im writing a series who's main focus is the temporary nature of relationsihps.
for this ive established three major relationships for the main character
>his romantic relationship
>his friendship
>and his mentor
what are more specific relationships i could explore with side characters. the first that comes to mind is siblings, anything else?
>the first that comes to mind is siblings
Sibling incest?
FUND IT
>>17445694
>never mentioned anything remotely close to incest
>brings up incest
why tho
Seriously? Think about relationships in your own life. Siblings, parents, workmates, boss, friends of friends, acquaintances, ex, childhood friend, an old enemy from school, someone who works in a shop or food outlet that they frequent etc.
>>17445687
the relationship with strangers
His relationship with his waifu
I think it would be interesting to explore the difference between a casual friendship, and a close platonic relationship. How, even though a casual buddy or a super close bro can effect a person, but even then, those relationships can end as soon as circumstances change.
>>17445701
>seriously? you want to spit ball, how dare you not just magically organize your thoughts together
jeez anon, chill your pills. im just asking for a little perspective, a little reminder.
siblings i mentioned, i have some vague plans for parents, so thats good too.
co workers is an interesting one i hadnt considered. i work alone wiht the exception of my boss who is the basis for the mentor relationship.
childhood friend falls under friend id say, though consideringi ts a major exploration i can juxtapose with a childhood friend, so thats some good insight.
'friends of friends' is something i hadnt thought of either. theres a lot that could be explored there, something along the lines of jealousy, in seeing what the mutual friend gets from one that it cant get form the other, and whehter or not it will eclipse you.
old enemy from school id think of rival and i have some plans for that.
>stranger in a food outlet
interesting thought but im not entirely sure what i would explore there in terms of relationship. any suggestions? is there much to explore on a philisophical or spiritual level wiht tihs?
>>17445702
the idea of someone exploring himself in relation to complete strangers is interesting, but im not entirely sure what id do with that. its certainly percalating in my brain now though. there is something to explore there.
>>17445709
interesting, that's sitting in my brain. the 'those relationships can end as soon as circumstances change' thing is pretty much the basis of the series. by the end of the series each relationship will end in some way or another.
could you go on about how oyu think the two compare or differentiate? i feel like theres the beginning of an idea, the juxtaposition of someone you are close with and someone you are just casual with. theres something i can explore there im just having trouble putting my finger on it.
i imagine that exploring the different kidns of friendship, both past and present, would be a fun thing to do on the way to ending the main friendship.
>>17445701
to clarify, my plans are to explore the nature of the relationships themselves, and why they end, not just set him up with random relationships to go on adventures with.
>>17445738
Explore all relationships with genitals.
That's the juicy stuff that all people want to read.
>>17445687
Maybe you should work on your writing skills first.