#i've seen him compared to a couple other tv dislikable characters where the main difference is

[gayofthefae]

Even more than the fact than I’m a Mike defender in his actions, I’m against Mike haters for one main reason:

Mike would agree with them. Shitty friend to Will? Yes. Shitty boyfriend to El? He agrees. Undeserving of both of them? He sure thinks so.

And I will stand up for that little shit because I know he wouldn’t.

#mike wheeler #canon supports the idea that he would say all the things people say about him about himself #i've seen him compared to a couple other tv dislikable characters where the main difference is #they don't dislike those qualities in themselves #they aren't symptoms of deeper issues that are addressed and they aren't self aware #it isn't causing themselves that level of pain too #not like 'this hurts me more than you' just like 'it hurts me too' #stranger things #mike wheeler defender