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Ktmae1234 wrote: I don't like Belle as a character at all. I'd say she's my least favorite on the show. I loved the actress on Lost, she was one of my favorite characters there so it's not that.

Even in the beginning, I thought she was too docile, too sweet. Rumble was a grade A asswipe and she never lost her temper. Please. I never bought into her falling in love with him. He did nothing to earn her respect or affection. And she settled for that. She was a disappointment to me before she even started forgiving him (over and over) for his betrayals.

I liked her better as Lacey. Let's bring her back. The thing about Lacey is her personality was never good for Mr. Gold because she encouraged his cruel and vengeful self. When he told her about the prophecy, straight up told him to get rid of whoever was standing in his way. Imagine if he had followed her advice. Then Emma + the Charmings + Regina would not only be pissed at Mr. Gold, but at Lacey for her stupid and careless suggestion.

As "sweet" as is the contrast of the romance between Belle and Mr. Gold, I too am getting frustrated. I mean, Belle believes he has changed for good. She's proud of him for turning over new leaf. I don't know what Belle is going to do when she finds out he lied to her *again*, but if I were her, I would be tired of dealing with him. It's true that even when two people love each other, it doesn't mean love will be enough to make their relationship completely smooth sailing and everything will work out on its own. Love is not going to fix someone's flaws or habits, that's the bottom line. A person can only change if he or she truly desires to put thought into action.