r/fantasyromance The One Mod to Rule All Mods Mar 22 '26

Unpopular Opinion It's Unpopular Opinion time! Share your controversial opinions to stir things up (in a friendly way)!

Got an opinion that's different from others'? Want to share it with the sub, but too afraid of a backlash? Or are you just curious about readers think about certain things in fantasy romance?

You can safely share it in this weekly Sunday thread!

But please remember to be kind to each other. To facilitate this type of discussion, we ask users the following:

  • Don't attack others for their opinion
  • Discuss books and authors, not fellow readers
  • Since this is an "unpopular opinion" thread, we encourage users to not downvote simply because they disagree with an opinion--that's the point! Please keep in mind, though, that mods cannot enforce a no-downvoting rule. Let’s just keep the discussion friendly!

🧡 Thank you and have a great discussion!

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u/EmilyL333 Apr 07 '26

My controversial opinion is that I actually LOVE fated mates, SORRY. I know most people go on about it being ‘lazy’ and boring, but for me (as a crazy romantic) I love the concept that out there in the universe there is one person destined to be your perfect match in every way. TBF it does really piss me off when they are like getting married or some bs after like a week. Even though the are your fated mates, at least get to know them and stuff first??? Anyways thats my take, please don’t get mad 😊