14 TV Couples That Are #RelationshipGoals
There are a lot of couples on TV, and those couples elicit a lot of emotions in us. Some make us curse at the screen, and others make us go aww. Then, there are some we just want to shake, or, alternatively, lock into an empty room together until they figure out their issues.
But there are other couples. The ones we look at and go: That’s it. That’s what a couple should be.
They are the ones that have it all (mostly) figured out. The role models.
So, here are 14 TV couples that are #RelationshipGoals:
1. Cory and Topanga, Girl Meets World
We’ve been with them forever. We saw them grow up, fail, get back up. We saw them choose each other. And now, in a development that’s almost like fanfiction come to life, we get to see them reaffirm that choice over and over again.
Because, for Cory and Topanga it’s all about the choice to face life by each other’s side. A choice they keep making.
2. Cam and Mitchell, Modern Family
Supportive? Check. Loving? Check? Hilarious? Double check. Cam and Mitchell prove that you can be somewhat of a stereotype, and still be a perfectly awesome couple.
You don’t have to be original, you don’t have to be edgy, and you don’t have to be anything other than who you are. You just need to have each others’ backs. And they certainly do.
3. Rick and Michonne, The Walking Dead
When you’re facing death every other day, every relationship is heightened. Every love might be a forever kind of love, but Rick and Michonne didn’t just stumble upon each other. They took time. They grew.
Out of friendship, out of respect, out of mutual appreciation, came a wonderful love story. They’re family now. And, on The Walking Dead, that’s the highest form of commitment.
4. Amy and Jake, Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Amy and Jake didn’t go soft because of their relationship. They didn’t stop the things that made them such effective partners. They are still competitive, they still bicker, and they still try to one-up each other all the time.
It’s just that now they let their mutual affection and respect shine through. Now they’re partners in every aspect of their lives. And that’s a beautiful thing.
5. Angela and Hodgins, Bones
They’ve been through hell together, and they’ve made it – together. And they’ve done so not in spite of each other, but because they’ve been there to prop each other up every step of the way.
When one falters, the other one is strong, and vice versa. Because that’s what love is. Being there for the good moments, the bad moments and the in-between. Just being there. All the time.
6. Castle and Beckett, Castle
They’re gone from our TV screens now, but we’ll always remember that Rick made Kate smile and Kate made Rick want to live life instead of hiding in books. They complimented each other.
She made him take things seriously and he made her re-discover her funny side. They made each other better, plain and simple. And isn’t that what you want in a partner?
7. Luke and Lorelai, Gilmore Girls
It’s been a while since we’ve seen them, but Luke and Lorelai have been relationship goals in our minds for years. Because they were friends first. Good friends. Great friends.
And yes, they screwed up – badly, but even when they did, that didn’t stop them from caring, from putting each other first, from being there. What’s the saying? In good times and bad times…
8. Diggle and Lyla, Arrow
John Diggle and Lyla Michaels are equals in every respect of the word. Equals out on the field, equals in their marriage, equals in parenting.
And though it took them a while to get there, the bumps along the way just reaffirm their commitment to doing it right this time. After all, they already know what life without the other is like – and they’re not willing to go back to that.
9. Waverly and Nicole (WayHaught), Wynonna Earp
From the beginning, Nicole wanted Waverly. And yet, she never got pushy or stalkery, she made her intentions clear and waited. It just so happens that Waverly wanted her back.
It also happens that, once they got together, these two put other, more established couples, to shame by allowing each other to do and be and think and feel, without limitations.
10. Snow and Charming, Once Upon A Time
Relationship goals is literally the phrase that describes these two. They are not the fairy-tales we grew up with, no. It wasn’t love at first sight. But it was love nonetheless.
Their love is gentle and passionate, mature and electric. They don’t have to prove anything to anyone. They simply are the couple every other couple aspires to be. Talk about setting a good example for their daughter.
11. Booth and Brennan, Bones
At their core, Booth and Brennan are fundamentally different. And yet they’ve been able to sustain not just a romantic relationship, but form a family, because they’re always willing to listen, always give each other the benefit of the doubt.
That doesn’t mean they suddenly see eye to eye on things, no. But love means compromise, and, yes, sometimes, it also means saying sorry.
12. Jaime and Claire, Outlander
It seems absurd that Claire could travel 200 years into the past to find a man who would treat her like an equal, but that’s exactly what Jaime, after a rough start has learned to do.
They trust each other, they rely on each other, and they face life’s troubles as a team. And to think neither of them are exactly the embodiment of our modern ideals!
13. Kensi and Deeks (Densi), NCIS: LA
First partners, then friends, then lovers, Kensi and Deeks have taken the most linear path to a great relationship that we’ve seen in ages. And yet, they’ve never been boring.
You know why that is? Because, at this point, couples who discuss important milestones before taking that step, who share their fears and hopes and who don’t keep secrets from each other are the exception, not the rule.
14. Emma and Hook (Captain Swan), Once Upon A Time
These two haven’t really had a chance to enjoy the fact that they’re true love, but they’ve both proven they’d sacrifice anything for each other, that they’re willing to put the others’ well-being before anything else, and, of course, that they’re each others’ happy endings.
And, honestly, that’s a tall order to live up to. That’s what we all wished we had. That’s the goal.
Agree? Disagree? Have other couples you think are relationship goals? Share with us in the comments below!
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Lissete Lanuza Sáenz
Lawyer. Writer. Columnist. Geek. Falls in madly in love with fictional characters. Hates the color yellow, misogyny, and people who are late. Can always be found with a book. Watches an absurd amount of TV every week, often, while eating coffee ice cream. She has no regrets. You can check out her blog here: Absurday. Lissete is a senior writer for Tell-Tale TV. Follow @lizziethat
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What about Bones’ Brennan and Booth?
They are on the second page. 🙂
Rick and Michonne!!! ???
I voted other. Jaime and Brienne from Game of Thrones
I’d say a big YES to that. Sadly, they’re not officially a couple, which is why they’re not included. But they’re still one of my faves!
They’re not a full-fledged couple yet but I adore Daryl & Carol of The Walking Dead! Daryl thinking of Carol when he’s facing death is everything! They have such a deep respect, admiration, caring & love for each other. I just hope they can finally give in to their feelings & reward themselves by declaring their love for each other. OMG it’s gonna be awesome when it happens in this upcoming season!
I couldn’t vote bc there’s too many couples I love on the list so it’s hard to choose: Jaime & Brienne (GoT), Jamie & Claire, Luke & Lorelei, Daryl & Carol, and Michael & Sara (Prison Break) are all my faves. I don’t love one couple more than the others, I love them all equally!
Cs are not relationship goals unless you want to marry a bullying alcoholic. I agree with Snowing but I would add Jack and Elisabeth from When calls the heart.
Casey and Dawson – Chicago Fire
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