Gossip Girl: 10 Of The Worst Reasons Couples Broke Up

One of Gossip Girl‘s main storylines and events surround relationships. Whether it’s family, friends, or lovers, viewers can always find an interesting couple to follow throughout the show. However, some of the reasons behind the breakups can be ridiculous. In the world of money, attention, and drama, maybe the breakups make sense for the show, but viewers cannot help but question the motives behind some of the reasons why the couples split.

While the show thrives off the drama and exciting relationships, sometimes the reasoning for the breakups are simply just not logical, or there could have been a little more effort to save it.

10 He “Changed”

Eric had his fair share of relationships. Although his relationship ended with Jonathan cheating on him, they got back together, but then Jonathan broke up with Eric because he told him that he changed. Fans did not think Jonathan had the right to say Eric changed while Jonathan was the one who cheated. While the first round of breakups was logical, Jonathan’s reason did not make sense to some viewers. A lot of fans were rooting for this couple, but it didn’t last.

9 The Relationship Had Run Its Course

Nate and Blair broke up after Nate cheated on her with Serena. However, the two got back together in season 2 for a while. Fans were not impressed by their relationship and were not shocked when they broke up again. While the breakup was understandable, the reasoning behind it all seemed forced. Blair thought the relationship with Nate was like being with a high school boyfriend, and the two quickly broke up and remained good friends. Some thought this was only paving the way for Blair and Chuck, but still wanted a bit more from the two before breaking up.

8 What Could Have Been

Dan and Vanessa were childhood friends, and a lot of people thought they would be good together. While Vanessa broke up with him because he was with Serena, the reason was valid, but fans still wanted to cling onto hope with these two. They shared a lot of similarities, and their energy bounced well with each other. After knowing one another for years, viewers thought they could work it out, but Vanessa left him in the dust.

7 Didn’t Want Her Pity

Many knew Carter (Sebastian Stan) and Serena probably wouldn’t last, but Carter did change himself for the better during the relationship. Fans thought that Serena was the most honest and authentic when she was with Carter. But when Carter tried to fix things himself, Serena stepped in and fixed things for him, which made Carter upset. He told Serena that he would rather have her hate him than feel sorry for him, and he leaves. Fans wished Carter could have stayed around a little while longer.

6 He “Felt” It Was Over

Nate and Serena were a surprisingly good couple. While they came from different backgrounds, they learned from one another and got along well. Nate ended up breaking it off because he felt the relationship had met its end. Viewers were confused when they broke up, especially when later they went on a trip together and hooked up.

Maybe if they stuck with the relationship a little while longer, they could have lasted, but the ending was not very satisfying.

5 It’s Not You, It’s Me

Nate and Serena had their ups and downs, but after Nate found it in himself to forgive Serena for kissing another guy, Serena has a talk with Nate about how she needs to be alone, and she wants to break up. Nate tells her that he doesn’t want a break, and if it’s over, it’s officially over. Still, Serena says she needs time to work on herself and kisses him goodbye. The way Serena dropped him was a bit odd, especially after Nate had forgiven her.

4 Kiss Then Breakup

Chuck and Blair were known for having relationships on and off throughout the seasons, which leaves for some questionable breakups. After a precious moment between the two in season 4, the two kissed and said that they would go up in flames together.

Then, a couple minutes later, Blair tells Chuck that she needs to be herself first before she can be his boyfriend. This was quite the shift from the events from earlier and overall didn’t make sense for a lot of fans.

3 Too Much Has Happened

Dan and Serena had their fair share of getting together and breaking up again, but this breakup seemed unnecessary for some viewers. Both Dan and Serena were arguing and overall angry at one another about not being truthful. At Lily’s wedding, Serena tries to talk to Dan about everything, but he breaks up with her and claims that too much has happened and they will never be able to get back together—but they do, of course. Still, they share one last dance before the night is over. Fans knew the two still loved one another, and the breakup was not going to last for long.

2 Small Inconvenience

Chuck and Ava dated for a while, but Blair was set on ruining the relationship—and she succeeded. Blair shared her lies, which eventually led to Chuck breaking up with Ava and asking her to leave. However, once he finds out that Blair had set them up, he rushes back to Ava, but this time she breaks up with him, feeling that him and Blair are still connected and have something for one another. Had it not been for Blair, this relationship may have lasted longer, and the breakup may have made more sense.

1 Didn’t Give Enough

Serena and Colin, her professor, developed feelings for one another. While being Serena’s professor was a huge problem, Colin ended up quitting his teaching job. While it seemed like Serena wanted to be with him so badly, once he quit his job and was able to, Serena called it quits. Apparently quitting his job for her wasn’t enough. Fans thought Colin was one of the best people for Serena. He was smart, charming, and truly cared for her, but Serena didn’t even take the time to realize it.

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