FEAR THESAURUS

NEVER FINDING LOVE



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HELPFUL TIP:

A deeply embedded fear often stems from trauma, so it can be helpful to explore emotional wounds that may be a factor. Your character might also become risk-averse, which can create problems in their relationships and limit their fulfillment. And for a character to achieve their story goal, they must overcome any fear-based thinking that's holding them back. The Character Builder is a great resource for pulling all these factors together.
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Many cultures place a high value on finding a romantic partner, and a character who has struggled in this area or feels they're at a disadvantage can begin to fear they'll never find love. This can erode the character's self-perception, lead them to minimize the benefits of other relationships, and cause a sense of dread about the future.

WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE:
Joining many dating websites
Going to clubs and bars to find partners
Attaching too quickly to potential romantic partners
Taking great pains with their appearance
Exercising or working out religiously
Asking people to set them up on dates
Watching movies or shows that focus on romantic relationships
Obtaining nice stuff (cars, homes, jewelry, clothing, etc.) to attract a mate
Being flirtatious and direct
Jumping at any chance for love (any port in a storm)
Avoiding people who inquire about the character's love life
Staying with an incompatible romantic partner rather than be alone
Claiming that all the good ones have been taken 
Pretending that being single doesn't bother them
Trying to be what others want 
Investing in self-improvement books and courses
Measuring happiness by the state of their love life
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COMMON INTERNAL STRUGGLES:
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FLAWS THAT MAY EMERGE:
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HINDRANCES AND DISRUPTIONS TO THE CHARACTER'S LIFE:
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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS IT COULD STEM FROM:
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SCENARIOS THAT MIGHT AWAKEN THIS FEAR :
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HUMAN NEEDS THAT COULD BE IMPACTED:
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GOALS MADE DIFFICULT BY THIS FEAR:
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CONFLICT SCENARIOS THAT OFFER GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES:
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HOW THE CHARACTER CAN MINIMIZE OR OVERCOME IT:
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