Story Building Blocks: Build A Cast Workbook by Hurwitz Diana

Author:Hurwitz, Diana [Hurwitz, Diana]
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Published: 2013-07-15T00:00:00+00:00

Shelby is loyal and committed. If she isn’t in a permanent relationship, she continually searches for one. Once committed, she places her relationship at the top of her list. She is always vaguely dissatisfied.

Conflict Style

Shelby seeks a harmonious, loving relationship and works hard to make it a success. She may need reminders to do the bill paying and housekeeping. She often pushes routine tasks to the bottom of the priority pile. That annoys a partner who expects her to be on top of things. Once committed, she may romanticize a bad relationship in her own mind as a form of protection. She may attribute virtues to her partner that he lacks and place him on a pedestal. She struggles to reconcile the idealistic romance novel relationship with the demands of a real one. She overlooks imperfections for the sake of connection. On a subconscious level, she feels vaguely dissatisfied with all of her relationships because they are never truly “ideal.” She avoids conflict and confrontation. If she ends up with a partner that is all action, no talk, she grows resentful. She values personal space and the freedom to do her own thing. If her partner respects and supports her, she thrives. She is not the possessive or jealous type. She understands her partner’s need to indulge in his own pursuits. She respects his privacy and independence. She rejects hints that something is going on and firmly defends her partner while secretly worrying that she has done something wrong to drive him away.

Deal-Breaker

Shelby resents a controlling spouse. Her need to avoid conflict and criticism is a problem. No matter how a comment is presented, she takes it personally. She responds with irrational emotion. Her distress, and immediate assumption that she is somehow at fault, make her lash out. She manipulates her partner through guilt to obtain the positive feedback she craves. It is a very unhealthy dynamic. She would not leave easily, but will if things become unsatisfactory enough.

Loving Style

Shelby is slow in letting someone close. Once trust has been established, she embraces the opportunity to express her intense love and affection. She is affirming and affectionate. She values the romantic aspect over the physical aspect. She places her partner’s pleasure above her own.

To show growth, Shelby needs to learn how to handle conflict and understand it’s better to tackle problems head on rather than let things fester. She needs to handle criticism.

Love Matches

Shelby is naturally drawn to Dallas, River, and Taylor. Her opposite is Arden.

Note: Your character will argue most with his opposite. He will have a more peaceful relationship with those he is naturally drawn to. He may not end up with any of the people listed. Feel free to pair him with whatever mannequin you like. For more information on how they fare as couples, refer to Story Building Blocks: The Mannequins Face Off.

Who is this character in a relationship with? List the mannequin name and the character name you assign them.

Who would this character like to be in a relationship with? List the mannequin names and the character names you assign them.

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