Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-24589671-20141201023147/@comment-25617147-20141201145850

I don't like that whenever people criticise a character, they're called hates. But I agree that the blame should be placed entirely on Rumple. It's not like he's just doing things behind her back and she's turning a blind eye, this time he's actively manipulating and lying to her face. He has rassured and given her (fake) proof of his good intentions multiple times. And what's worst, he's doing so not only to keep her, but also to use her as an alibi for the things he's doing (as long as everyone thinks Belle has the Dagger, he can't be suspected). I agree with ChocolatEyes, he just doesn't deserve Belle.

I agree with you on criticising doesn't usually equals hate. I love Belle as a character, but she's just way too naive. Rumple is definitely to be blamed as Belle doesn't know the whole secret yet, but when she does learn that her husband is two timing her with evil, I hope she packs her bag, and rent a place at Granny's. Her happy ending for me right now is independence.