The Ground Rules

The rules felt so central to the characters' dynamics—I'm curious whether they were based on real experiences or purely fictional choices. How did the author decide on these particular boundaries?

There were moments when I wondered if the characters' openness was genuine or if it masked deeper reservations. Has anyone else felt the same tension?

The gradual build-up of trust felt very authentic, but I wonder if this was planned from the beginning or developed as the story progressed.