While the relationship that Lorelai and Rory share is one of the most special on TV, there are several other Gilmore Girls relationships that fans love observing. The series sees many characters interacting regularly, whether Kirk is enjoying his daily coffee and meal at Luke's diner or Babette and Miss Patty are enjoying some fresh gossip and wondering what everyone else is up to.
There are several important and charming friendships and romances on Gilmore Girls that are unforgettable, from Rory's most intriguing love interest to Lorelai's bond with two of her closest friends.
Madeline and Louise are the best Chilton minor characters and also one of the strongest friendships on the show.
Although they aren't very emotionally mature yet, these characters support each other and they share the same interests, which makes them bond. They help each other navigate the tough world of Chilton and that's important, as high school can be a lonely time without a good friend. Madeline and Louise are very connected and truly understand each other.
Paris loves her nanny and talks about her on a regular basis, whether sharing that her parents ignored her while she was growing up or asking her to look after Doyle when he's sick at Yale.
Because Paris never forgets her love for this important figure in her life, even when she grows up and goes away to college, this remains one of the most meaningful relationships on Gilmore Girls. Paris feels confident that her nanny has looked after her and shown her that she's capable of being loved.
Although Luke's rivalry with Taylor is funny, and it's endlessly entertaining watching Luke interact with any Stars Hollow resident, fans always come back to the connection between Luke and Kirk.
In some ways, they're both lost and they both need someone to give them some good life advice, although Luke is often shown to be more mature than Kirk. Kirk shows Luke that friendship can come from unexpected places and that he can care about someone who he doesn't have much in common with, an important realization since he can be negative.
Michel's funny Gilmore Girls quotes show that he's a perfect match for Lorelai in terms of friendship. The two are great at working together and figuring out what the other person needs, even if they sometimes get frustrated with each other.
Michel can tell that he's a crucial part of Lorelai's dreams for the Dragonfly Inn and Lorelai does her best to show Michel respect and appreciation, although sometimes she doesn't share those thoughts with him enough. Michel's tough personality and sarcastic humor might be one of the funniest parts of the series, but he's also a sweet person who means a lot to Lorelai and the show would lack something if he wasn't there.
If sometimes Paris and Rory can focus too much on wanting to beat each other, whether competing at Chilton for academic excellence or working at the Yale Daily News, Lane and Rory have a more cheerful and happy friendship. It's also one that truly feels timeless as even in the Netflix revival A Year In The Life, these characters still make time for one another.
Lane and Rory's friendship feels real as they do argue sometimes and there are moments when Rory understands that she isn't keeping up her end of the friendship bargain. Rory does a great job of making sure that Lane is happy and enjoying her teenage experience, whether attending a party where Lane's band performs or bringing Lane to a Chilton party, where she meets her love interest Henry.
Rory and Tristan have an interesting and unique relationship on the series. They never date or form a real or genuine friendship, but they start off as enemies as sorts and then do become something a bit closer to pals.
While Rory realizes that Tristan is immature and emotionally neglected at home, and that he's lost in a sea of popular teenagers, she feels sympathetic for him and the two connect a bit more. While Rory and Tristan might not be destined for anything more than acquaintances, Rory is kind to Tristan which shows him that people can care about him.
Luke and Lorelai help each other on Gilmore Girls and after thinking about everything that Luke and Lorelai have done for one another, it can be tough to ship Lorelai with Christopher or Max.
Whether some fans like this couple because Luke makes Rory a priority, or viewers think that Lorelai and Luke are opposites so that's why they work, there are many reasons to believe that their journey is a special one. Even though Christopher really loves Lorelai and Max thinks that they could have a real future together, it feels like it's always been Luke.
Although fans will always be Team Logan or Dean, a large majority prefer Jess and Rory's romance, the way that most fans like watching Luke and Lorelai and think that Max, Christopher, and Jason aren't the right choice for Lorelai.
Jess and Rory might be ruined by poor timing, as Jess leaves Stars Hollow and Rory goes off to college and they have many different experiences. But it could be argued that they aren't meant to stay together but teach each other key lessons during their time as a couple. Jess figures out how to be kinder to himself, and Rory finds more confidence in her life path.
April and Luke's Gilmore Girls scenes show that they have one of the most important relationships on the show.
Even though Luke isn't a friendly, chill, or happy-go-lucky kind of person, he shows April that it's possible to have fun and forget about working hard for a minute. April shows Luke that he's intelligent, determined, and good at his job, even if he isn't quite as booksmart as she is. This balance always makes these characters enjoyable to watch.
When Liz and T.J. become a big part of Luke's life, Luke might be wondering how long they're going to stay in Stars Hollow as he finds them both to be pretty irritating. But as time goes on, Luke appreciates Liz and even realizes how much T.J. loves his sister.
Liz is great for grumpy Luke and shows him that family is a great part of life, even if relatives frustrate each other sometimes, and their scenes together are silly and sweet.
