexual/involves sexual attraction.
<> is a 2-person romance based on mutual support and co-dependence. Two dangerous people who keep each other safe, in either or both senses of the word. Not sexual.
o3< is a 3-person romance based on peacemaking and restrained anger (and possibly sexual tension). It is prevents two people who would be too dangerous as enemies from getting out of hand. Not SUPPOSED to be sexual, in any case.