All right, I love Elena, always have. She’s beautiful and driven and compassionate and she’s going to be an incredible woman one day. But I gotta say, I’m finding it increasingly difficult to want Stefan to choose her.

Look at those two stunning women above. Now if I were Stefan and I had the pleasure of being acquainted with those two blonde beauties, I’m not sure Elena’s dark complexion and exotic features would still thrill me in the same way. Granted, I’ve got a thing for blondes. And to deny that Elena, or even Katherine in sexy 20’s clothes, is gorgeous would be silly. But I’m not just referring to looks here. 

What I’m really talking about here is a meshing of personalities. Stefan can be so brooding and pensive, even on human blood. He’s all about control and morality. Elena shares a lot of those qualities. She expects the best of people and she’s just as thoughtful as Stefan. So I think that’s why they both need someone who differs a bit more from their own personalities.

I think Stefan needs someone who helps him lighten up and reminds him that he’s allowed to live a happy life despite his past. Caroline would certainly be a brilliant choice in that respect. They always seem to have so much fun together and there’s definitely a base of respect and caring to their relationship. They also share a deep sense of empathy. They are both driven by their love and concern for others so there’s just enough in common in their personalities. Plus they have some great chemistry. Like whoa. Now I love nothing more than Tyler and Caroline so I don’t EVER want to see them break up, but the sad fact is Tyler is not immortal. Maybe the writers will find a loophole some day, but if they don’t Caroline has a long, lonely eternity ahead of her. An eternity Stefan will probably share if Elena chooses to stay mortal. Two people can only stay friends and depend on each other for so long before something sparks.

And what of Rebekah? I was entirely enchanted by the chemistry between her and Stefan. There’s the potential for so much passion there. She’s such a firecracker, yet I don’t think she’s as dangerous and spiteful as Klaus. She seemed to genuinely love Stefan and I think she could be convinced to stop hurting people if it meant she could keep Stefan. Stefan clearly felt something for her when Klaus gave him back his memories.

Speaking of passion, I’m also not entirely convinced that he shouldn’t choose Katherine. He was his first love and in terms of just looks, she obviously resembles Elena. Their interactions are so fiery and like Rebekah, I think she’d change if it meant she could have Stefan.

I don’t know where all of this came from, but I just thought I’d throw this out there to maybe get a discussion going. I’d love to hear what other people think.