Lori is a strong, selfless, independent, and emotional woman, but also shown to be difficult and demanding at times. Having believed her husband to be dead, that the world was coming to an end, and trying her best to keep herself and Carl safe, Lori became extremely vulnerable and lonely. During this time she began a relationship with Shane, her husband's partner in duty, something that would cause her difficulty throughout the remainder of her life. With Rick's eventual return, she found herself filled with both extreme happiness and extreme guilt. She becomes torn between her husband and Shane; realizing they were both essential to her survival.