Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-25926288-20151211170125/@comment-25926288-20170516221838

Now, I'm not coming from some angle to bash them into oblivion. I think there are pros and cons with their relationship. It's just that Hook indirectly drags Emma down (at times). It's not to say he doesn't try hard for her. To do a brief aside, it's like Rumple and Belle. Belle does only positive things for Rumple and his nature, while Rumple only really drags Belle down. Rumple supports her, offers some encouragement every now and again, but she's been knocked down a couple of points. Same wtih Robin and Regina, etc. (Likely due to the character dynamics between Emma, Regina, Rumple, and their props.)