How to alter a plot conflict but retain the same emotional conflict?

A common recommendation seems to be to write what you know emotionally.

I can’t write what I want, so I’m thinking about changing the conflict to reflect a similar emotional struggle.

Here’s an unskilled longline for what I’d write:

“A conflicted wife and mom decides whether to continue the status quo or start a new life on her own after reconnecting with an old friend turns steamy”


What are some conflicts, characters, or storylines that could stir up similar emotions?


In other words, how do I write about me without writing about me?


I’ve seen people suggest this strategy, but I’m lost when it comes to implementation.

 

What emotional conflict were you wanting to to write about but have no experience with?

 

I have experience with the emotional conflict. I want to channel the same emotions into a different external conflict for the readers.

I think I want to hide my story in a different story/conflict/plot.

Does that make sense?

 

I'm sorry no, but its 3 a.m. here so my brain isn't functioning at full capacity.

 

I'll come up with a better way to say it!