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I swear to you, it ends with me.
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A promise to the son I am growing:
I swear to you, it ends with me.
When you touch me, you fill me.
I am home.
I miss you.
Juansen Dizon, i am the architect of my own destruction
Stages Of Writing A Love Story
1. The Setup (Separate Worlds)
Each character is introduced in their own emotional world. We see:
Their wounds, needs, and flaws
What they want vs. what they actually need
Why love is currently not working for them
This stage sets up why the romance matters.
2. The Meet Cute or First Collision
They meet in a way that creates friction, curiosity, or disruption. This can be cute, hostile, awkward, or intense — but it must change something for both of them.
3. Attraction and Tension
They feel drawn to each other, but:
There are obstacles (external or internal)
They deny, resist, or misinterpret their feelings
Chemistry builds through proximity, conflict, or emotional glimpses
This is the slow pull stage.
4. Forced Proximity or Emotional Intimacy
Circumstances push them together:
Working together
Traveling together
Being trapped together
Sharing secrets or vulnerability
This is where emotional bonding starts, even if they don’t admit it.
5. The First Shift (Romantic or Emotional Breakthrough)
A moment changes the nature of their relationship:
First kiss
Confession
One saves the other
A moment of deep understanding
After this, the story is no longer “will they notice each other?” but “what does this mean now?”
6. The Honeymoon or Hope Phase
Things feel good. There’s closeness, trust, or passion. The reader is allowed to believe the relationship might actually work.
This makes the coming conflict hurt more.
7. The Break (The Black Moment)
Something shatters the relationship:
A betrayal, lie, misunderstanding, or revelation
A fear or wound resurfaces
External pressure pulls them apart
This is the emotional low point of the romance.
8. The Growth and Choice
Both characters grow:
They confront their flaws or fears
They choose love intentionally, not accidentally
They become capable of sustaining the relationship
This is where love becomes a decision, not just a feeling.
9. The Reunion and Resolution (HEA or HFN)
They reunite with honesty and emotional maturity. The story resolves with:
A Happily Ever After (HEA) or
A Happy For Now (HFN)
The emotional promise of the genre is fulfilled.
✦ Why This Structure Works
Romance isn’t just about attraction — it’s about emotional transformation through love. Each stage:
Builds intimacy
Introduces risk
Forces growth
Rewards vulnerability
That’s why it feels satisfying.
— Melissa Cox
And if I'm meant to be alone, please take away my desire to be loved.
k.b. // unknown
Pregnancy has so far provided me too much clarity.
Right now, that clarity is showing me that my child won’t have the family I thought they would have.
Do you think they’ll believe the money was worth it when they end up alone?
Chat. I love her. She says she loves me, but sometimes I wonder.
“Apologize to your body. Maybe that is where the healing begins.”
— Nayyirah Waheed
“Just remember that sometimes, the way you think about a person isnt the way they actually are.”
— John Green