Possible romantic relationships

[Forlong 1,726]

Time for fun with fan speculation. There have been a few episodes looking into romantic relationships in the show, so there is a chance there are more in season 3. What do you think they should/will do with this?

 

First of all, I have to say that I think they should confirm Rainbow Dash to be straight. I just find that making her gay would be stereotypical. Then again, maybe I just want to spite the media for concluding she was gay based on generalization.

 

I think Rarity is the pragmatic choice for exploring new relationships. She's a loved character and she is the only one of the mane 6 that is actively looking for somepony. The most reasonable plot would be the "right guy was right in front of you" lesson. The only tricky part is figuring out the perfect stallion for Rarity. He'd have to be cultured, but relaxed to act as a calming agent for Rarity.

[Akemi Homura 7,680]

Well, we can safely say that Rarity hates Blueblood's type. The stereotypical kind of royalty where they appear to be only caring of themselves and their lifestyle to give a damn about anyone else.

 

Someone like Fancypants comes into mind. He's from Canterlot, but he's not haughty or easily subjected to the entourage (if at all). He's friendly, down-to-earth, but still very classy and professional, and is open to new things. I'd say that within time, Spike can learn all that by being more around Rarity and learning the tools of the trade.

[duidamasterXD 9,627]

Given the target audience of the show I don't really see them doing an episode centered around this. Perhaps as a subplot, or if someone is reading way too much into a situation a la Shipping Goggles. I think the farthest they'll go in show are things like the implied shipping in the Canterlot Wedding photos (with occasional Rainbowpie or Flutterdash implications in the background )

 

I guess they could do something with Rarity though, although then they'd have to make whoever dates her a recurring character and I don't quite know how that would work.

 

Overall I wouldn't mind an episode about romance but I doubt we'll get one

Edited October 31, 2012 by DashForever

[ConfettiBoom 35]

What if Fluttershy found a boyfriend (Angel forced her to be his girlfriend (optional)) and became very romantic, that would be veeeery weird. But there are not a lot of ponies that could be Fluttershy's type.

[Devious Detonation 442]

What about my ponysona gets related to Octavia and then--

 

 

 

Wait... Forget that thing up there.

 

Well, I am highly expecting one of the CMC to find a soul mate and have an heartbreak right after that... But I can say little about S3.

[Shankveld 4,949]

Rarity is clearly their ONLY option for romantic exploration, considering she's the oldest of the mane six and has her own successful business, it's only natural for her to want to seek out somepony to share her life with.

Rarity is so wonderful, it's hard to imagine anypony being worthy of her.

And I'd melt and cry over everyone of her relationship endeavors.

~

 

one can dream

Edited November 7, 2012 by Shankveld

[Rainbow Awesome Dash 29]

It would be nice to have some romance with Rarity, but as this show is targeted for little kids, I'm not sure it would happen. I'm sure we would all love that though.

[Inactive01 5,299]

Why not we have an episode about one of the fillies having a crush on someone? We've already established that having an episode about romantic relationships wouldn't really work because this show's aimed at children.

 

The episode could involve Sweetie Belle or Twist even (see beginning of Hearts and Hooves Day). It's a bit risky considering I'm not sure what one can learn from such events, but why not give it a go? Many children's shows have discussed the topic. Why not let MLP provide something really original?

[Dusty Soul 2,611]

Rainbow Dash seems like a cool character to have a special somepony. I could just imagine a total badass stallion comes to town, but actually has no interest in her, but she starts going all Rarity on him.

 

Rarity would also be a great main pony in a relationship themed episode.

[Rooish 47]

I kind of hope that they don't get into romantic relationships. Well I guess Rarity can. I'd rather enjoy some non-romantic fun when watching cartoons!

[Batbrony 16,055]

I agree with Shankveld that Rarity is really the only one of the Mane 6 who could feasibly, at least in the middle of the show's production, get into a relationship with some stallion (or Spike, can't count the persistent little trooper out just yet! ). However, if any of the other Mane 6 got into a relationship with some stallion, I can't really speculate who would, but I will say this; I think it would only happen towards the end of the show's production, and I mean the end of its entire production! So hopefully that doesn't happen anytime soon, as interesting a concept as it is.

Edited November 1, 2012 by Batbrony

[Zygen 6,066]

Rarity is really the only one I can see having any romantic relationship of any type out of the mane 6, but this is a kids show so I don't know if it will ever be a full fledged plot for an episode.

Then again hasbro never ceses to amaze me with what they've got on the show with the rating they have... So who knows.

I just hope S3 is epic, as long as that happens I am happy.

[moongarnet77 47]

I believe that Fancy Pants and Rarity would make a great couple. Especially since he was the only Canterlot pony in "Sweet and Elite" who liked for who she was. Unlike Jetset and Uppercrust who only liked her because Fancy Pants liked her, and fluer who only liked her because she was staying in the castle.

