Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra created one of the most beloved and iconic animated universes. Drawing from various Asian cultures, anime art styles, and modern history, the stories follow great heroes in complicated worlds. Avatars Aang and Korra have inspired fans around the world, and so have their impressive and powerful friends.

Amidst all of this adventure, though, romance can be found, especially considering the fact that most of the main characters are teenagers when their journeys begin. With hormones raging, many of these young character are saving the world and also falling in love. With the fandom, too, relationships have been the core of a lot of conversations. Some are fan-favorites, while others are despised. Some fan pairings have also become popular. Everything became even more interesting when, in The Legend of Korra, some couples were confirmed, denied, or completely left a mystery.

Throughout these two series and their graphic novels, the relationships between the characters have evolved and shaped everything around them. Some have changed things for the best, while others have shifted things for the worst.

With that said, here are the 10 Couples That Hurt Avatar: The Last Airbender And Legend Of Korra (And 15 That Saved Them).

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25 Saved: Katara and Aang

Since Avatar: The Last Airbender ended on this couple kissing, Katara and Aang have become a cornerstone of this universe. They save the world in the first series, and raised main players who appear in Korra's adventures.

Aang loved Katara from the moment he met her, and she eventually fell for his fun and determined spirit. While not always the most popular couple, they are a sweet one that fans have grown to love. Both of them are heroes who made their world better and made each other stronger by being together. As far as Avatar couples go, Aang and Katara did a lot of good for the world.

24 Hurt: Korra and Mako

When Korra met pro-bender Mako, she immediately was attracted to the stubborn firebender. The attraction even seemed to be mutual. However, things soon became complicated, as he started dating Asami and Korra had Equalists to deal with -- it was a mess.

The couple eventually got together, but it didn't take long for it all to fall apart. Despite loving one another, they decided that they weren't a good pair. The drama between Korra and Mako only complicated the relationships in their friend group and hurt people more than it made them happy. It would have been better if they never were together at all.

23 Saved: Toph and Sokka

In the original Avatar series, crushes, feelings, and relationships were boundless. Many of them didn't go far or didn't matter, but a few did. For example, Toph's feelings for Sokka had a big impact on the series.

Though the pair never were together romantically, Toph spent most of Book Three: Fire infatuated with the goofy water cheif's son. While she cared a lot about her fellow team members, as a non-bender, he treated her the most like a normal girl. However, regardless of how the relationship between them never went anywhere, it was good to see her come out of her shell as a bender and as a young woman.

22 Hurt: Roku and Ta Min

The Avatar has a tradition of being very serious and dedicated to their role. While that's heroic and expected, it's also good to see the softer side of these great mediums. Aang may be fun-loving and breezy, but the first past Avatar fans got to see a lot of was Roku. As a wise member of the Fire Nation, his relationship with Ta Min really softened him and was a reminder that all the Avatars were human and had feelings.

Furthermore, as the grandparents of Ursa, they directly led to fan-favorite character, Prince Zuko. Their pairing did great things for sympathizing with Avatars and creating the heroes fans loved.

21 Hurt: Bolin and Eska

Bolin and Eska had a frightening whirlwind relationship. They went from being interested, to dating, to fighting, to becoming betrothed, to falling in love, and then awkwardly parting ways. While in some ways this appealed to the 'caught up in the moment' aspect of teenage dating, the entire scenario was all too much. There were times when Bolin was sincerely terrified of Eska and other times when he said he loved her.

There was some humor to their hurricane romance, but it mostly was just confusing and felt random. Also, after finally getting over Korra, it probably wasn't the best idea to chase after her cousin. This relationship probably would have been best left unexplored.

20 Saved: Tonraq and Senna

Korra's parents are the first set of parents of a main character we see in the series. In Avatar: The Last Airbender, the closest was Toph, but her parents were severely judgmental and controlling. Everyone else had monsters for parents (Zuko) or lost one of both parents (Aang, Katara, Sokka).

Tonraq and Senna were a breath of fresh air. They were healthy, supportive parents who only encouraged Korra to be herself and fulfill her destiny. Though their daughter faced a hard life, they remained strong and did all they could to help their little girl. Deeply in love and fantastic parents, Tonraq and Senna are a model couple in the Avatar universe.

19 Hurt: Zuko and Jin

While Zuko masqueraded as Lee, there are some great things the young firebender learned. Most of all, he opened his mind to other people and nations and found his own humanity. His feelings for Jin, a young earth nation refugee, helped a lot in that.

However, his relationship with Jin had a serious flaw. The entire time they were together, he was lying about who he was. No matter how good it was for him, it was ultimately a fantasy in which he could become someone different. Jin helped Zuko become a better person, but their relationship was doomed from the start.

18 Saved: Kya and Hakoda

The Southern Water Tribes lived under constant oppression and terror from the Fire Nation. After all, the next Avatar was supposed to be a waterbender and they wanted to find them first. However, the Southern Water Tribes didn't lose their spirit, especially not Hakoda and Kya. The parents of Katara and Sokka always taught their children to be strong, brave, and help others.

Though Hakoda lost his wife to the war, he kept fighting. Together, this couple had incredible children who went on to save the world. Despite having to part early on, they did great work together.

17 Saved: Ursa and Noren/Ikem

After years spent in a horrible marriage with Fire Lord Ozai, Ursa had to escape. Though it came at the cost of her children, leaving Ozai gave her a new chance at life. She went back to the life she should have had, before the prince stole it from her. Reuniting with her childhood love Ikem, who was now known as Noren, she got to restart her life.

