Relationships for writers
I’ve been doing more writing recently (cough fanfiction cough) and noticed the romantic relationships I was writing fell into categories based on their foundation. And because I’m ~that~ type of person I made up little guides for each of these categories. Thought other writers might find it helpful too…
Feel free to add on!
Built on: chemistryUpside:
Strong start
Pitfall:
Sex is not a replacement for talking
You might hear this couple say:
“It was love at first sight”
Examples:
Ariel and Eric (the little mermaid)
Red and Kitty (that 70s show)
Tony and Maria (west side story)
Built on: Friendship
Upside:
Common interests outlast infatuation
Pitfall:
Differences in life goals or living styles
You might hear this couple say:
“I’m so lucky to be in love with my best friend”
Examples:
Monica and Chandler (F.r.i.e.n.d.s)
Carl and Ellie (Up)
Aang and Katara (Avatar the last airbender)
Built on: loyalty
Upside:
face everything as a team
Pitfall:
Is it love or adrenaline
You might hear this couple say:
“I trust them with my life”
Examples:
Han and Leia (star wars)
Katniss and Peeta (the hunger games)
Mulan and Shang (Mulan)
