Okay but real talk: the writer also has to be brave enough to let the character make choices the reader might hate. Playing it safe for likability is the enemy of depth.
Authentic voice in internal conflict. Not just 'I want him but I shouldn't.' More like a tangled, repetitive, frustrating loop of thoughts: 'This is a terrible idea. But what if it's not? Remember last time? That was different. Was it? Stop it. Just smile and change the subject.' That messy, non-linear internal debate feels deeply human.
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