Iâve seen some people thinking that Dan broke up with Phil because Dan mentioned something hot guy. But from what Dan said in BIG shows that he still cares a lot about Phil and sees him as a permanent part of his life. This is not a discussion I wanted to have but I just want to point stuff out because of people who are doubting their relationship. I want to say I absolutely do not fetishize their relationship, and that is not the purpose of this, but I do admire it a lot.
1. Quotes from BIG: âObviously we were more than friendsâ, âcompanions though life, like actual soulmatesâ, âI bet so many of you want to know so much more about that, but hereâs the thing, I like to keep things in my personal life private. So does Philâ
Points about this: Why would Dan say these things that obviously would cause people to suspect means they are still dating. He was telling his truth in this video. He would not say someone to imply such a thing in such an important video if it werenât true. Heâs a smart guy and would clearly know the implications this would bring.
2. Despite admitting they have been more than friends in the past, they still have lived together for 10 yrs. And Dan has also implied they intend to live together for a long time. Dan even called Phil an âpermanent apartment fixture or a birth mark.â Sure some people are able to live with someone they broke up with. But you really think Dan, who admits he is incredibly awkward, would be able to do this? And despite his fear of being out, because of the belief by so many that they were together, before he was ready unless they want to live together long term.
3. They have gone on so many vacations together. Philâs family obviously loves Dan. Philâs aunt even made a hat named after Dan for her shop. People may be comfortable going with someone to spend time with a friendâs family. But this many times? And going on a vacation to Japan a second time right after coming out? That just doesnât make sense.
4. Norman: They own a pet together. And they have suggested getting a dog, and the way they had said it clearly indicated they plan to do that together if they get a place that allows pets.
Danâs flirtations with some guys or calling someone attractive in a suggestive way does not conclude that they are broken up. Although I feel uncomfortable by these things, I donât judge him for it or linger on it and Phil doesnât either. They just have faith in their relationship and know their loyalty to each other. Dan has been in the closet for so long. Now he is finally free to be himself and it must be so nice for him to be able to say these things openly. Many couples are able to joke around about attractive people, including heterosexual people as well without jealousy. Thereâs no reason a gay couple couldnât be like this as well. It doesnât necessarily strain their relationship.
Now I want to emphasize again that I do not believe they are together for my entertainment. And I do not try to live vicariously through them. I just respect their bond a lot. I admired them as a platonic relationship so much, in fact seeing their bond as a close friendship before they came out because thatâs what they wanted. But now it seems so clear to me that they are together and they are ok with people thinking that. Insisting they are not invalidates their relationship.
Saying they are broken up or were never dating is such a far reach. I donât understand why some people insist they are not together while so many things point to that. Just let it be and move on. If you donât like the idea of them being together then just ignore that and enjoy their content as their own individual people.
If I upset anyone by this then I truly apologize but I just wanted to put this out there. For either people being paranoid or people who see it as proof. I am not trying to attack anyone and I hope no one misunderstands me.
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