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Old 11-04-2013, 23:39
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As some of you might know, I have been having some problems lately so I'm at home a lot, usually on the computer. It was in that time that when looking through YouTube, I found the Sophie and Sian storyline, and have now watched it through several times, because I just feel so connected to them. I'm not a lesbian or even bi, I'm also not even male so it's not about it being two girls in that sense. That being said, I wouldn't say no to either Sacha or Brooke

But now that it's over (obviously) it does make me feel a bit, I don't know, empty, if that makes sense.

So my question is really, have you ever had this, and how did you 'solve' it, so to say? It puts me in a bit of a downer sometimes, and other times it makes me feel quite embarrassed because after all, it is just a soap couple. I can't talk to anyone about it because I am that embarrassed, plus there's the fact that it is a lesbian couple and I don't want people to get the wrong ideas.

This is a serious question, stupid as it is
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Old 11-04-2013, 23:43
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I got really attracted to Danielle in EE was totally gutted when they killed her off. In all the years I have watched Soaps no storyline has ever got be gripped so much.
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Old 11-04-2013, 23:47
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Yup.

Character - Dennis Rickman. I found his character and backstory fascinating. I don't think I've ever become that engaged with a character since.

Couple - Christan & Syed and Sharon & Dennis. Both fantastic love stories IMO. Great chemisties, great stories, especially the former.
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:02
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Hey, you shouldn't feel embarrassed about this and it's in no way stupid to ask about it, not at all. There's no such thing as 'just' a soap couple! and you can always talk to people on here.

I know I've joked about Sacha/Brooke (Sophie/Sian) in the past in a 'blokey' sort of way but, for sure, that's only messing, I definitely know what it's like to get so attached to characters and storylines, which I was to the Danielle EE one, I really felt for her, it got to me in a big way and I always found Danielle proper sweet (she reminded me of a girl I liked irl) and wished I knew her and could help her... I was completely invested in everything that was going on, so much that her last episode was like a shock to the system... I've watched it back a few times too, especially that last episode (not sure why, considering how her death is just...)

Now, could I ever talk about that irl to anyone without being laughed at (I'm a 30-year-old guy who works in a hardware store lol)? Nope, but I love coming on here, reading people's thoughts and adding my own, like a big family! and families sometimes argue too... Anyway, coming on here straight after those 2009 episodes helped me a lot when I felt I had so much to say but no-one to say it to! I guess I'm saying more DS solved that for me. Though, still...they should never have killed off poor, sweet Danielle!!!!
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:12
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Hey, you shouldn't feel embarrassed about this and it's in no way stupid to ask about it, not at all. There's no such thing as 'just' a soap couple! and you can always talk to people on here.

I know I've joked about Sacha/Brooke (Sophie/Sian) in the past in a 'blokey' sort of way but, for sure, that's only messing, I definitely know what it's like to get so attached to characters and storylines, which I was to the Danielle EE one, I really felt for her, it got to me in a big way and I always found Danielle proper sweet (she reminded me of a girl I liked irl) and wished I knew her and could help her... I was completely invested in everything that was going on, so much that her last episode was like a shock to the system... I've watched it back a few times too, especially that last episode (not sure why, considering how her death is just...)

Now, could I ever talk about that irl to anyone without being laughed at (I'm a 30-year-old guy who works in a hardware store lol)? Nope, but I love coming on here, reading people's thoughts and adding my own, like a big family! and families sometimes argue too... Anyway, coming on here straight after those 2009 episodes helped me a lot when I felt I had so much to say but no-one to say it to! I guess I'm saying more DS solved that for me. Though, still...they should never have killed off poor, sweet Danielle!!!!
It is much easier to talk about it on here as I'm not great at talking and expressing my feelings in real life lol, so the computer screen helps


Does anyone have any advice on just what I can do, because like I said, it does make me feel kind of empty at time.
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:15
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It is much easier to talk about it on here as I'm not great at talking and expressing my feelings in real life lol, so the computer screen helps


Does anyone have any advice on just what I can do, because like I said, it does make me feel kind of empty at time.
Im in the same boat and have been for a long time im actually in the process of using another couple i like to try and move on im usually fine once one has left or they've gotten closure but atm im stuck lol
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:20
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Michael EE- I find him funny, sexy and because he's so mysterious it makes me really interested in him.
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Janine and Michael, I love both characters they're both have similar characteristics and work well together.
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:21
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Sally Fletcher, she is a similar age to me and I've watched her grow up and been through all the highs and lows with her. I've been lucky enough to meet Kate Ritchie as well. If anyone has watched Kate's Logie acceptance speeches, in particular the 2008 Gold Logie win they will know how much Sally means to her and I feel the same way!
Around the time she left she said the actor who played her brother Miles used make fun of her for treating Sally's house like her own and only recently she said she now watches and thinks who is this person on MY couch in MY house which is exactly how I feel when I watch the show now. I cannot wait for her return!
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:22
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Im in the same boat and have been for a long time im actually in the process of using another couple i like to try and move on im usually fine once one has left or they've gotten closure but atm im stuck lol
Sian has been gone for 2 years now I think, yet I'm still an emotional wreck LOL. I wasn't actually watching it at the time though, so for about 3-4 months lol.

