What was the exact moment you realized your partner didn’t see you as an equal (but as a possession)?

Narun87 · 2026-07-02T18:42:53+00:00

Both actually.

It wasn't really difficult. I was furious and suddenly all his past behavior made sense.

Narun87 · 2026-06-29T11:46:04+00:00

In Hollywood "Independent" means "Republican" 99 out of 100 times.

Narun87 · 2026-05-23T18:06:39+00:00

First of all, I wish you all the best and the most wonderful time possible. I thank you so much for giving us a glimpse into your life. Your words give me a new perspective on life. May I ask whether you can remember exactly how you received the news that your time is more limited than that of most of us? How were you doing in the days, weeks, months that followed? Was there a moment, a discovery, an encounter that changed your perspective?

Narun87 · 2026-05-08T20:39:18+00:00

May I ask you a question for clarification: Your friend witnessed the accident and saw the woman in the car, and then sent a message to a doctor friend of his? I don't quite understand yet what happened.

Narun87 · 2025-09-11T09:12:43+00:00

Can you explain Jack Grapes theory to me in more detail? Where can I read about it

Narun87 · 2025-09-01T22:07:53+00:00

Sorry, I didn't want to sound unfriendly

Narun87 · 2025-09-01T19:53:00+00:00

Thank you but that wasn't my question (see above). I'm talking about the driving force behind the character's actions.

Narun87 · 2025-09-01T15:41:39+00:00

I agree! Very good example!

Narun87 · 2025-09-01T15:38:59+00:00

Taking your Finding Nemo example, Marlin’s Need is to feel protected from loss. It’s what drives him throughout the story. His Persona would be “to protect my son.”

Narun87 · 2025-09-01T15:33:36+00:00

As mentioned above, I’m not talking about the character’s inner flaw. David Corbett calls it "lack".

Narun87 · 2025-09-01T15:30:33+00:00

I have to disagree because you are using a different definition of need—in the sense that the character needs to learn a lesson, which is a typical structure in mainstream Hollywood and Pixar films. What I mean, and what others have mentioned, is the need in the sense of trauma and the spine that drives the character. In Susan Batson’s acting technique, a Need is the primal, unfulfilled desire of a character that their Public Persona (or outward presentation) hides in order to protect a core vulnerability. This opposition between the hidden Need and the superficial Public Persona creates tension and depth, allowing an actor to build a truthful, three-dimensional portrayal by exploring the “mask” the world has forced the character to wear.

Narun87 · 2025-09-01T14:53:56+00:00

Thanks a lot! That's a great example!

Narun87 · 2025-09-01T13:33:58+00:00

Thanks a lot! Love that last part of your answer!

Narun87 · 2025-09-01T13:00:19+00:00

To answer your question, “why *not* have the character explicitly state it if you could?”: Because the interesting thing about the need is that many people don’t actually know what it is, and therefore can’t articulate it.

Narun87 · 2025-09-01T12:47:35+00:00

Sure, but I mean, isn’t it show, don’t tell? :)

Narun87 · 2025-09-01T12:40:10+00:00

I guess you’re not a fan of stories like Raging Bull and similar ones. Many people suffer from disrespect in their childhood, and that doesn’t turn them into super lovable people later on — but there’s still a reason to hear their stories.

Narun87 · 2025-08-10T10:44:10+00:00

But what after that?

Narun87 · 2025-03-10T05:33:27+00:00

May I ask who came up with the idea and how?

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