History PlayingWith / StalkingIsLove

** Alice is desperate for love and [[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe never imagined anyone would take an interest in her]], let alone ''this'' much interest.

** Alternately, the stalker is a RelationshipSue for the AuthorAvatar.

** Alice has been isolated through out almost all of life. Years of isolation have made it so that she craves attention and socialization so much that to her being stalked is a good thing. Alice has NoSocialSkills or any psychological or social knowledge, making her unaware what kinds of people stalkers are and how inappropriate it is.

* '''Zig Zagged''': Alice responds favorably to Bob at first, but as she learns more about the depths of his obsession, she wavers between feeling flattered and feeling deeply disturbed. Her friends and family also respond in varying ways, ranging from "Aww! How romantic!" to "Oh God what?!" and "Hang on, [[OverprotectiveDad Daddy just has to get his gun...]]"

* '''Played For Drama''': Alice's parents find out that Bob has been stalking on their daughter for weeks and Alice seems to be flattered by it. SurprisinglyRealisticOutcome.

** In the second downplayed version, because the behavior is innocuous, if slightly inappropriate where there isn't an existing relationship. It ''might'' worsen into "real" stalking, or it could just be the person's clumsy way of demonstrating affection and interest.

** Bob's stalking makes Alice fall for him... but everyone ''else'' is insanely {{squick}}ed out by this and respond accordingly.
** Or alternatively, [[OnlySaneMan Alice]] rejects or breaks up with Bob for stalking her and no one else sees what the big deal is.

** Bob is [[AxCrazy completely off the deep end]] in more ways than just one, but Alice is too ditzy to notice that his obsession with her is anything other than a normal, lovey-dovey relationship. She dies a gruesome death when [[TooDumbToLive she agrees with Bob how cute it would be for him to wear her skin like a suit.]]

* '''Played For Drama''': Alice's parents find out that Bob has been stalking on their daughter for weeks and Alice seems to be flattered by it. RealityEnsues.
* '''Played For Horror''': Bob is a serial killer, and his victims are young lovers who see stalking as a potentially cute dependency. Since they allow him to stalk and profile them, Bob is able to set up his murders in ways that leave him less suspectable than if he were to kill people without knowing anything about them.

** Alice has been isolated through out almost all of life. Years of isolation have made it so that she craves attention and socialization so much that to her being stalked is a good thing. Alice has NoSocialSkills or any psychological or social knowledge, making her unaware of what kinds of people are stalkers and how inappropriate it is.

** Despite his initial stalking attitude, Bob mellows out as his love for Alice grows stronger and learns to trust her. Alice, for her part, turns from a FragileFlower to a confident, happy young woman and both end up HappilyMarried.

* '''Zig Zagged''': Alice responds favorably to Bob at first, but as she learns more about the depths of his obsession, she wavers between feeling flattered and feeling deeply disturbed. Her friends and family also respond in varying ways, ranging from "Aww! How romantic!" to "Oh God what?!" and "Hang on, [[OverprotectiveDad Daddy just has to get his gun..]]".

* '''Inverted''': Bob likes Alice, and so he tries his best to avoid her as not to make a fool of himself in front of her. When Alice finds out about this, she finds it charming and romantic.

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* '''Reconstructed''': Despite his initial stalking attitude, Bob mellows out as his love for Alice grows stronger and learns to trust her. Alice, for her part, turns from a FragileFlower to a confident, happy young woman and both end up HappilyMarried.

* '''Zig Zagged''': Alice responds favorably to Bob at first, but as she learns more about the depths of his obsession, she wavers between feeling flattered and feeling deeply disturbed. Her friends and family also respond in varying ways, ranging from "Aww! How romantic!" to "Oh God what?!" and "Hang on, Daddy just has to get his gun..".

** Alice later falls in love with her and starts stalking her again. He also begins sneaking into her house and leaving around chocolates and jewelry for her as an apology. Alice finds this sweet and they end up in a loving relationship.

* '''Played For Laughs:''' Bob is [[WithCatlikeTread incredibly bad at the "not being seen" park of stalking]], and Alice [[FailedASpotCheck has no ranks in Spot]]. HilarityEnsues.
* '''Played For Drama:''' Alice's parents find out that Bob has been stalking on their daughter for weeks and Alice seems to be flattered by it. RealityEnsues.

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* '''Exaggerated''': Alice learns that Bob has been following her around, memorizing her schedule and keeping exhaustive records of her every move. Instead of barracading herself in the house and calling the police, she squeals with delight and embraces him.

** [[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe Alice is desperate for love and never imagined anyone would take an interest in her, let alone ''this'' much interest]].

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* '''Played For Laughs:''' Bob is incredibly bad at the "not being seen" park of stalking, and Alice [[FailedASpotCheck has no ranks in Spot]]. HilarityEnsues.

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* '''Straight''': Lucy finds out that Richard has been spying on her for some time, taking pictures and yearning after her from afar. She finds this romantic rather than creepy.
* '''Exaggerated''': Lucy learns that Richard has been following her around, memorizing her schedule and keeping exhaustive records of her every move. Instead of barracading herself in the house and calling the police, she squeals with delight and embraces him.

** Although while Lucy is flattered and even reciprocates his feelings, she still is worried that there might be something wrong with him.

