AHHHHH THIS IS PERFECT. This is as perfect as it could possibly be.
You know, sometimes I feel as though my interest in Arnold/Helga has waned. As a fic author, I avoid the pairing more often than not because I have a hard time convincing myself that they really will work. You mentioned the feminist viewpoint -- I have a hard time rationalizing the immensity of Helga's obsession, the level at which she defines herself by it. Unless I'm writing AU or angst fic, I have a hard time sorting out how to write a happy, healthy A/H relationship convincingly.
Your fabulous manifesto has given me renewed hope that those two kids can grow up and work things out. That a healthy relationship is within their reach. In a distant future, at least!
Now I'm having all these happy shippy feelings! TY!!!
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You know, sometimes I feel as though my interest in Arnold/Helga has waned. As a fic author, I avoid the pairing more often than not because I have a hard time convincing myself that they really will work. You mentioned the feminist viewpoint -- I have a hard time rationalizing the immensity of Helga's obsession, the level at which she defines herself by it. Unless I'm writing AU or angst fic, I have a hard time sorting out how to write a happy, healthy A/H relationship convincingly.
Your fabulous manifesto has given me renewed hope that those two kids can grow up and work things out. That a healthy relationship is within their reach. In a distant future, at least!
Now I'm having all these happy shippy feelings! TY!!!
Oh, and thanks for reccing my fic! :D :D &hearts