This list is in no way meant to be comprehensive and is only intended as a varied list to show the potential of aro- and ace- spec protagonists.
- Bonding with a small child
- Reconcilling themselves to a family secret
- Overcoming a phobia
- Finding/building/decorating/creating a home
- Realizing a best-friendship has developed
- Establishment of new traditions
- Long running competition or rivalry
- Learning a new skill
- Coping with a mysterious malady
- Adapting to a recent disability
- Fighting an eating disorder
- Crafting a masterwork
- Preparing for/taking a long trip
- Taming a wild or feral animal
- Training a new pet/work animal
- Finding a new job
- Having a faith crisis