** [[ICantBelieveAGuyLikeYouWouldNoticeMe Lucy is desperate for love and never imagined anyone would take an interest in her, let alone ''this'' much interest]].
** Richard's stalking feeds Lucy's ego.
** Lucy has been isolated through out almost all of life. Years of isolation have made it so that she craves attention and socialization so much that to her being stalked is a good thing. Lucy has NoSocialSkills or any psychological or social knowledge, making her unaware of what kinds of people are stalkers and how inappropriate it is.

* '''Inverted''': Richard tries his best to avoid Lucy. When she finds out about this, she feels mega insecure, and seeks to make him love her.

** It seems like Lucy finds Richards' actions romantic but it is later revealed that it was all a lie (out of fear that if she directly told him how she finds his actions revolting he would react rather violently.) Lucy approaches Richard and tells him how flattered she is but when he gets himself ready to date her she leaves and when she is further away from him she calls the police and have him arrested.
** Lucy is flattered by Richard's utter "devotion" to her. But then Richard reveals that he is a StalkerWithoutACrush trying to get some dirt on her or intimidate her. As a result, she either quickly realizes how creepy it was in the first place or is left heartbroken.

** However Lucy had Richard arrested because she wanted to see just how serious of a stalker he is. When Richard breaks out of jail and tracks down Lucy, she is flattered.
** Richard later falls in love with her and starts stalking her again. He also begins sneaking into her house and leaving around chocolates and jewelry for her as an apology. Lucy finds this sweet and they end up in a loving relationship.

** Richard's devotion to stalking Lucy is ''incredibly'' creepy, but Lucy turns out to be a NightmareFetishist -- which scares ''Richard'' off and reverses the entire situation, as she becomes ''his'' stalker.
** Richard's stalking makes Lucy fall for him... but everyone ''else'' is insanely {{squick}}ed out by this and respond accordingly.
** Or alternatively, [[OnlySaneMan Lucy]] rejects or breaks up with Richard for stalking her and no one else sees what the big deal is.
** People actually pay people to stalk them. [[labelnote:*]] Bonus points if there are arguments against this practice under the reasoning that stalking should be done out of love not money! If so, cue the DoesThisRemindYouOfAnything vibes. [[/labelnote]]
* '''Zig Zagged''': Lucy responds favorably to Richard at first, but as she learns more about the depths of his obsession, she wavers between feeling flattered and feeling deeply disturbed. Her friends and family also respond in varying ways, ranging from "Aww! How romantic!" to "Oh God what?!" and "Hang on, Daddy just has to get his gun..".

** Lucy is not being stalked at all.
** Lucy is creeped out by Richard's inappropriate behavior and she files for a restraining order.
** Lucy never finds out that Richard is stalking her.

* '''Lampshaded''': "So, instead of getting a restraining order, you sleep with him? Lucy, you need help".
* '''Invoked''': "When Lucy finds out I've been stalking her, she'll be so flattered, that she'll want me".
* '''Exploited''': It's well known in town that if you want a date with Lucy, you'd better get a hold of her schedule and some binoculars.

* '''Discussed''': "I would have called the cops myself, but apparently Lucy thinks Richard stalking her was really hot."

** Lucy's positive reaction to him adds fuel to the fire; however, after becoming her boyfriend, Richard finds that Lucy is "changing" from the ideal image he'd constructed of her to something different. Something he doesn't like as much... The steps he takes to ''fix'' this mainly make matters worse, until the relationship comes to a painful, destructive end.
** Lucy is delusional and paranoid, and only thinks Richard is stalking her. Richard just happens to ride the same bus as her and lives down the street from her but has no real interest in her at all.
* '''Reconstructed''': Despite his initial stalking attitude, Richard mellows out as his love for Lucy grows stronger and learns to trust her. Lucy, for her part, turns from a FragileFlower to a confident, happy young woman and both end up HappilyMarried.
* '''Played For Laughs:''' Richard is incredibly bad at the "not being seen" park of stalking, and Lucy [[FailedASpotCheck has no ranks in Spot]]. HilarityEnsues.
* '''Played For Drama:''' Lucy's parents find out that Richard has been stalking on their daughter for weeks and Lucy seems to be flattered by it. RealityEnsues.

* '''Discussed''': "I would have called the cops myself, but apparently Lucy thinks Richard stalking her was really hot.

* '''Discussed''': ???

** In the second downplayed version, because the behavior is innocuous, if slightly inappropriate where there isn't an existing relationship. It ''might'' worsen into "real" stalking, or it could just be awkward and the person's way of demonstrating affection and interest.

** Lucy is flattered by Richard's utter "devotion" to her. But then Richard reveals that he is a StalkerWithoutACrush trying to get some dirt on or intimediate her. As a result, she either quickly realizes how creepy it was in the first place or is left heartbroken.

** Lucy is flattered by Richard's utter "devotion" to her. But then Richard reveals that he is a StalkerWithoutACrush trying to get some dirt on her. As a result, she either quickly realizes how creepy it was in the first place or is left heartbroken.

** Lucy is flattered by Richard's utter "devotion" to her. But then Richard reveals that he is a StalkerWithoutACrush trying to get some dirt on her to humiliate her in front of everybody. As a result, she either quickly realizes how creepy it was in the first place or is left heartbroken.

** Lucy is flattered by Richard's utter "devotion" to her. But then Richard reveals that he is a StalkerWithoutACrush trying to get some dirt on her to humiliate her in front of everybody and she quickly begins to realize how creepy it was in the first place.

** Lucy is flattered by Richard's utter "devotion" to her at first. But then Richard reveals that he is a StalkerWithoutACrush trying to get some dirt on her to humiliate her in front of everybody.