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I’m sorry to the transmascs/men who were fearmongered into believing that testosterone would make you ugly, or that any form of masculinity was objectively dangerous and evil.

I’m sorry to the transmascs/men who were told that they were too stupid and naive to know what they wanted.

I’m sorry to the transmascs/trans men whose identities were mocked, shamed and belittled.

I’m sorry to the transmascs/trans men who were slammed as fetishizers for expressing the desire to be gay men.

I’m sorry to the transmascs/trans men who’ve been called everything from daughter killers to predators-in-the-making.

I’m sorry to the transmascs/men who don’t feel like they have any community behind them.

I’m sorry to the transmascs/trans men who have been forced to detransition.

I’m sorry to the transmascs who have been forcibly impregnated, put into arranged marriages, or denied basic autonomy.

I’m sorry to the transmascs/men who died before ever getting to live.

I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.

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Feliciano and Yao love to have cooking contests, which can be speed tests or trying new recipes from around the world. 

They sit together and paint all the time, but Feli always breaks the silence with random thoughts of his. 

Yao always keeps pasta in the pantry for Feli, he only eats it when Feli cooks it. 

Feliciano always brings over peace offerings (essential oils, new paints, etc.) when he stresses Yao out with all his energy.

Things to consider when writing about Romance!!!

⊹ Why do these two people actually like each other. "They're both hot" is not enough. What specifically draws them together? Shared trauma? They make each other laugh? They challenge each other? Similar worldviews or completely opposite ones that balance out? Give them actual chemistry based on personality not just physical attraction!!

⊹ What's stopping them from getting together immediately. External obstacles like war, forbidden love, wrong timing? Internal ones like fear of vulnerability, past trauma, thinking they're not good enough? Both?

⊹ How does the romance affect the main plot. Does it help or hinder the protagonist's goals? Create complications? Give them something to fight for? Romance subplots that are completely separate from the main story feel tacked on!!

⊹ What's the pacing. Do they fall for each other slowly over time or is it fast and intense? Slow burn is great but you need moments of progress. Instant attraction is fine but the actual relationship should still develop.

⊹ How do they communicate. Do they actually talk about their feelings or just pine silently for 200 pages? Can they have difficult conversations? Do they understand each other or constantly misread situations?

⊹ What do they disagree about. Couples who agree on everything are boring. What are their fundamental differences? How do they handle conflict? Do they fight fair or is it toxic? Can they compromise or does someone always give in?

⊹ How do other characters react to the relationship. Supportive friends? People who think it's a terrible idea? Jealous exes?

⊹ What does each person bring to the relationship. Is it balanced or does one person do all the emotional labor? Do they make each other better or worse? What do they each need vs what do they want?

⊹ What are their love languages. Physical touch? Words of affirmation? Acts of service? Quality time? Gifts?

⊹ How does their past affect this relationship. Previous heartbreak? First love? Trust issues from family stuff? Abandonment fears?

⊹ What's the power dynamic. Are they equals? Is one person in a position of authority? Does one have more experience? Unbalanced power dynamics need to be addressed not ignored!!

⊹ How physical is the relationship and when. First kiss timing? Is there sexual tension? Do they hold hands? Are they touch-starved and finally have someone? What's appropriate for your genre and audience??

⊹ What's at stake if the relationship fails. Just heartbreak or something bigger? Will it destroy the friend group? Ruin the mission? End an alliance?

⊹ Do they have lives outside each other. Friends, hobbies, goals that have nothing to do with the romance? Couples who only exist for each other are codependent and boring :(

⊹ What's the "oh" moment. When does each person realize they're in love? Is it dramatic or quiet? Same time or does one person know way before the other? Multiple realizations?

⊹ How do they support each other through the plot. Do they have each other's backs? Believe in each other? Or does the relationship become a weakness enemies exploit?

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List of fun and not-so-fun quirks to give your characters and add some depth to their personality.

Communication:

Overusing specific phrases.

Talking with their hands like as if they're an orchestra conductor.

Has an easy 'tell' when they're lying.

Laughing at the worst moments (awkward/sad situations or laughing when in pain).

Is unable to insult anyone.

Is unable to swear.

Must always pace when talking for longer than 10 seconds.

Habits & Behavioural:

Kleptomaniac.

Needs background noise to sleep.

Has to check they've locked the front door multiple times.

Eats at very specific and exact times of the day and cannot function without doing so.

Doesn't close doors behind them. Or must close doors behind them.

Always forgets to turn the light off.

Must sit facing the door. Or must sit facing away from the door.

Drums fingers impatiently.

Hums when alone.

Emotional & Personality:

Cries when angry.

Laughs when uncomfortable.

Refuses to admit when they need help.

Accidentally apologies to the object when bumping into things, thinking they bumped into a person. Even if they're alone.

Gets overly attached to objects of certain shapes.

Always finds something to complain about, even if they're enjoying it.

Must always choose chaos.

Closes their eyes and picks at random when faced with an option, just because the idea of choice is too bothersome.

Skills (or lack thereof):

Can fall asleep anywhere at anytime, regardless of the situation.

Knows facts about very specific things (animals, locations, people)

Sense of direction (always gets lost, or always knows where to go).

Weirdly good at x niche talent.

Unusually bad at x talent.

Photographic memory.

Physical:

Chain smoker.

Unique allergies.

Ambidextrous or left-handed.

Excessive cologne/perfume.

Must always wear gloves.

Can't hold eye-contact, or only makes eye-contact.

Stands way too close or too far when near people.

Fidgets with sleeves and rings.

100 random non-social media websites, 20 offbeat youtube channels to check out, 20 online missions to do instead of scrolling on social media -- the internet is so much bigger than the algorithms would have us think so I hope this inspires you to go out and explore!