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This is the "engine" of the story. Conflict can be external (societal pressure) or internal (fear of intimacy).

The strongest romances pit an external obstacle against an internal flaw. Example: A character who fears abandonment (internal) is forced into a long-distance relationship (external). The real battle is inside. barbarasexappelwithtoriticketshow20181114 hot

Before the romance can bloom, the characters must feel real on their own. This is the "engine" of the story

A romantic storyline is not about finding your "other half"—that implies you're incomplete. It's about two whole people who become because of the other's influence. barbarasexappelwithtoriticketshow20181114 hot