I just found out that Tiana "Miles' love interest in the comics" is older than Miles, but no one complained about that, but everyone hated and complained about the age difference between Miles and Gwen in the comics. Why doesn't anyone say anything about the age difference between Tiana and Miles? The fans have double standards and I'm sure they only hate Ghostflower, Fuck haters
Do you think that there was anything between gwen and hobie? Don't get mad just curious
There was lot between Gwen and Hobie and itโs all platonic. (Some of the best relationships out there are platonic tbh)
Theyโre good friends in my eyes. Compare Gwenโs relationship with Miles to her relationship with Hobie and youโll see the differences. Even she said so. From my perspective, the whole crashing in Hobieโs dimension and leaving her sweater and toothbrush at his place, and wearing his chucks thing means literally nothing if youโre just friends with someone. Real friends donโt often feel weird about how comfortable they are with each other, like theyโre crossing some imaginary line between friendship and love. I think thatโs why Hobie was pretty transparent about their relationship in front of Milesโbecause thereโs no romantic feelings there. Gwen said herself Miles would like Hobie because in her eyes, Hobie is a good friend and she would like Miles to experience that for himself.
And sorry if you didnโt sign up for all of this but if I were diving furtherโฆ
After Gwen left her dad to join the spider society and she realized it wasnโt all it was cracked up to be (and she couldnโt visit Miles, the one reason she even wanted a dimensional watch) Iโve no doubt she was pretty depressed. I think she needed a friend and she found some refuge in Hobieโshe was able to relax around him, have fun with him because heโs laid back (not judgmental) or constantly expecting something of her. Itโs obvious Gwen feels weighed down by everyone elseโs expectations of her. Sheโs held to a standard she canโt keep up with. Miguel sees her as a loose cannon, thus never wanting to rely on her. Jess immediately condemns her whenever she makes a mistake and shows little to no understanding. And we all saw what happened with Captain Stacy. Jeff and Rio had certain expectations and made snap judgments when they were not met. Even Miles himself had expectations (rightfully so). But itโs stressful to feel like you can never screw up or let anyone down. Thatโs a heavy burden for someone to bear alone, especially as a teenage girl who hasnโt really come into herself yet (trying to define who she is in the eyes of others.)
So in my opinion, Hobie was the only comfort Gwen had during her time in the spider societyโ a good reliable friend she could count on. A fun and helpful companion during their missions together. He gave her a place to stay when she needed it. (If that ainโt friendship I donโt know what is). Heโs about the only person she can be completely authentic around because he himself is authentic. Hobie has that kind of rebel/doesnโt-give-a-fuck older sibling thatโs already been through it and has gotten to the other side. He wonโt let others dictate his worth and he chooses how he wants to live his life. I know Gwen admires thatโsheโd love to be that kind of person too but sheโs not there yet.
Like everyone, Gwen has flaws and Hobie knows that, but he doesnโt use them against her. He chooses instead to see her potential. She was never made to feel like a failure around him. Hobie is an ally to the society rejects, โthe outcastsโ if you will. Just look how he helped Miles. Not to mention the fact he made Gwen a watch so she could go fix her mistake (again seeing the potential in her). Hobie is always there to give a hand up when people really need it most. People like Hobie are some of the truest friends and I think Gwen is very lucky to have him on her side.
In conclusion, Gwen and Hobie have a solid relationship and itโs something I admire. But I saw absolutely nothing romantic between them.