Look, you don't know shit about promoting a disco party” (06:50-07:03 Shameless, “The American Dream”)This scene describes an interpersonal conflict between Lip and Fiona, thus “the process by which one person […] frustrates another from obtaining a desired outcome” ( Beheshtifar and Zare 401), visible through Lip's lack of confidence and conflict between realistic realities – and unrealistic beliefs and goals. It is therefore significant to know that the lack of support and mutual distrust lead to a situation that is getting even worse. Later Lip resumes the dispute. Lip: “So ghetto girl thinks she can live the American dream, huh?” Fiona: "Maybe it's my time, Lip." Lip: “It don't work like that, sis. When you're poor, [the only way to make money is to steal or scam it, [..]” (36:25-36:38 Shameless, “The American