How do I track character relationships in a novel?

Track the relationship itself, not just the two characters involved. Give each important bond a short record with current status, major shifts, scene references, and unresolved tension so you can see how it changes over the course of the book.

Relationship continuity is one of the fastest ways readers notice emotional inconsistency, especially in romance, family drama, and multi-POV fiction.

A simple way to handle it

List the relationships that can change the plot or emotional stakes.
Note the scene where the current status was last confirmed.
Update the record whenever a betrayal, promise, confession, or alliance shift happens.

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