>>The problem is worst with some of the boys, who get interested in her because of her enigmatic and aloof nature, demand her attention -- but then get hurt feelings and sulk when she continues to be her weird, introverted self instead of fawning over them like they expect.<<
Common pattern in so-called 'romance,' both on and offscreen.
>>The scriptwriters seem to have inserted obligatory boyfriend candidates because it's expected for a teen show, but Wednesday is having none of that bullshit.<<
Most people want friends or partners who enhance their life, and someone like Wednesday (who hates social stuff) wouldn't feel obligated to put up with she considers a substandard relationship dynamic. Add in that she seems to have fairly uncommon interests even for her subculture, and it isn't terribly surprising that she hasn't found many people she considers worth her time.
The whole Season 1 finale /may/ incentivize at least a few people (most notably Xavier) to be more patient with Wednesday's quirks.
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Date: 2023-03-26 11:58 pm (UTC)Common pattern in so-called 'romance,' both on and offscreen.
>>The scriptwriters seem to have inserted obligatory boyfriend candidates because it's expected for a teen show, but Wednesday is having none of that bullshit.<<
Most people want friends or partners who enhance their life, and someone like Wednesday (who hates social stuff) wouldn't feel obligated to put up with she considers a substandard relationship dynamic. Add in that she seems to have fairly uncommon interests even for her subculture, and it isn't terribly surprising that she hasn't found many people she considers worth her time.
The whole Season 1 finale /may/ incentivize at least a few people (most notably Xavier) to be more patient with Wednesday's quirks.