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Pop culture has always shaped our lives and mindset, but in the lockdown, everyone's average TV watching hours went up. While some people found new shows to binge-watch, many fell back on trusted favourites and did marathon sessions rewatching old classics. When you watch something so passionately, it impacts the way you look at the world. And while we have a lot of path-breaking television amidst us right now, some of the lead couples and friendship duos from our favourite shows have been so toxic to each other that we would have campaigned for them to break up IRL. As viewers, we're often even aware of this, but we can't help rooting for them, no matter how many times they hurt each other. Let’s take a look at some of the most adored and romanticised friends and couples, whom we all have glorified despite the inherent toxicity in their relationships!
Chuck and Blair
Gossip Girl
While Gossip Girl was on air, most people were rooting for Chuck and Blair, the Upper-East side Queen B and the rich spoilt bad boy. Their romance was intense and perhaps some of us craved that kind of passion in our real life. However, as we grew older, we got wiser. Chuck and Blair brought out the worst in each other. Chuck even traded Blair with his Uncle Jack for a hotel he so desperately wanted to save but the show continued to glorify them as its lead couple. They ended up together on the show, which was a damn shame.
Ross and Rachel
F.R.I.E.N.D.S
Were they ever on a break? Even though they always seemed like endgame and finally get back together in the last season, their relationship was all over the place. Ross' jealousy, Rachel's self-centeredness, her choosing Ross over her career (which probably would lead to a lot of resentment in real life) - none of these issues are small. Chandler and Monica were the much healthier couple on the show but for some reason Ross and Rachel are more popular.
Damon and Elena
The Vampire Diaries
Damon Salvatore is the reason most people watch The Vampire Diaries. There are dedicated “Delena” supporters and most of us were happy after the season finale. Nevertheless, we cannot look past the toxic traits their relationship had. Elena was sired to Damon and he tried to kill her brother! He controlled most of Elena’s decisions and often disregarded her choices. That is not a healthy relationship!
Dean and Rory
Gilmore GirlsRory’s first real boyfriend Dean, loved by all of us and Lorelai, was sweet, handsome and loving towards Rory. However, he might come off as toxic, once you are grown-up. Dean was jealous and possessive as a boyfriend. He wanted Rory to spend all her time with him which wasn’t something she could’ve afforded (her dreams of getting into Harvard were bigger than that). And, he chose to break up with her publicly, not once but TWICE!
Dawson and Joey
Dawson’s Creek
Joey realised that she had a crush on her best friend, Dawson. She would have been better off without him and his feelings. Dawson was too self-involved even while he was with Jen and massively judgemental of what Joey did. She couldn’t talk to him about her feelings, which, really is sad. Once he was out of the picture, she blossomed.
Alex and Piper
Orange Is the New Black
Alex and Piper bring out the worst of each other. Period. They are weirdly addicted to toxic love and both are manipulative and disloyal. They have been a problematic couple since day one. Alex involved Piper in the first place and ratted her out. She is the real reason why Piper is behind the bars. Their lives would have been better if they had walked separate ways.
Veronica and Archie
Riverdale
While Archie Andrews is saving his home town, he is tormented by his girlfriend’s father, Hiram Lodge. Although Hiram and Veronica are not on very good terms, she hardly ever stood up for Archie. Another most evident issue about this couple is that their dynamic is solely sexual despite being romantically involved. Having an open channel for communication is very important for a healthy relationship which is not shown here.
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