One of the earliest representations of LGBTQ+ couples we know of is Santana and Brittany in the hit 2010s series Glee. Though Santana is often portrayed as a tough girl, she shows her softer side whenever she's with Brittany. Their entire friendship-turned-relationship had been portrayed as a confusing time for both of them, but they made their relationship official by the show's third season.

After Naya Rivera's tragic death, her co-star, Heather Morris (who played Brittany to her Santana), got a tattoo in honour of Rivera, calling her "the brightest star" in her eyes. 

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A personal favourite, Fabiola and Eve are—in my opinion—among the best characters in Netflix's Never Have I Ever. They're a beautiful couple who are also supportive and understanding of each other and their friends (in fact, they're more stable with each other than Devi and Paxton are). Their biggest win so far was when they both won Cricket Queen & Queen at their school's winter ball towards the end of season 2—the first queer couple in their high school to have done so!

Who can forget that first sweet scene where Rue and Jules lie tenderly side by side on Jules' bed? It's obvious that both of them genuinely care about the other, especially with their careful admissions of love for each other. Though Rue breaks up with Jules in season two, we cannot help but envy the genuine care these girls have for each other despite all the odds and challenges they've faced. 

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Who hasn't been cheering for Marceline and Princess Bubblegum's relationship in Adventure Time? Though their relationship had been vague throughout the entire series, fans were overjoyed to see them finally kiss at the end of it all. Though they were positioned to be friendly rivals throughout the episodes, their relationship evolved very organically into something that was more than friendship. There was that sense of chemistry and romance that the writers of the show explored, allowing the two characters to break the normal boundaries of female characters. 

We have to admit: Eric and Adam's relationship in Sex Education has been toxic plenty of times; after all, Adam was Eric's biggest bully. But there's no denying the intense chemistry that these two have. It's obvious that Eric also contributes greatly to Adam's growth as a person, as he becomes more and more comfortable in his sexuality and more understanding of himself. Though the couple eventually breaks up in the third season, Adam also becomes a kinder and more compassionate person as a whole. 

Personal growth is a key theme in Patrick and David's relationship throughout Schitt's Creek. Though it takes a few years for them to work out their problems, it's obvious that both partners love and care for each other. Audiences are first introduced to Patrick in season three of the hit sitcom: as more and more episodes air, people begin to invest more into the relationship, seeing how Patrick and David move from work colleagues to friends, boyfriends, and finally husbands. 

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