While not everyone has Lorelai and Rory's friendly parent/child relationship on Gilmore Girls, all fans can agree that they're some of the most relatable characters on TV. Viewers love that they enjoy coffee, junk food, and pop culture and they seem like fun people to be around.
Fans have shared their favorite Rory and Lorelai scenes, and no matter what this beloved duo is doing, they want to be along for the journey. When examining their personality traits and behavior in the series, fans find Lorelai and Rory very easy to relate to.
Lorelai: She Doesn't Like Asking Anyone For Money
Lorelai has trouble asking people for money when she really needs it, and she has tons of pride around this subject. Fans feel a lot of frustration with Lorelai when she doesn't want to ask her parents for money to fix the termite damage in her house, or when she needs money for the Dragonfly Inn and Emily and Richard seem like perfect investors.
But even though it would make Lorelai's life a lot easier to reach out to wealthier people when she needs a hand, this does make her easy to relate to. Money is a tough, awkward topic and no one can really blame Lorelai for wanting to seem strong and independent and like she can handle any challenge thrown her way.
Rory: She Gets Embarrassed When She Makes Mistakes
Everyone hates making mistakes and out of all the characters on Gilmore Girls, Rory seems to dislike mes the most. Fans don't love how perfect Rory always wants to be, but she feels a lot of shame, embarrassment, and negative emotions when she gets in trouble.
This might not be the best way to act, but it's relatable. In high school and young adulthood, it can be tough to it when something has gone wrong, as everyone wants to seem grown-up and like they can handle any challenge.
Lorelai: She Has Trouble Letting Go Of A Past Romance
There are many relatable parts of Lorelai's character, from her love of coffee to her joy surrounding pop culture, and viewers can relate to the way that she feels about Rory's dad, Christopher.
Fans who have had a tough break-up or who still think about that ex that got away can relate to Lorelai here. It's always tempting to look back on past times as happier than they really were or to think "what if?" While Lorelai knows that she and Christopher might not be meant to be, she's always stuck on the idea that maybe they can make things work, until she and Luke finally commit to each other in the season 7 finale. Looking back, fans can see that Lorelai and Christopher aren't meant to be,
Rory: She's Shy Around New People
Rory is a relatable character because she's shy when she meets new people and it takes her a while to warm up to them. This is in direct contrast to Lorelai, who can talk to absolutely anyone.
Some fans have problems with Rory's story, but any Gilmore Girls viewers who feel nervous when in large groups, don't know what to say when talking to new people, and are otherwise on the shy and quiet side can relate to Rory a lot. It's definitely refreshing to see a character who loves books and working hard and isn't a social butterfly.
Lorelai: She's Uncomfortable In Fancy, Formal Situations
Lorelai is super relatable because she has a hard time attending formal parties or being around people who want her to be prim and proper.
Whether feeling like a fish out of water at a parents' night at Chilton or wishing Friday Night Dinner could be more casual, Lorelai is always more comfortable at Luke's diner or at home watching a movie with junk food. If viewers attended some of Emily's elegant parties, they would likely feel the same way as Lorelai, and they would also hate the awkward small talk and snobby people trying to one-up one another.
Rory: She Doesn't Like Confusing Dating Games
Fans can relate to Rory's behavior in her dating life, as she never puts on airs or pretends to be someone else when she's dating. Rory knows that she wants to be in a serious, long-term relationship and that's an important goal in her life, whether she's in high school or in college.
Dating is often a lot more confusing than it should be, and Rory has trouble dating casually when she begins attending Yale in season 4 of Gilmore Girls. When she and Logan begin seeing each other, she realizes that she can't date him casually and lets him know her boundaries and what she needs.
Lorelai: She Feels Like The Odd One Out In Her Family
Not everyone has a very close family who plans fun vacations every year or sets up a reunion each summer. Some are like Lorelai: they get along with some relatives but not all, and they often feel like they're different from their parents or other family .
The fact that Lorelai has trouble with Emily and Richard makes her very relatable. She knows that while she grew up in a wealthy world and her parents want to belong to a certain social circle, she's not comfortable with that, and she always wants to who she is.
Rory: She's Got Wanderlust But Hasn't Travelled Too Much
Gilmore Girls fans can relate to Rory as she takes every opportunity that she can to travel, but in high school, she hasn't left Stars Hollow all that much.
Rory slowly begins to see more of the world, as she and Paris move to Washington for a summer, she and Lorelai backpack through Europe after she graduates from Chilton, and she goes to Europe with Emily later on. This is realistic, as Rory comes from a small town and her mom doesn't have a lot of extra money.
Lorelai: She Uses Humor As A Defense Mechanism
Lorelai is also a relatable character because she uses humor to cope with whatever is going on in her life, and sometimes, she makes jokes in self-defense. Chances are that many Gilmore Girls viewers do the same thing, at least sometimes.
Lorelai is famous for her clever dialogue and she seems to make funny comments anywhere and everywhere. This is a beloved part of her character, and while Lorelai could work on feeling her emotions more, many people feel more comfortable making jokes than talking about something difficult.
Rory: She Leans On Her Mom When Making Big Life Changes
Everyone wants to seem grown-up as they ease out of high school life and go away to college or embark on whatever is next. But it's hard not to want to ask a parent for advice or reach out for that security blanket. Rory is easy to relate to as she leans on her mom whenever she makes a big change in her life, whether she's starting at scary new school Chilton or it's time to go off to Yale.
Viewers would likely do the same thing in Rory's position, as Lorelai is so ive and loving that, of course, she wants to be there for Rory, and of course Rory wants to have that level of comfort when trying something new or growing up.