Today, Kim Kardashian is telling a new kind of romantic story. Or rather, she is refusing to tell one.

Utilizing a mutual, amicable split to transition Kim back into the "eligible bachelorette" storyline without alienating fans. The Micro-Romances and Tabloid Dominance

For two decades, Kim’s relationships have not been merely tabloid fodder; they have been the primary narrative arc of Keeping Up with the Kardashians (KUWTK) and its successor, The Kardashians on Hulu. From whirlwind romances to 72-day marriages, from a sex tape scandal to a custody battle with a Hip-Hop icon, and from a fairytale (then nightmare) with a basketball star to a highly publicized divorce from a controversial rapper, Kim’s romantic storylines are the spine of her superstardom.