The original post: /r/television by /u/mattyfizness on 2024-09-27 18:01:57.

For example: Aang and Katara. Although Aang was infatuated with Katara from the moment he thawed out of the ice, they both respected their friendship for a couple seasons before moving into romance (in the same Avatar universe, Kora and Asami would work)

Not for example: Jim and Pam from The Office. Jim was in love with Pam from the start and their work relationship was romantic and disrespectful to Roy (although Roy’s actions were deplorable, Roy believed Pam was safe around Jim and that Jim respected their relationship, which turned out to be a lie)

Edit: guessing my take on home wrecker Jim is not well received but I’m doubling down. The entire office (minus management and the warehouse) knew Jim loved Pam day one, even the camera crew knew. Pam loved him back, but was too afraid to break an engagement for five years until she made Jim feel confident enough to make a move. Might not be an official affair, but definitely was emotional cheating.