Romance plotting ยท Three points of tension
Love triangle chart template
A triangle makes emotional imbalance visible. Track who is pursuing whom, where jealousy sits, and whether the third point is a real choice or simply an old wound.
Who it helps
Romance writers, screenwriters, and roleplayers who want the emotional logic of a triangle to stay readable while scenes change it.
How to use it
Rename all three points, then replace the sample labels with specific feelings or actions. Add a fourth node only if the story truly needs one.
Keep the tension honest
- Give each person a desire, not just a pairing.
- Label the relationship from both sides.
- Decide what choice the triangle forces.