[Sweetsister]

The form has spent lots of time going over the triangle thatwas Lori Shane and Rick, as well this the complex relationship between Darryland Carol. What about Glenn and Maggie?They are obviously a couple now the “I love you’s have been said” and evenHershel gets the picture. Do you think it will bode well for them in the futureof the TV series? At the beginning it seemed like Maggie was lonely and wantedto blow off steam, I’d say natural under the conditions plus she felt reasonablysafe on the farm even in town. Their love has already caused Glen to “freeze up“at one point because the was thinking of Maggie. I’d like to see Maggie get abit more confident fighting wise as time goes on, so that Glen doesn’t have to “worry”as much. I’m sure he will always worry but I think he worries about the otherin the group and still get the job done. I’d hate for their love to be at faultfor one of their or another members death.

[prince_charming]

I think in some cases it definitely could - Patricia was probably considerably weakened by Otis's death had she said more than ten lines in an entire season...Glenn and Maggie will stick around for a while.

[Gingerwithasoul]

I think this relationship is gonna be great for the show ,so many possibilities with the story I just hope it doesnt end up in disaster for them ,we all know what happens to a loved up couple in other shows usually one of them dies leaving the other one a bit of a nutter.

[Operational Security]

In the long run I don't think I'd say love makes them weaker, I actually think it will make them stronger. IMO, it gives them something to live for.

[Trillian]

Operational Security, on 29 June 2012 - 03:25 PM, said:

In the long run I don't think I'd say love makes them weaker, I actually think it will make them stronger. IMO, it gives them something to live for.

Agreed.  Isn't that what has always kept Rick going?

[Kat]

Trillian, on 30 June 2012 - 12:08 AM, said:

Agreed.  Isn't that what has always kept Rick going?

I think that Glenn and Maggie will have some staying power because they are the epitome of "good love" -- i.e. it isn't corrupted by past history and other assorted issues (reference the trainwreck that is Rick-Lori).

[undeadhero]

well i consider the za a time of war and in a time of war there is no room for love during battle you need tobe focused and percise.



that is what my drill sergeant said although whenever shtf one of the main things that kept me going was love for my family but even more important love for the people along side of me.



so i do not know but from what i have expierienced i would say love makes you stronger but it also make you dumber.

[Sweetsister]

What if there was a “hostage” situation like n “Vatos” (thatturned out OK) however if you have some really, really non friend lies outthere and they have Maggie and the want ALL your supplies especially weaponsand ammo.  I wonder if Glen could give herup for the rest of the group. I think if it were Lori and Rick, Rick might tryand negotiate but he’d do what’s best for the group. I agree that it gives yousomething to live for but at the same time it’s a big weak spot that can bemanipulated by others.

[DoctorManhattan89]

If we're talking strictly in terms of staying alive I think it's a weakness because in a lot of situations they would do very foolish things to protect one another.  But then again wouldn't any of you do that for friends/family/lovers?  I think it's just a natural instinct that couldn't be avoided in any life or death situation along with a zombie apocalypse.  Therefore I would change my mind and say that it's not a weakness but a habit of living.  It gives us something to live for and most people would be devastated if they lost someone without trying to save them because it was better to sacrifice them and stay alive.  After all, the one thing our survivors have left to "survive" for is each other.

[Trillian]

Sweetsister, on 30 June 2012 - 03:46 PM, said:

What if there was a “hostage” situation like n “Vatos” (thatturned out OK) however if you have some really, really non friend lies outthere and they have Maggie and the want ALL your supplies especially weaponsand ammo.  I wonder if Glen could give herup for the rest of the group. I think if it were Lori and Rick, Rick might tryand negotiate but he’d do what’s best for the group. I agree that it gives yousomething to live for but at the same time it’s a big weak spot that can bemanipulated by others.

You have a point.  I wasn't thinking in terms of being manipulated by others.

On the other hand, Rick might just go in guns a-blazin' and kill everyone to get Lori or Carl out of the hands of their kidnappers.

[Sweetsister]

In the case of Maggie and Glen they only "fell in love" after the ZA started, I suppose you can't help your feelings (geez I feel like Mr. Spock) but it doesnt seem like a good idea to put yourself in a vulnerable posistion. Of course the group as a whole will have feelings for one another after spending so much time together and going through such traumatic events, but I dont think its the same (depending on the person) as being in love, for example Glen and Dale were friends and Dales death certainly hurt Glen and the others, but if it were Maggie instead of Dale could Glen pull himself together? I suppose I'm being too picky beacuse of the sceen where Glen "froze" at the bar fight. Andrea lost her sister and she cecame stronger, Carol lost her daughter , she seems the same. After having said this I suppose it isnt a question of "love" but more a question of the individuals character, if tey can "emotionaly" survive the loss of a loved one without loosing themselves as well