Very odd: In about close to ten sessions, or stageplays that I’ve conducted, it was only in the last one where Grace walked out of the apartment and her marriage. Then, on the very next stageplay, Trip walks out! Now nothing new has arisen–although I guess I’d have to go back and see if perhaps the trigger is that I as (whoever) simply did not do enough to help them work things out.
So to me, without peeking yet at the Guidebook, I’m guessing that there is an accumulation of my responses that triggers one of maybe just a few possible results:
1. If I’ve been helpful (it seems that either Grace or Trip repeat the same key responses I have given to specifically their questions, or whether I have "pushed" them or not), then they calm down, admit some inner feelings or even indiscretions but seem to understand and be willing to talk. They thank me, "cue" me that I don’t have to say any more, and lead me out. (Can’t fight against this one, I’ve tried running away from them and hiding while refusing to leave–it doesn’t work.)
2. If I’ve been either overly agressive sexually or egg them on towards divorce, they strongly suggest I leave, and seem to band together against me. I’m shown the door.
3. Grace will leave — and this I haven’t yet discovered what I’ve said or done to bring this about, and it is done without any anger, just a kind of "this isn’t going to work, it’s over."
4. Trip will leave — same as above, usually comes after an acknowledgement of their own needs and desires.
5. This hasn’t happened yet, but I’d love it if they hugged and kissed and brought out the chips and dip.
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