User blog:Wensly/Cognates and Lovers...

Another old reply...

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But yeah...We have 7 books out so far. The cognate thing isn't really going anywhere. I honestly thought that would have gotten them closer but it doesn't really seem like it's the case. Cognates are suppose to trust each other through exercise but outside of that, Sophie and Fitz don't really seem to talk about much else.

It's also strange to think of cognates as lovers as well. The thing is, you have to open up to your partner to be stronger. But, as lovers, one shouldn't have to do something like that because it seems forced or as an obligation. A couple who is in love should naturally open up to each other and wanting to be there for another. That's all the reason you really need. SoKeefe already does that, which is why I end up joining that ship. They make so much more sense to me (not to mention that they're really cute together).

So, there another issue... Cognates can completely break their bond if either of them start to have any doubts on anything at all. Example: Alden and Quinlin. (Hm...I'm starting to wonder if this is a foreshadowing...) Now imagine two teens who like each other. That's one of the most unstable relationships because they're still trying to understand themselves while also dealing with their boyfriend/girlfriend. Being cognates on top of that is just a recipe for disaster.