There's an assumption in het fandom that it's all about how dreamy the guy is, and if anything is done with the girl it's just to show off how "spunky" and "useful" and "resourceful" she is, so you don't feel ashamed of relating to her. Which is such a waste!
YES. It is! It's a key reason why I don't read that much het anymore, even though I'm into it in theory. There's just not enough about the girl in there, and her arc and development and emotions (except inasmuch as her emotions are fixed by loving the guy).
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There's an assumption in het fandom that it's all about how dreamy the guy is, and if anything is done with the girl it's just to show off how "spunky" and "useful" and "resourceful" she is, so you don't feel ashamed of relating to her. Which is such a waste!
YES. It is! It's a key reason why I don't read that much het anymore, even though I'm into it in theory. There's just not enough about the girl in there, and her arc and development and emotions (except inasmuch as her emotions are fixed by loving the guy).