on the other hand, Jack does it all the time, which is why I think they work better
If I saw any actual chemistry between them, and if I didn't like Will so much (and thus didn't want to see him screwed over), I might be more amenable to a J/E theory. But it works in some parts of fandom because chemistry is different for everyone (how many fans don't see J/W or J/N? A lot). In that sense, I do believe she needs someone who'll occasionally not put up with her being such a monumental spoiled brat.
because she's got it and she's secure in her powerful femininity
I've said it before, but it's worth repeating because you nailed the very reason I don't usually like young female characters: They haven't figure out what they are yet. I have no patience for this fumbling, stumbling "I'm gonna make bad decisions because I can, and you can't stop me!" phase of life, because I remember how painful it was and I have NO desire to relive that at all. I'm no Tia Dalma, but I'm a lot closer to being like her than I am like Elizabeth - I don't even have patience with a lot of teenage girls. I want to slap them too badly, LOL. (So I guess this means Keira's doing a good job, eh?)
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If I saw any actual chemistry between them, and if I didn't like Will so much (and thus didn't want to see him screwed over), I might be more amenable to a J/E theory. But it works in some parts of fandom because chemistry is different for everyone (how many fans don't see J/W or J/N? A lot). In that sense, I do believe she needs someone who'll occasionally not put up with her being such a monumental spoiled brat.
because she's got it and she's secure in her powerful femininity
I've said it before, but it's worth repeating because you nailed the very reason I don't usually like young female characters: They haven't figure out what they are yet. I have no patience for this fumbling, stumbling "I'm gonna make bad decisions because I can, and you can't stop me!" phase of life, because I remember how painful it was and I have NO desire to relive that at all. I'm no Tia Dalma, but I'm a lot closer to being like her than I am like Elizabeth - I don't even have patience with a lot of teenage girls. I want to slap them too badly, LOL. (So I guess this means Keira's doing a good job, eh?)