Consent. And thus you have the main difference between most of GoT and WoT relationships. :lol
That is an important issue, too, and I am supportive of a lot of the couples mentioned in this thread. But the prevailing theme is still...not my favorite. :lol
*groans loudly and rolls eyes* Dooooon't get me started on GoT relationships. I really only like one of them. :lol And, there's really no comparing the two series there. GoT relationships are created for shock value, generally. WoT relationships are not.
I forgot that Gareth had met Siuan...
This bothered me a lot too. :/ Even with my favorite couple, Gareth and Siuan, there was always that nagging in the back of my mind. I mean, I understand that Siuan's age was set, so that she and Moiraine could go and find the DR, but I don't think Gareth was really prominent until the main...