SWC Which is the Greater Love Story? Padme/Anakin or Leia/Han Solo

I definitely think Han/Leia was handled better. I don't have as much issue with Anakin and Padme's relationship as many others do, but I agree it could have been done more effectively. In the end they're hard to compare though - Han and Leia have that love/hate thing going on, whereas Anakin and Padme have a more innocent first love, but at the same time I feel Han and Leia are healthier. Han and Leia's is also simpler though.

 

Anakin and Padme for me. I could totally see myself being as awkward as Anakin was in AOTC, and ROTS made it so tragic in a compelling way - it started off as Anakin being afraid to lose Padme, but the dark side just sunk its teeth into him. Even though Anakin did make horrible decisions as a person, there is a small fraction of me that understands and appreciates the love he has for Pamde.

Plus we have yet to see how Han and Leia continues or ends.

 

Leia and Han for me.

 

Kinda makes you wonder how many OT purists have kids.