I recently encountered a blog on here that got me rather disheartened. It was a rant of sorts about the pointlessness of "waifuism" and the individual's frustration with bronies claiming to love the mane six and how unrealistic they think it is.

I'm creating this entry to counteract that one, I suppose. I think it's perfectly okay to crush on a fictional character, and now I shall tell you why.

Take me, for example. I'm in love with Twilight Sparkle, and I think we would get along wonderfully were we to exist in the same universe. Yes, I realize she's a fictional character, and yes, I realize she will not be real during my lifetime. As long as I realize this, what problem is there with me crushing on her? I can still live my life normally, and who knows, maybe ask a girl of this world to marry me someday. And while I will get to know that girl much better than Twilight, and perhaps fall in love with her ten times more, Twilight Sparkle will always have a special place in my heart.

If she were real, there is an extremely slim chance that she would choose to be with me out of all the other Twilight fans in the world. This is what that other blog pointed out, and to this I say, is it really necessary to set flame to others' fantasies? Dreaming about being with her makes me happy. What's it to anyone else if I love her? I don't understand. If we wished to be realistic, why would we be on a forum about talking, pastel-colored ponies? There is absolutely no need to ruin the wishes and hopes of another because one wishes to "set things straight" or to "keep things realistic".

Long live the fantasies of this world! To those who are also in love with a fictional character, be it MLP, or some other fandom, I say, don't ever give up hope! Keep on dreaming, and don't let people dash your dreams. Let your dreams and yourselves flourish, and live!