Topic: Lorelai’s love life

  • Why Won't Lorelai Take Free Coffee?

    Why Won't Lorelai Take Free Coffee?

    In ‘We Got Us a Pippi Virgin‘, Luke tries to offer Lorelai free coffee at the diner, now that they are dating. Lorelai feels uncomfortable with that. Lorelai says, “Luke, this is your business. I’ve always paid, and I always should pay.” They settle on no tips, saying it would … More »

  • Why Does Lorelai Want to Delay Luke's Divorce?

    Why Does Lorelai Want to Delay Luke's Divorce?

    In ‘Afterboom‘, Luke and Lorelai run into each other at the Mailboxes, Etc. where Luke is getting ready to finalize his divorce with the notary on hand. Lorelai says it’s not a very dignified place to finalize a divorce and wants to make sure he’s not rushing into the decision. … More »

  • Luke Steps Up, Husband-Like?

    Luke Steps Up, Husband-Like?

    In ‘The Incredible Shrinking Lorelais‘, Lorelai falls apart because things at the Inn are not going smoothly. Of course, she’s not the only one things are falling apart for, but we’ll just focus on her. Because here it’s Luke who comes to Lorelai’s rescue. After yelling at Sookie and melting … More »

  • Does Lorelai Realize Her Feelings for Luke?

    Does Lorelai Realize Her Feelings for Luke?

    In ‘In the Clamor and the Clangor‘, Luke tells Lorelai that he’s moved in with Nicole, which distresses Lorelai. She deflects, saying she’s simply mad because he waited 3 weeks to tell her, and friends don’t do that. Lorelai complains about this to Sookie as well. Later, Luke is anything … More »

  • Does Lorelai Date Jason to Spite Emily?

    Does Lorelai Date Jason to Spite Emily?

    In ‘Ted Koppel’s Big Night Out‘, Lorelai admits to being unsure about dating Jason (Digger) Stiles because he’s now her father’s partner, not her type, is from her ‘hood’, and doesn’t want to upset things with Emily. However, she does seem pleased by his continued attentions.

    Lorelai had initially turned … More »

  • Was Alex a Distraction from Luke?

    Was Alex a Distraction from Luke?

    In ‘I Solemnly Swear‘, Lorelai meets a new man at her Inn seminar – a man who is there for his own small business venture – opening a coffee place. Alex is his name and he and Lorelai hit it off immediately.
    To me, Alex always seemed too perfect for … More »

  • What Does Lorelai's Dream Mean?

    What Does Lorelai's Dream Mean?

    Today we begin our discussions of Season 3 of Gilmore Girls. In ‘Those Lazy-Hazy-Crazy Days‘, Lorelai wakes up to a whole room of alarm clocks. We think, at first, that Lorelai is talking to Rory about this as she comes down the stairs… however, it’s Luke that’s in her kitchen. … More »

  • What Does the Chuppah Mean?

    What Does the Chuppah Mean?

    In ‘Red Light on the Wedding Night‘, Luke delivers his wedding present for Lorelai & Max: a chuppah that he made for them. He says simply that he “had some time,” though it sounds like it took a lot of time. And it’s after this gift and talk with Luke … More »

  • Does Luke Point Out the Obvious?

    Does Luke Point Out the Obvious?

    In ‘Sadie, Sadie‘, the first episode of the second season of Gilmore Girls, Lorelai tries to “break” her proposal news to Luke, only to find he’d already figured it out. Not only that, but he’s happy for her!
    However, Luke brings up a lot of practical questions that it’s obvious Lorelai … More »

  • Is Lorelai Ready to Commit?

    Is Lorelai Ready to Commit?

    In the previous episode, Lorelai talks about being ready to say “I love you”, and how important it is for her to teach Rory about commitment. And yet, in ‘Love, Daisies, and Troubadours‘, Lorelai hesitates when Max says “we should get married.” She says it’s because the proposal should be … More »

  • Why Does Lorelai Buy Luke Clothes?

    Why Does Lorelai Buy Luke Clothes?

    In ‘P.S. I Lo…‘, Luke is still dating Rachel, and is clueless about birthday shopping. When Lorelai spots the meowing potholders he’d bought her, she offers to buy him some other options. After picking out a gift for Rachel, Lorelai decides to pick up some new clothes for Luke! Why??

    Is … More »

  • Lorelai Gets a Bad Taste in her Mouth

    Lorelai Gets a Bad Taste in her Mouth

    In ‘Emily in Wonderland‘, Rachel asks Lorelai for help with Luke. Rachel tells Lorelai she’s ready to settle down, to “get serious” with Luke. Rachel doesn’t think Luke will believe her, and is ready to take off rather than face his skepticism (ahem, lack of commitment right there). Rachel asks … More »

  • Lorelai's Three Dates

    Lorelai's Three Dates

    In ‘Double Date‘, Lorelai gets a lot of action… so to speak. Given that this whole episode is about dating, for all the characters, it’s not surprising that we see Lorelai in several stages of dating.
    There is Lorelai dating Max, though technically they’re now “on a break”.
    There is … More »

  • Is Lorelai Afraid of Commitment?

    Is Lorelai Afraid of Commitment?

    In ‘Paris is Burning‘, after Rory tries to make some efforts to disassociate Mr. Medina from the Max-dating-Lorelai, Lorelai seems to become uncomfortable about Rory wanting to spend time with Max. Sookie points out to Lorelai that she has a “getaway dance” that happens about 2 months into a relationship, … More »

  • Rory & Lorelai Ask: To Perm or not to Perm?

    Rory & Lorelai Ask: To Perm or not to Perm?

    In ‘Cinnamon’s Wake‘, Lorelai and Rory each must decide what to do about their crushes. In Lorelai’s own words, “It’s like, to perm or not to perm?” Or at least, that’s how Lorelai tries to explain it to Sookie. Should Lorelai date the sexy, smart, funny, coffee-loving Max Medina? Or … More »