Goodreads asked Lisa Shea:

Who is your favorite fictional couple, and why?

Lisa Shea There are so many interesting options out there. I think it's fair to say that no one couple embodies, for me, the various shades that exist with a real couple. But if I had to pick one I would probably lean toward Aragorn and Arwen, and more the version in the movie version where the relationship was fleshed out, compared with the book where she's almost an afterthought.

They are both mature and wise. They both have equal standing. They dedicate themselves to helping others and risk their lives for the greater good.

Arwen isn't looking to Aragorn to "rescue her" or "take care of her" or to manage her life. They want to stand side by side and guide their people to a better life.

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