: Re: Relationship Problems In my plot, there are these 2 characters who were originally close to each other. However, they had an argument and broke up. In the end of the book, though, they get

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I suggest breaking the story into smaller scenes which you approach individually one at a time. Make each scene a connection between the characters that grows slowly over time, each scene bringing them that little bit closer.

Perhaps, at first, they are invited to the same party but refuse to speak to each other. Then something happens, an external event, that forces them to say just a few words.

Later, when they see each other again, the ice is broken. They are able to say a little more to each other, perhaps another event forces them to talk about what happened at the party.

On and on you go, each encounter, each external force, motivating them to come a little closer. That way, you keep the flow and it's not jarring, but believable.

One of my favourite examples of two characters coming together in
spite of the odds against them is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely
Fine. It's a fantastic example of character development and
motivation.

Good luck!

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