proclivity

A proclivity is a strong liking or tendency towards something. Think of it like a personal preference that's hard to shake off.

When talking about someone's life, you might hear phrases like "she has a proclivity for drama" or "he has a proclivity for taking risks". This means that they often find themselves in situations where they're drawn into dramatic events or take bold actions. It doesn't necessarily mean they cause these things to happen, but rather that they tend to be attracted to them.

In more formal settings, like psychology or social science, you might hear "proclivity" used as a noun (not an adjective) to describe a recurring pattern of behavior in someone's life. For example: "The study showed that children with anxious parents have a proclivity for anxiety disorders themselves". Here, the word is more about a predictable outcome or likelihood based on past behaviors.

In general, "proclivity" emphasizes that something isn't just happening by chance - it's a genuine inclination or leaning of someone's personality.