Complex relationship between several people, e.g., a romantic triangle or a tension between mother and wife. Hesitation, quandary. Confusion as to one’s own feeling and will.
First and unsure steps in a romantic endeavor. Shyness. Sincere intentions. Trying to figure out one’s feelings.
Exhaustion. A complex situation with many conflicting interests. A long battle without a clear outcome. Need to find an ally who will attack the problem from a different direction.