Becca is introverted, bookish, and guarded. Brett is the popular jock with hidden depth. Both feel authentic, and their vulnerabilities (Becca’s fear of abandonment, Brett’s pressure to be perfect) are handled with care.
We are conditioned from childhood to fear the fall. We are told to "watch our step," "play it safe," and avoid risks that might lead to failure. In our minds, falling is synonymous with defeat, embarrassment, and pain. the upside of falling