Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-25926288-20151211170125/@comment-25926288-20170804133251

CoolDudeAl wrote: You didn't happen to create a different user, just so you could drag up a long inactive thread, just so you could defend Captain Swan more, did you? Lol, I think it may just be a coincedence.

However to address the points, it's all about framing. Saying Regal Believer is unhealthy is pretty nonsensical as they have had a great relationship since season 3.

Timeline: Regian used and lied actively to Henry for a few months (September to March), she tried to change for him, backslide into bad habits, then from that point forward recognized how important Henry was to her.

I know some would point to "Hey, Regina told Henry she didn't want to see him!" However, I guess they didn't get the narrative contrast that was going on because practically minutes later Henry comes home and Regina welcomes him in happily.

I could frame CS as Hook trying to kill/indirectly kill and betray Emma for months. However, I don't use that any more than Regina's lying to Henry because the relationship got better.

Basically, it appears to simply be favoritism. It's favoritism/hatred + "Look at what they did in the past", which would pretty much condemn every couple and relationship on the show.