Supergirl: Mon-El & Kara A Super Ship

See how Mon-El kneels before Kara? That's worship
not dominance.

   Getting really tired of a lot of people ragging on Mon-El not just as a character but as Kara's new boyfriend. Some don't like him because of his character while others think Kara is losing her status as a powerful woman by letting herself be in love. Whatever your stance I'm going to list why Mon-El and Kara make a Super Ship...

"Is Kara... mated to anyone?" ~Mon-El

1. Mon-El Is Not A Weak Character!

        Chris Wood has become one of my favorite CW actors. He can play a psycho or a good guy but in both cases he still gives the character a sense of humor which entertains me. And Mon-El I think is what you would call a "cave-man playboy turned good boyfriend". Even though he could be misogynist and clueless about women deep down we see that he truly is a good guy making his transformation into a hero much more endearing. He actually wanted to change for Kara as well as himself which brings me to our next discussion...

Mon-El sees Kara as not just a superhero but
as a strong woman

2. Mon-El is inspired by Supergirl

     I saw on Twitter someone tweeting Mon-El and Kara fighting with the tag: YOU'RE MORE POWERFUL THAN ME AND I FIND THAT THREATENING! First of all, Mon-El was drawn to Kara's strength in character and spirit more than her super powers not threatened by them. Her real super power is her indomitable spirit. Mon-El preferred to keep his head down and out of trouble but watching Kara save the world, care and protect people inspired him to want to become better. Isn't that the goal of feminism? Where a powerful woman not only inspires other women but men as well? Mon-El is attracted to Kara's sense of heroism and independence. How she seems to be able to do it all. 

"Your eyes were so sad, so blue like comets..." ~Mon-El

3. Kara being in love doesn't diminish her power

      Even Super Women need a shoulder to cry on. True before they got romantically involved Kara had to teach Mon-El that she doesn't need a big man to come to her rescue. She even said, "I am not a damsel in distress I am Supergirl! I can handle myself!" Kara doesn't need a boyfriend but she like all super heroes need to have a support system whether it's romantic or platonic. It's not just a woman thing, men too feel that same romantic loneliness. And Mon-El is very supportive of Kara. Kara posted her blog exposing Cadmus's alien deportation plan despite her editor's orders not to and Mon-El said, "If you want to post that blob (he meant blog) then go ahead" because he could already see that she wanted to and he's learned that Kara will risk everything to save lives. Kara seeks advice to her problems not a fixer and Mon-El is a sympathetic ear as well as a shoulder to cry on whenever Kara's feeling weak or unsure. That's a woman's ideal relationship isn't it? To have someone who listens and supports them? Love doesn't weaken you, it makes you stronger. Second of all, stop calling it an abusive relationship. There is nothing to indicate that Kara is being abused. She can walk away any time she wants. Kara has incredible self esteem; if she views someone is being unnessacarily cruel or malicious in a relationship then she's done. Bella & Edward are in an abusive relationship (they've met the 17 criteria; I'm not kidding). Don't EVER compare the two!

Mon-El will do anything Kara asks whether it's as back up
or just a shoulder to cry on...

      When Kara said, "Maybe being Supergirl and having you is enough" She wasn't saying she didn't need a career. She loves being Supergirl and having a guy who supports her in everything she does, who makes her laugh and hugs her when she's sad. Mon-El and Kara aren't perfect but no relationship ever is. A powerful woman falling in love feels different from a powerful man falling in love. A woman doing a "man's job" is judged more harshly when things go wrong and a woman in a romantic relationship is sometimes seen as weak (in the eyes of women I found mostly...). For me that's the opposite! Love makes everyone vulnerable no matter their gender.

Haters gonna hate. Let them hate I love this ship!

 Whether you're a Supergirl or a Superman, relationships shouldn't be off limits. I can't change everyone's minds about Mon-El but I just wanted to get my feelings out there. Mon-El and Kara will have a rough road ahead but I think they can make it over the hurdles together.