Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-11058666-20150901033946/@comment-4427410-20150912182337

She seemed much more concerned with appearances than with actually caring about her child or husband.

Actually, the villagers were more concerned about appearances. That is why they made Rumplestiltskin and Milah's lives a living hell. Rumplestiltskin's actions during the Orge War had a negative impact upon their lives and their standing in the village. That is why Milah wanted to leave.

You see? Milah is still more villified than Rumplestiltskin.