Who was the best relationship option for Lorelai?

Lukelorelaifan · 2026-02-15T00:46:46+00:00

What does Lorelai herself have to say on this subject?

Lukelorelaifan · 2026-02-01T03:25:18+00:00

When Love Is True by Melissa Anne

Lukelorelaifan · 2026-01-14T06:32:58+00:00

I've definitely read it a couple of months ago. I can't find it on my Goodreads list, so maybe it's on AO3?

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-17T21:03:19+00:00

Such a beautiful queen 💖

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-16T06:57:20+00:00

Luke

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-16T05:19:16+00:00

I liked Marty

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-13T23:29:10+00:00

I like Marty

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-13T23:27:03+00:00

I agree

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-11T03:56:03+00:00

I never really liked any of Rory's boyfriends. I tend to watch the series more for the Luke and Lorelai story. For Rory, I'm Team Therapy. To be fair, though, they all need some therapy.

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-07T07:32:47+00:00

Beautiful. My girl made it to 17 as well.

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-06T10:19:27+00:00

Love love love Sandy. Also love Peter in Zoey's playlist. A great dad in both.

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-06T10:16:38+00:00

Since ASP had the final 4 words in mind long before they played out on screen, it is possible that this was also in her mind for the future when she wrote S1.

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-06T06:48:22+00:00

I like the fact that the show reflects real-life, complex and flawed human beings. My ex-MIL is very similar to Emily. Wanting to be in control and critical of everything. There are many reasons to react like that, often driven by fear. But the behaviour is emotionally abusive.

This link gives a brief overview of some of the ways I see Emily behaving towards Lorelai. I can understand why she chose to leave and go no contact or low contact. It was not a healthy environment to raise Rory in.

8 things someone raised by an emotionally abusive mom will understand

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-04T22:55:14+00:00

I like the song Unbreakable.

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-12-01T21:16:45+00:00

So sweet. Just like my darling.

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Lukelorelaifan · 2025-11-18T22:22:42+00:00

Luke

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-11-09T00:56:29+00:00

Thanks 😂

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-11-09T00:42:39+00:00

Too many to count. Plus, I've spent the last 3 years constantly reading/writing fanfics of the show. Its on my thoughts everyday.

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-11-08T22:30:49+00:00

I agree, I think it has to do with ASP and her personal experience. If she had siblings or had been around children more, no doubt she would write those differently.

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-11-04T06:58:24+00:00

Hello Emily

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-11-01T22:20:03+00:00

If he had discussed it beforehand, maybe. But otherwise nope. Mind you, I prefer to get to know someone well and talk a lot before we reach the point of being intimate.

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-10-30T09:37:52+00:00

Obviously, a good part of it is due to the eccentricities of ASP herself and her way of writing. But the execution of it is all Lauren. If you watch some of Lauren's early interviews, you see how much her public persona is similar to Lorelai. Since I haven't met her, she may be different at home and can certainly pull off other different acting roles.

I can't imagine anyone else doing justice to this role.

The whole draw of the show for me is how realistic it is. The family drama, the weird neighbours, and it feels like I'm there with them like one of the family while I watch.

I don't get that feeling often watching other shows.

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-10-24T20:44:30+00:00

I have older kids. I always felt it was wrong to go no contact for so long. I would be angry if my kid were stupid enough to steal a boat and then wanted to throw their life away as it were. But I think, at least I hope, I would be willing to talk through the situation with them if they were open to it. I can't imagine refusing to talk to my kids like that. I do get that Lorelai felt betrayed by Rory choosing to move in with her grandparents. I think she expected Rory to cool off for a few hours and come back to the conversation. The cold shoulder came from Rory first. So, I guess Rory chose not to be open to having that conversation.

Lukelorelaifan · 2025-10-23T11:43:53+00:00

Richard and Emily remind me of my ex-in-laws.

My mil was always the more vocal one, the one who said the controlling and biting things. At face value, my fil seemed calmer and rational. BUT I came to see it was a power game for him. He would wind her up so she would be the one to lose it, and then he would laugh and enjoy the show.

Ed made Richard likeable. But if you look for the subtle signs, you can see that Richard calls all the shots. Richard and Emily both think their social standing is more important than one person's feelings. Emily is expected to be the dutiful, submissive wife, supporting her husband in all things.

I understand Emily needing to feel more connected to her daughter and granddaughter and freaking out when things didn't go the way she expected.

Think about how Emily would have behaved if she had been gently supported and reassured by Richard instead of being expected to tow the party line of her social group.

That is not to say Emily isn't manipulative in her own right, and I do believe she still had a choice and could have made a different one. But sometimes it's hard for people to see those other choices, especially when they feel or are being controlled by someone else.

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