I deleted the last entry because I figured out what was bothering me as I was worked on one of my manuscripts the other night. The novel is about the main character coming to terms with the death of his mother. Of course, to write this with the correct emotion and sensitivity required, I used my feelings regarding the death of my own mother. And I wondered why I was feeling blue afterwards...
In any case, I think drawing on personal experiences and your emotional responses to them is a great way to make sure your character's feelings come off as real and not forced. You just have to be prepared for the emotional baggage that comes along with it!
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