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It was more Willow's view of magic more than anything. Magic isn't inherently evil- some of it is dark but most of it (true essence of magic) is part of nature- but its the way Willow used it that led towards her darker actions.Magic was what started Tillow's relationship and had destroyed it. Keep in mind that soulmates don't mean that they become the same person. That was one of the only things that they didn't agree on.
This is partly their personality though, Tara was taught about magic from a young age by her mother, Willow pretty much guided herself (very quickly) during the high school years- it was more knowledge for her to gain so she could help people (and later help herself).And we then learnt that for Willow it was an addiction, whereas Tara had a balance and was very aware of the ethics of using magic.
But taking a life? Badly hurting your friends? Trying to destroy the world? Those are big lines that Willow crossed, and whilst Tara can be really empathetic as a character thant only goes so far.People do change over time- Tara had changed over the two years too.
I also think that Willow never really thought about the side effects like Tara did . And if she did she was arrogant enough to think she could get around it.This is partly their personality though, Tara was taught about magic from a young age by her mother, Willow pretty much guided herself (very quickly) during the high school years- it was more knowledge for her to gain so she could help people (and later help herself).
I think she could comfort Willow & understand why she did it .But taking a life? Badly hurting your friends? Trying to destroy the world? Those are big lines that Willow crossed, and whilst Tara can be really empathetic as a character thant only goes so far.
See Tara's reaction to Buffy sleeping with Spike- she showed compassion but she didn't understand it and tried to rationalize 'Do you love him? It's okay if you do, he's done a lot of good, etc'
Tara could comfort S7 Willow but she could never understand that darkness in her.
But then again neither could Kennedy which is why they were never really as close as Woz or Tillow.
I don't believe in the concept of a soul mate IRL. But the buffyverse mythology is very big on souls and soul canon. It is not a stretch for soulmates to exist within the realm of that story. So in the buffyverse, I think soulmates are a thing. There are some buffy viewing books that are "official" that discuss the concept of soulmates for example. But, that being said, I don't think having a soulmate in the buffyverse means that the relationship will work out.I don't know if Tara was Willow's soulmate. I don't believe in the concept of "soulmate". I think every relationship requires hard work. And sometimes, even if two people truly love each other. There is no guarantee that relationship will work. I think the concept of "soulmate" is an illusion and nothing else.
So in this case then what was the issues they had unresolved to work out then . CuriousThe soulmate is a lot more common than you think, but it is not always a good thing. Soulmates are people who have been together in some capacity (family members, buddies or business partners) in previous lives who have unresolved issues to work out and who reincarnate at a time, situation and location where both will meet each other. The unresolved issues can be a huge problem - if one of two soulmates had committed a serious crime against the other, finding a soulmate in this lifetime will not lead to happiness. It could be like meeting your own personal vengeance demon.
In this sense, Willow and Tara appear to be soulmates. They are in a situation where they meet each other. Their souls seem to recognize each other immediately and they work together (in the case where they meet, to raise barriers in "Hush") like they have been doing it all their lives. This does not mean the relationship is perfect and in this case both Tara and Willow show signs of a power struggle.
In their case, I would say dominance and control issues. They also both had issues with feelings of inadequacy which were helped by each other's presence but their interactions with each other are the key issue.So in this case then what was the issues they had unresolved to work out then . Curious![]()
Why does everyone agree that Tara is Willow's soulmate?
At your service,If anyone actually think Tara isn't Willow's soulmate, please I'd love to hear your opinions!
Kennedy certainly wasn't "worthy", Fred on the other hand would've been a good successor. I think people assign the term "soulmates" as another word to mean OTP (one true pairing), so in that regard Tara was Willow's OTP/soulmate because she was irreplaceable in many people's eyes.Kennedy or anyone else is intrinsically not "worthy" to be Special Snowflake Tara's successor?
I like that idea . Fred would have been a good " successor" to Tara. I really liked Tara but if I had to pick someone Fred would be a great choice . Fred & Willow had things in common & also Fred had a history . Kennedy on the other hand just showed up & before you know it she Willow girlfriend .Kennedy certainly wasn't "worthy", Fred on the other hand would've been a good successor. I think people assign the term "soulmates" as another word to mean OTP (one true pairing), so in that regard Tara was Willow's OTP/soulmate because she was irreplaceable in many people's eyes.
Shoehorning Kennedy in was not a good move.