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But what is it about these messy, complicated relationships that keeps us coming back? 1. The Mirror of Reality The tension created when affection is used as
Force your characters into situations where they cannot escape each other. Holiday dinners, funerals, weddings, and long road trips are classic tropes for a reason. Physical confinement forces internal pressure to boil over into public confrontation. Why Audiences Crave Family Drama The tension created when affection is used as
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