Character Study
One of the most asked questions about Jim and Blair is if they would ever be able to take a relationship to the next level. Well…let’s see…Note: this is my own views and opinions. Respect my right to see things my way or don't read this!
Jim:
He is the one who’s most touching. He makes the protective gestures and most of the hugs. If we count the bloopers he is the one taking the initiative to kiss Blair. Jim is also extremely protective on the borderline of posessive towards Blair but his touch and movements are always kind and even in a fit of rage he would never hurt him. Jim was married before and can love women. However he obviously seeks Blair’s touch as well. I can’t see Jim as gay but he seems bisexual…. the best of both worlds; what more can one ask? *LOL* Jim was raised by a strict father and always had to compete for everything against his brother and had a mother who left the family. It was a very hard environment to grow up in where the boys were taught to be tough and handle anything. I think that’s why he cares so much for Blair; he’s a man who actually needs him and who can show weakness and who lets him protect him while still being able to guide and help him. Also Blair knows Jim’s secret and is his Guide. Taking their relationship to the final level seems especially natural for Jim who would most likely also have to make the first move. However, unless Blair lets his own fears and insecurities (or self sacrificing) get in the way he’ll say yes because as said…they’re soulmates.
Blair:
He could look the gay part (at least more than Jim) but he doesn’t really act it out fully. He craves Jim’s touch only in a medical/processional sense or when he’s scared. He’s not afraid of touch though and he goes to great length to show his love for Jim in his actions. Blair is younger than Jim and seems to have gone from one girlfriend to another constantly without being able to have one permanent girlfriend. I doubt he has yet fully admitted to being gay because I don’t think he views himself like that though strictly speaking it’s where his love lies. He can fall for a woman but his heart is never in it. Being raised by a very free mom who went from boyfriend to boyfriend and who seems very dominant and insecure over her own love hasn’t helped him be able to find himself fully. He needs Jim’s support because unlike his mother Jim doesn’t strangle him. Another clear sign that Blair’s relationship with his mom is strange to say the least is the fact that he tries to keep her away and often calls her Naomi. She also seems too ‘love me’, ‘don’t do that’ or ‘is that more important than your own mom?’…in short she controls Blair through guilt and a natural son bonding to his only knowing relative. I don’t think he has a healthy relationship with his mom and her control over him should be limited. However Blair loves her too much to ask her to leave and mind her own business…however Jim wouldn’t hesitate to do just that when he feels what’s going on. I think it’s from his mother he gets his own insecurities and complexes.
They both have their demons but it can happen for them to come together and it is also logical because everyone who has every hurt them (his mom for Blair and for Jim his mom and his ex-wife) where women. Jim’s dad also hurt him a lot and his brother but they were both very strong men; especially his father who clearly showed he needed no one so in Jim’s mind a connection between them and Blair would be unlikely. There seem to be a natural family between Simon, Jim and Blair. Simon plays the big brother/father role, Jim the husband/protector/oldest child and Blair the partner (wife if you insist though I object to using that word)/little brother. So taking the roles the final step can be done without rearranging role patterns. So all in all I can see a true relationship between them and frankly as far as I can see it’s the only kind of relationship that will ever make either of them happy; they always seem happy together and them seem to complete each other. Take one away and the other will fade and die (mentally). No, they’re connected at the heart and through their spirit guides in the soul as well. Taking the final step seems like the most natural thing and weather or not they are comfortable with it I doubt is an issue; the only issue is if they ever suggest it to each other. In any case they need each other and can be happy together no matter what…more so if they admit to loving each other instead of having to guess from touches, words, hints and actions.
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