Talk:Sweden/Finland

Hi, I was wondering some things about this page, and I preferred to ask here rather than directly editing it. Firstly, can this pairing really be considered canon? I think that it might be at least semi-canon (or not at all, since except Italy and HRE, no pairing is official). Personally I am doubtful that this should be considered so, but due to my relative inexperience I might miss some elements indicating that it does. Secondly, I think it is quite improper to say that Finland is a 'mother' to Sealand. Well, it can be related to Sweden having called him his 'wife'. But for me it is mostly due to his social awkwardness, and even if Finland did act as a parent towards Sealand, shouldn't he be a father as well? So I think the term 'mother' should stay only in the 'Fan Speculations' section as it is a term coined by the fans and is not really correct to refer to Finland. Plus, we have not seen Finland and Sealand together many times, and the subject is 'debatable'. It is only my point of view, and I would like you to give me yours :) --SekkEye (talk) 16:46, 18 September 2018 (CDT)

Hello,

As I am even newer than you to Hetalia in general, I can't really answer you so instead I'll put a few more interrogations. I can only agree with what you say, especially since we have no element that I know of concerning Finland's opinion. I'll grant you Sweden might have some kind of feelings but Finland doesn't seem to reciprocate them at all, to the point that he is scared of Sweden, or at least nervous around him, in some strips. To me, they only used to live together for historical reasons, much like Austria living in Germany's house after the Anschluss - another kind of relationship is conceivable, but certainly not canonical. Furthermore, since Finland is now independent, they shouldn't live together anymore, and nothing seems to suggest that they do.
Also there is this sentence I don't understand: "Others suggest that Finland still carries a degree of Stockholm Syndrome around Sweden, and that the relationship is more one-sided that it would appear to be." This puzzles me. Could it be due to my *ahem* perfectible knowledge of the English language ? I mean, Stockholm syndrome is considered to be a mental illness and doesn't apply to this situation (or does it ? Was Finland forced to stay with Sweden ?!), and the relationship appears completely one-sided (right ?) How can it be more one-sided than this ? And I don't see how the two parts of the sentence connect. I just cant' see the point that is made. If someone could explain this to me, I would be very grateful. Sorry, this is probably too long... I often get carried away when writing. Thanks for your patience ! --PoeciMeta (talk) 13:39, 19 September 2018 (CDT)