The allure of love triangles: ‘We’re drawn into a primal competitive dynamic: that love must be fought for, and being chosen confers special status’

Whether it’s via Justin Bieber, Bella in ‘Twilight’ or now Lucy in ‘Materialists’, we’re fascinated by love triangles, but are they truly romantic or painfully messy in real life? We ask the experts

Fans had strong opinions about Justin Bieber's romances with Selena Gomez and his now wife Hailey. Photos: Getty

Team Hailey or Team Selena? Mr Big or Aidan? Edward or Jacob? The list goes on and on — whether in celebrity news, film or fiction, we simply can’t get enough of love triangles. These complex scenarios recur throughout history, from Greek mythology to Cleopatra’s relationships with Julius Caesar and Mark Antony to King Henry VIII’s fa

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