[spoilers] Harry and Ruth. The Wonder Years.

[Kirayuki]

(27-11-2010 04:47 PM)binkie Wrote:  I have watched this show from the start, and am thoroughly invested in the history of the relationship between Harry and Ruth. I am curious, though, to understand exactly why there is so much support for the idea of Harry and Ruth as a happy (romantic) couple. Do we really think that Harry is right for Ruth, or even good for her, just because he loves her? What would Ruth get out of a long term emotional relationship with Harry except the knowledge that she is loved? She had this kind of relationship with George, and it does not seem to have been what she needed.

I am not trying to undermine the optimism of this thread (I am a big fan of cheesecake myself). I just wonder what it is that we are in fact so invested in when we look at this relationship.

Do I really need a reason?

It's one of the few things I don't want to ask 'why?' about as it will make me choose a reason for my adoration.
It may taint the adoration as a whole if I do that.

In this case I'd rather sit on my 'I'm not listening to reason' cloud and eat cheesecake until my hearts content.