Even Sophie's moved on
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:23
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Sian has been gone for 2 years now I think, yet I'm still an emotional wreck LOL. I wasn't actually watching it at the time though, so for about 3-4 months lol.

Even Sophie's moved on
Aw lol im fine once one has moved on. I say that has been the way its been before but i think it might be worse once shirl leaves

Try liking another couple.
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:24
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Im in the same boat and have been for a long time im actually in the process of using another couple i like to try and move on im usually fine once one has left or they've gotten closure but atm im stuck lol
What Soap couple are you obsessed with?! I can't say I've ever picked up on it. You've kept it well concealed, whoever it may be!
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:25
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What Soap couple are you obsessed with?! I can't say I've ever picked up on it. You've kept it well concealed, whoever it may be!
Lol
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:25
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It is much easier to talk about it on here as I'm not great at talking and expressing my feelings in real life lol, so the computer screen helps


Does anyone have any advice on just what I can do, because like I said, it does make me feel kind of empty at time.
I don't know whether you've done anything like this but...have you ever considered writing a Sophie/Sian (or even a Sacha/Brooke) fanfic? Like, maybe a continuation of their relationship, as though Sian never left? Or maybe it could start from now with Sian getting back in touch with Sophie, and you have the whole Jenna element in there??

Just a suggestion...
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:25
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Aw lol im fine once one has moved on. I say that has been the way its been before but i think it might be worse once shirl leaves

Try liking another couple.
The last thing I need is another soap couple to obsess over

I could try that though I guess, I'll try and pick a long standing one so I'm not in this mess again LOL
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:26
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The last thing I need is another soap couple to obsess over

I could try that though I guess, I'll try and pick a long standing one so I'm not in this mess again LOL
Im liking tess/fletch a lot in casualty but im still stuck as there hasnt been anything since feb yeah another weird couple i know
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:27
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I don't know whether you've done anything like this but...have you ever considered writing a Sophie/Sian (or even a Sacha/Brooke) fanfic? Like, maybe a continuation of their relationship, as though Sian never left? Or maybe it could start from now with Sian getting back in touch with Sophie, and you have the whole Jenna element in there??

Just a suggestion...
I never have the commitment to keep them going lol, plus it wouldn't be the same if Sacha and Brooke weren't actually playing them

If I did do one though, Jenna would die a very painful death, Siophie forever
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:28
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Im liking tess/fletch a lot in casualty but im still stuck as there hasnt been anything since feb yeah another weird couple i know
I don't watch Casualty

All the couples I quite like are pretty much bound to break up or have already, I have such bad luck
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:30
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As some of you might know, I have been having some problems lately so I'm at home a lot, usually on the computer. It was in that time that when looking through YouTube, I found the Sophie and Sian storyline, and have now watched it through several times, because I just feel so connected to them. I'm not a lesbian or even bi, I'm also not even male so it's not about it being two girls in that sense. That being said, I wouldn't say no to either Sacha or Brooke

But now that it's over (obviously) it does make me feel a bit, I don't know, empty, if that makes sense.

So my question is really, have you ever had this, and how did you 'solve' it, so to say? It puts me in a bit of a downer sometimes, and other times it makes me feel quite embarrassed because after all, it is just a soap couple. I can't talk to anyone about it because I am that embarrassed, plus there's the fact that it is a lesbian couple and I don't want people to get the wrong ideas.

This is a serious question, stupid as it is
My favourite soap couple ever were John Paul and Craig in Hollyoaks.
Unlike Sophie and Sian, they did get a happy ending but they have recently brought back the character of JP alone and so have now ruined said happy ending which is a bit annoying!
As to how I deal with it well I look at this way.
One, I still have John Paul on my screen. It's not the same without Craig but I love John Paul anyway so I'm always happy to see him. When he leaves Hollyoaks again, I can easily tell myself that he's going back to Craig whether Hollyoaks say so or not.
And two, very few soap couples last or get happy endings these days and it's even rarer for a gay couple to get one. So I just try to be grateful for the JP/Craig storyline and the fact that it will always be there to re-watch on Youtube, rather than let myself get too upset about the ending. And yes, I will always wish there had been more scenes or a different outcome but that's just the nature of 'shipping' a soap couple I'm afraid. If you accept that a happy ending is unlikely then it's much easier to just enjoy the storyline for what it is/was.

