If only I could find someone who had that or lots of whips and yes, the unattainable. I call it the romeo and Juliet factor :)Ĥ September 2012 at not sure he'll apreciate being called 'current hubby'. Great post! Here is another one for your list. Bookmarked this and I will have to make sure I'm writing a believable and legit love story. I'm currently writing my very first 'romantic' story line. I'd add integrity to the list because that was how I turned the corner on friendship to love with my now husband! What an awesome post! Gave me a lot to think about as romance is a component of my WIP. I was in my late 40s when I met current hubby and one of the most important reasons I fell in love is that he was the first man who totally loved and accepted me for who I am (and I was very overweight at the time). I also think it depends on age and where we are in our lives. Too often the writer knows why the characters like each other, but the details are left vague. assertive-non assertive.Ĥ September 2012 at problem I find is when attraction is instant or unspecified, which is very common in most WIPs I think all those qualities you mention are reasonable, but it's how you realise that attraction on the page. :) Humour, character's action and qualities - like kindness.Others are attracted to their complete opposites. Some physical attraction does have to be there, but mostly I thing people fall in love when another person because of something they do or an attitude that is appealing. Will add to the list.īeing impressed by someone's actions/attitude is usually how I write my character's love. Intelligence can also be very attractive.ģ September 2012 at How could I have missed that easy coming up with this list as I'm very also good one. I agree with Melissa that laughter can be the spark of a great love affair. I think the first couple ones combined were the reason for the attraction in my second book. Yes, physical can pull us in (especially us guys) but there has to be something more. Interesting post with lots to think about.Įxcellent list of reasons. I wrote about a couple falling in love because they made each other laugh and provided balance for each other's personalities.

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