I didn't realize it was popular among Bangel fans. Maybe it's in the way we see Buffy differently. I think Faith needs someone to love her the way Spike loves which is all consuming. She has never had that. It would be great if someone was that devoted to her (in a romantic way, Angel is devoted to her as a friend/brother). Faith is also very guarded in her emotions thus the "sleep with them them dump them" and I think Spike would call her out on her shit. The way Robin tried but failed because he is lame. It could have been a fun ship to watch. I like their interaction in Season 7.
I understand why Faith needs someone like Spike, but I don't think she's emotionally equipped to deal with him. His love is all consuming and that would terrify her, she wouldn't belive she was worthy of that level of devotion. Faith would never be inspirational enough for Spike, and he needs that in a partner, whether it was the uber-evilness/craziness of Dru or the goodness of Buffy. Faith might be inspirational in bed, but how long could that last, 20, 30 years tops😀
caitaintdead
Completely agree