I realised the ideal 'solution' for me would have been to go back to when I was 16 and not let myself get hooked on a soap storyline in the first place but since this isn't a real option, I have to employ other stratergies!
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:32
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I don't watch Casualty

All the couples I quite like are pretty much bound to break up or have already, I have such bad luck
Ah i hate it cos theyve been building for a while but i only noticed it when they kissed in feb and there was only one ep of them after. Nothing since i cant force myself to like a couple i have to instantly like them. Hes married too
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:34
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My favourite soap couple ever were John Paul and Craig in Hollyoaks.
Unlike Sophie and Sian, they did get a happy ending but they have recently brought back the character of JP alone and so have now ruined said happy ending which is a bit annoying!
As to how I deal with it well I look at this way.
One, I still have John Paul on my screen. It's not the same without Craig but I love John Paul anyway so I'm always happy to see him. When he leaves Hollyoaks again, I can easily tell myself that he's going back to Craig whether Hollyoaks say so or not.
And two, very few soap couples last or get happy endings these days and it's even rarer for a gay couple to get one. So I just try to be grateful for the JP/Craig storyline and the fact that it will always be there to re-watch on Youtube, rather than let myself get too upset about the ending. And yes, I will always wish there had been more scenes or a different outcome but that's just the nature of 'shipping' a soap couple I'm afraid. If you accept that a happy ending is unlikely then it's much easier to just enjoy the storyline for what it is/was.

I realised the ideal 'solution' for me would have been to go back to when I was 16 and not let myself get hooked on a soap storyline in the first place but since this isn't a real option, I have to employ other stratergies!
I wish I had been watching when they were on screen, they sounded like such an amazing couple!

I guess I'll just have to accept it eventually, I do really hope that Sophie and Sian will go away together if Brooke ever leaves though, seeing as Sacha and Brooke are such great friends. If I don't get that then I will be depressed

Thank you for the post anyway, from one shipper to another
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:37
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I liked Ronnie and Jack, watched their old stuff on youtube but I never felt empty after ronnie left, maybe because I always felt she would come back one day and her and jack will be together again

And for an individual character, it has to be ronnie for me, obviously lol
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:37
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Ah i hate it cos theyve been building for a while but i only noticed it when they kissed in feb and there was only one ep of them after. Nothing since i cant force myself to like a couple i have to instantly like them. Hes married too
Talking about this has made me realise, the soaps really need to do a love story thing again soon, the only ones I can think of recently is Lauren and Joey which had a rubbish build up where they were barely on screen anyway, and Sophie and Jenna (kind of) which is crap because they have no chemistry and have just been thrown together. Nothing to do with the fact that it isn't Sian....
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:39
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Talking about this has made me realise, the soaps really need to do a love story thing again soon, the only ones I can think of recently is Lauren and Joey which had a rubbish build up where they were barely on screen anyway, and Sophie and Jenna (kind of) which is crap because they have no chemistry and have just been thrown together. Nothing to do with the fact that it isn't Sian....
Yeah im hoping for a proper love story and hes not just using her. Its sceptical when someones married.

I loved grant/jane in ee they were the last proper couple who were completely genuine that ive been obsessed about in ee lol theres been others in other soaps but nothing on the scale that they were
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:39
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I liked Ronnie and Jack, watched their old stuff on youtube but I never felt empty after ronnie left, maybe because I always felt she would come back one day and her and jack will be together again

And for an individual character, it has to be ronnie for me, obviously lol
Ronnie got a great ending though, she was bricked in and to finally accept she needed help was the only way for her to go on really.

It had been coming for a while, and Jack and Ronnie got proper closure of sorts, which makes it easier I guess.

One of the worst things, if Sian had stuck around they could have worked it out, but of course Sacha quit.

Sacha quit so they had to force Sian out, whereas when Sam left because Ronnie was forced into a corner with nowhere else to really go IMO.
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Old 12-04-2013, 00:42
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Yeah im hoping for a proper love story and hes not just using her. Its sceptical when someones married.

I loved grant/jane in ee they were the last proper couple who were completely genuine that ive been obsessed about in ee lol theres been others in other soaps but nothing on the scale that they were
Grant and Jane? You pick such random couples lol. Last couple I properly liked (apart from Sophie and Sian obviously) would probably be David and Tina (Corrie), I really like them together
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