[MysteriousMagicMare 4]

I would be really excited if they added a romantic relationship into the show but seeing how their target audience wouldn't get into that it seems very unlikely.

 

IF they did however choose to that it would most likely be with Rarity and someone from Canterlot

[vinolent cupcakes 24]

I think Rarity is the pragmatic choice for exploring new relationships. She's a loved character and she is the only one of the mane 6 that is actively looking for somepony. The most reasonable plot would be the "right guy was right in front of you" lesson. The only tricky part is figuring out the perfect stallion for Rarity.

*spike enters* " I beleive i may be the le stallion you are looking for?"

yes, i realize that it would never work, but i really want sparity to become canon

[NavelColt 22,880]

Dash/Soarin should become canon. It's already been hinted to!

 

I like the idea that Dash is bi personally, after all, so much awesome cannot be restricted to only one gender. So to me, labeling her one thing or the other is not something I think they should outright say. If Dash ever got into a relationship, they can just focus on that, and not feel the need to say one thing or another.

 

In a general sense, I think the Mane Six specifically don't need to suddenly start obtaining relationships. The show's focus is friendship and the lessons you learn from them. Having one or two episodes focusing on one of the ponies trying to date or something would make sense, but an on-going relationship I don't really see happening. If it did happen, I question how well it could be done.

[Flutterdasher 115]

I don't know if they will really do anything about "pairings" in this show just because the whole point is their friendship. However if they were to do pairings I would love to see Fluttershy and Big Mac together, I think that would just be so cute!

[With A Bang 23]

Well, I feel like they could make a romantic-relationship-themed episode that would work for both the target audience and us. I mean, even little kids have to learn about love sometime, right? Plus, it could connect back to friendship. Like 'don't let the shiny new toy (a.k.a. boyfriend or girlfriend) distract you from the friends that have been there for you. Something like that, anyway.

[Shankveld 4,949]

Dash/Soarin should become canon. It's already been hinted to!

 

 

Soarin is already in a relationship with pie,

there is no room for Rainbow Dash is his heart .

Luckily if RD is bi, she shouldn't worry. She's got lots of options ~

[Motion Spark 7,807]

First of all, I have to say that I think they should confirm Rainbow Dash to be straight. I just find that making her gay would be stereotypical. Then again, maybe I just want to spite the media for concluding she was gay based on generalization.

you have to be specific of what kind of trajectory you have for your thread, if you are talking about a show focus instead of a speculation focus, then it's ridiculous to think that Rainbow Dash should be straight or lesbian, MLP will never abord a situation as complex as sexuality because it is a kids show after all.

 

in the show I don't see any of the mane6 having a relationship because that's not the focus of the show, and the only pony that was close to have one which is Rarity had a very bad experience with that scumbag asshole motha fucka Prince Blueblood.

and they made it that way, because it would be weird to attach one of the character into a relationship when the focus is friendship. And forget about Spike, there nothing going on there.

[dreaper 136]

The show will never deal with this kind of stuff. The focus of this series is friendship not romance, leave that to fanfiction.

 

Although I really want to see some kind of resolution with Spike's crush on Rarity.

 

And honestly, all that it takes for the series to show us that Rainbow Dash is not gay, is making her have a silly girly crush on a male... for a brief moment and for one episode only.

[Victor van Dort 202]

Though I agree that the show may never go that deep into a character's sexual preferences, I have to say I think Spike and Sweetie Belle might be an acceptable couple. They're presumably the same age and they seem to have the same interests.

[poniesforfun 716]

Since Twilight Sparkle had her surprise character in relation (Shining Armor), the others would have their own episode of a possible romance (not that I mean TS had romantic relationship with Shining Armor just a surprise friend/family). One of them could have a former fiance that her parents set her up with, and another could have an ex-boyfriend making an appearance.

 

But honestly I can do without the boys appearing on the show. Is this how dads feel like when they don't want to see their six little angels getting into any relationship and remain pure at heart? http://mlpforums.com/public/style_emoticons/default/dry.png

Edited November 7, 2012 by poniesforfun

[himanuts 165]

I'd rather they keep the romance/shipping factor away from the mane six. Leave it with secondary and background characters. That way it doesn't take focus from the show's initial message or threaten to ruin or alter character relationships and dynamics core to how the show flows.

[iLegovideo 152]

Hmmm, what if Cherlee and Big Mac got together...for real... FOR EVA!!! . I would actually want to see the CMC freak out again. But it'll be interesting if Rarity found her REAL Prince Charming, no not you, spike. It'll be interesting for Fluttershy to go out in the world, and you know...