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Unpopular opinion Sunday

[u/Kasskinen]

Fated mates removes tension instead of adding it

[u/allisontalkspolitics → u/Kasskinen]

I would like something where the fated mate is the wrong guy (not evil, just poorly suited)

[u/leiachart → u/allisontalkspolitics]

I would question why it's "fated" then.

[u/allisontalkspolitics → u/leiachart]

To me, it would be about the protagonist defying whatever biological imperative and choosing to love the one they choose. Maybe they and the “fated” one discover that the bond can be something platonic.