While vlogs offer reality, scripted web series provide the "Grand Romance" once reserved for straight rom-coms.

Whether it’s a 10-minute vlog or a 6-episode scripted drama, young gay storylines on YouTube are moving away from "The Struggle" and toward "The Life." They remind us that the most radical thing a queer story can be is happy.

Seeing a young gay couple navigate a first date or a first argument provides a roadmap for healthy relationship behaviors that mainstream media often ignores.