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After finally getting around to watching Gilmore Girls Season 1, I found myself increasingly invested in the romantic lives of both Rory and Lorelai. Driven by a strong desire to know what ultimately happened to them, specifically regarding their relationships, I succumbed to temptation and spoiled the entire plot for myself by reading about it online. My main concern centered on who Rory would end up with and whether Lorelai would actually go through with marrying Max. What struck me immediately, and somewhat negatively, was the clear parallel between mother and daughter, especially concerning their difficulties with commitment. It became apparent that they both struggled to fully commit to their romantic relationships, and frankly, I found their commitment issues to be quite frustrating. I have a general aversion to characters who find it difficult to commit to a relationship, especially after expressing their love for someone. Lorelai's treatment of Max was a prime example of this. She repeatedly hurt him throughout their relationship, putting him through emotional turmoil, and yet, at times, she seemed to want him back in her life. Thankfully, in my opinion, Max made the right decision and refused to reconcile with her. Then there's Rory's storyline, particularly the revelation that she sleeps with a married Dean. This was particularly upsetting because I remembered her reluctance to reciprocate Dean's "I love you" declaration back in Season 1. The contrast between her initial hesitancy and her later actions felt like a significant character flaw. Learning about these plot points has led me to dislike both Lorelai and Rory actively. Discovering their future romantic choices and relationship patterns has solidified my negative opinion of them. Because of this, I'm actually relieved that I didn't invest more of my time watching the entire series. Knowing how their stories unfold, I'm content with having stopped where I did and feel like I've avoided wasting valuable time on characters I ultimately wouldn't enjoy watching.