CONFLICT THESAURUS

BEING PRESSURED TO CONFORM



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HELPFUL TIP:

Conflict is your story’s secret sauce, supplying tension, relationship friction, and complications to a character’s journey. It comes in a million different forms, so identify the obstacles and problems that will hit your character the hardest by using the Character Builder to uncover their primary insecurities, fears , and desires. Don’t forget to include everyday conflict scenarios that will frustrate them and keep the pressure high.
CATEGORY:
Relationship friction, loss of control, power struggles, moral dilemmas and temptations

EXAMPLES:
Being pressured to look a certain way to fit in
The character's political beliefs being ridiculed
The character being pressured to conform in their sexuality
The character's religious views being attacked 
Having to act a certain way or maintain certain ideas to impress influencers
Being pressured to observe specific practices and rituals
A sociopath or psychopath needing to pretend to be like other people to retain their freedom

MINOR COMPLICATIONS:
Needing to lie 
Being polite when the character doesn't feel like it
Having to cater to certain people or make them feel important
Arguing with others about their unreasonable expectations
Being ridiculed by others
Being criticized for not measuring up
The character needing to convince others that their viewpoint isn't a threat
Spending money to fit in (buying memberships, the right kind of car, a nice house, etc.)
Having to adopt expected practices
Not being able to pursue personal interests or talents
Having to make excuses for minimal enthusiasm, failing to participate, or lackluster efforts
The character getting caught doing something they shouldn't and having to talk their way out of it

POTENTIALLY DISASTROUS RESULTS:
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RESULTING EMOTIONS:
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POSSIBLE INTERNAL STRUGGLES:
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PEOPLE WHO COULD BE NEGATIVELY AFFECTED:
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NEGATIVE TRAITS THAT COULD MAKE THE SITUATION WORSE:
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IMPACT ON BASIC NEEDS:
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WOUNDS THIS COULD LEAD TO:
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POSITIVE TRAITS TO HELP THE CHARACTER COPE:
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POSITIVE OUTCOMES:
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