: First, consider how much you actually want the love triangle element. If you've managed to write a compelling, believable couple with good chemistry, you've already done better than a lot

First, consider how much you actually want the love triangle element. If you've managed to write a compelling, believable couple with good chemistry, you've already done better than a lot of romance writers. Does the extra relationship add more to the story than it takes away?

If so, try thinking of it in terms of satisfaction. What does your protagonist want out of a relationship that Love Interest A doesn't provide and Love Interest B can? Even if the latter relationship would be less appealing in the long term, a sufficiently strong unfulfilled desire could give her the motivation to at least try it out temporarilyâ€”especially if it's an impulse decision. Is your protagonist the type to jump headfirst into things without thinking? If so, it'll be easier to justify the switch; if not, you might need to give her some extra incentive.

No one's perfect, after allâ€”and if they are, that's a good sign to reexamine the character. Putting desires aside, what does Love Interest A do or say that she dislikes? A recent particularly-potent bout of whatever it is could weaken her attachment at the critical moment. (Take care to have that tension build naturally over time, though, lest the break feel cheap or contrived.)

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