#embodies everything i cannot stand about romance stories - unequal dynamics/character flattening/no 'together' dynamic

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ughhh thinking back on the original atla and lok by association reminds me of how much the writers of these shows just... cannot write a good romance.

#the romance is the worst part of both these shows tbh #embodies everything i cannot stand about romance stories - unequal dynamics/character flattening/no 'together' dynamic #/weird ooc things/the romantic partner being prioritized at detriment to the friends/direct conflict of story themes/etc #ugh. #it's just. not good. lok was a slog for me in certain parts because of the stupid love triangle/cheating thing #sure sure they're messy teenagers but. i felt no romantic tension. it was just irritating. #what was mako's purpose anyways??????? #also i hate the ship war surrounding katara #what if katara just did cool stuff on her own for a bit. what if she didn't have to be romanced at the end. #what if we examined the bloodbending more closely. what about her kindness contrasted with her rage. what about what she wants. #can we focus on that. please. #storyrambles #sorry for negativity on main i just. ughhhhhhh