Hey there
Often people talk about want vs need, and how the hero will often sacrifice their want in order to gain their need.
But I'm curious, can gaining the ability to make sacrifices be the need?
I'm developing an idea where a girl pushes away all of her boyfriends because she's never willing to sacrifice her job, home, social life, etc...in order to make those relationships work. Then she meets the ideal guy and all seems good.
However, she gradually comes to understand that making sacrifices is part of any relationship, and ultimately decides to sacrifice her own happiness for his by breaking up with him so that he can pursue his dream. In the end, she'd rather be alone/sad and see him happy rather than get what she wants but knowing he can't chase his dream while in a relationship with her. I hope that makes sense!
So, can learning to sacrifice be a character need? Are there any examples of it being done before?
Thank you
Often people talk about want vs need, and how the hero will often sacrifice their want in order to gain their need.
But I'm curious, can gaining the ability to make sacrifices be the need?
I'm developing an idea where a girl pushes away all of her boyfriends because she's never willing to sacrifice her job, home, social life, etc...in order to make those relationships work. Then she meets the ideal guy and all seems good.
However, she gradually comes to understand that making sacrifices is part of any relationship, and ultimately decides to sacrifice her own happiness for his by breaking up with him so that he can pursue his dream. In the end, she'd rather be alone/sad and see him happy rather than get what she wants but knowing he can't chase his dream while in a relationship with her. I hope that makes sense!
So, can learning to sacrifice be a character need? Are there any examples of it being done before?
Thank you
Comment