Hi, I saw your post about writing emotional scenes and thought I'd come say hi. I'm currently writing the hardest story I've ever written because it involves various types of abuse (including rape). It's taken me 2 years to get 10 chapters, because I refuse to write cliche or cheesy and unbelievable plot elements. I want it to feel "real", you know? If ever you wanna talk more about how to write these emotional 'reveal' moments, lemme know! I too have an unresponsive/distant gf character. I wanted to show that though she's a nice person, she has no idea how to handle the situation, and ends up alienating the one person who needs her support (the victim of the abuse).