It should've been Damon and Bonnie who transitioned from friends to lovers and not Stefan and Caroline.

First and foremost, I believe Stefan and Caroline shared a beautifully authentic friendship. Stefan even remarked that Caroline reminded him of Lexi, making her feel like a living version of the Lexi he had lost, their bond felt real. For the writers to desperately diminish this genuine connection just to craft a romantic arc for Stefan feels utterly misguided and frankly shows that they didn’t truly grasp the essence of their dynamic. Personally, it’s nearly impossible to envision Stefan falling in love with anyone other than Elena; they are the true epic soulmates,and no other woman in the series made me believe there could be a more fitting match for Stefan than her. As for Damon, I genuinely believe there was more natural chemistry and richer character development to him when he was closer to Bonnie. While Damon and Elena's initial buildup was intriguing, the relationship ultimately fell flat, and their constant toxicity and repetitive issues was insufferable to watch. The connection between Damon and Bonnie, on the other hand, was raw, profound, and incredibly fun. As for Enzo, While he was a decent match for Bonnie, his character always felt like a diluted version of Damon to me.

First and foremost, I believe Stefan and Caroline shared a beautifully authentic friendship. Stefan even remarked that Caroline reminded him of Lexi, making her feel like a living version of the Lexi he had lost, their bond felt real. For the writers to desperately diminish this genuine connection just to craft a romantic arc for Stefan feels utterly misguided and frankly shows that they didn’t truly grasp the essence of their dynamic. Personally, it’s nearly impossible to envision Stefan falling in love with anyone other than Elena; they are the true epic soulmates,and no other woman in the series made me believe there could be a more fitting match for Stefan than her. As for Damon, I genuinely believe there was more natural chemistry and richer character development to him when he was closer to Bonnie. While Damon and Elena's initial buildup was intriguing, the relationship ultimately fell flat, and their constant toxicity and repetitive issues was insufferable to watch. The connection between Damon and Bonnie, on the other hand, was raw, profound, and incredibly fun. As for Enzo, While he was a decent match for Bonnie, his character always felt like a diluted version of Damon to me.