By the time Zuko finally found his mother again, she was happily living as Noriko with their daughter, Kiyi. They had been given new faces by the Mother of Faces, which allowed them to live new lives. Though it separated her from Zuko and Azula, it freed her from Ozai's cruelty.

16 Hurt: Korra and Bolin

When Korra first moved to Republic City, she was enamored by the pro-bending scene. Very quickly, she even became a member of a pro-bending team, the Fire Ferrets. On this team were two brothers: Mako and Bolin. Bolin became enamored with the young Avatar, but she was far more interested in his older brother, Mako.

Though Bolin's attempts were sweet and well-meaning, Korra simply wasn't interested. Much like a lot of early romance in The Legend of Korra, Korra and Bolin's short-lived date only made things more complicated and awkward for them. If only their teenage hormones were a little less headstrong.

15 Saved: Oma and Shu

Between Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, there are a lot of ancient tales about the history of their world. One of the most well-known regales the creation of Omashu, a great city in the Earth Kingdom. It is said a woman named Oma and a man named Shu lived in warring villages. However, the two fell in love. As legend goes, they discovered earthbending in order to create a tunnel through a mountain to reach one another.

In a world full of wars and disharmony, the love story of Oma and Shu encourages rising above differences and finding common ground.

14 Hurt: Asami and Mako

Early on, Korra and Mako had feelings for one another but were vague and timid when it came to dealing with them. During that time, Mako met Asami Sato and fell head over heels. She was beautiful, smart, and cool. However, their relationship threw a giant wrench in his growing feelings for Korra.

Over the next few years, Mako bounced back and forth between Asami and Korra, hurting both women in the process. Though their connection with Mako eventually led Korra and Asami to each other, the heartbreak this relationship caused wasn't really worth it. They all could have been just friends from the start.

13 Saved: Bolin and Opal

Throughout The Legend of Korra, Bolin had trouble with love. He started pining after Korra, then became engaged to Eska, then he had a weird relationship with Ginger the actress. However, this lovelorn earthbender finally found stability and a love that matched his in Opal, the granddaughter of Toph.

While the other girls he liked were very intense, Opal was easygoing and thoughtful. Her airbender spirit brought him joy and levity. She found a grounded, devoted, funny boyfriend in him. Together, the couple balanced each other out. In all of The Legend of Korra's wild romances, they were a sweet, comforting pairing.

12 Saved: Sokka and Suki

Despite the entire Avatar universe being full of benders, the series does a great job of making non-benders just as vibrant and amazing. Two great examples are Sokka and Suki. Suki is a brilliant Kyoshi warrior, who is trained in protecting her island and embodying Avatar Kyoshi's strong spirit. Though Sokka starts the series brave but weak, he soon becomes a strong warrior and tactical leader.

Together, Sokka and Suki are an affectionate couple that are confident with their own strengths and personalities. They encourage one another and remind all fans that non-benders can do fantastic things, too. Moreover, they set a precedence for impressive non-bending characters.

11 Hurt: Kuvira and Baatar Jr.

In the final leg of The Legend of Korra, Kuvira is the main antagonist. Once a proud, ambitious warrior trying to do her best by her nation, she eventually becomes a power-hungry warmonger. Even worse, her main target is Avatar Korra.

When fans met Kuvira, she was engaged to Baatar Jr., Toph's eldest grandchild. However, once her mission turned self-righteous, she was willing to sacrifice the man she loved most for power. Baatar Jr. and Kuvira were a loving couple, before she lost herself in her ambitions. Later, though, their love got lost under all of the chaos. Both metalbenders deserved much, much better.

10 Saved: Pema and Tenzin

Tenzin, the youngest son of Avatar Aang, was his only child born as an airbender. This put tremendous pressure on the young man, which meant that he had to rebuild the air nation.

The person who supported him most through all of this was Pema, his non-bending wife. Even before they were together, she had full faith in him. She left her family to become an air acolyte, protecting and preserving the airbending way of life. There, she met and fell in love with Tenzin. Eventually, the pair married and had four wonderful airbending kids. Though having such a boisterous family wore on them, together they weathered all storms and only came out stronger.

9 Hurt: Toph and Kanto

Toph's daughter, Lin Beifong, is revealed early on in The Legend of Korra. However, her father remains a mystery for a long time. After awhile, fans learn Lin's father's name is Kanto. He and Toph were together for awhile, but things didn't work out -- and that's all we know.

Fans were greatly disappointed that Toph's only known reciprocated love interest was unknown. He wasn't anyone fans had ever met and they would never meet him. While Toph is a strong earthbender who doesn't need anyone, she was a favorite character and fans wanted to see her get a happy ending and fall in love. While it wasn't a total disaster, Kanto and her relationship was greatly disappointing.

8 Saved: Suyin and Baatar

Suyin is Toph's other daughter, an accomplished bender and a creator of an entire city, Zaofu. While a rebel in her youth, she became a real inspiration to other metalbenders. By her side is her husband, Baatar. He was an architect who helped build this city for the Metal Clan. Together, they built something strong for their family. Both very driven by blood ties. They had five children and are utterly devoted to them.

In a world full of heroes, warriors, Avatars, and adventure, Suyin and Baatar are a refreshing pair of homebodies. They wanted to build strong roots and did just that. It worked out that they became leaders and great parents in the process.

7 Saved: Varrick and Zhu Li

Varrick was the president of the Earth Kingdom, after Wu decided that the nation should be democratic instead of a monarchy. His assistant, Zhu Li, helped Varrick in everything he did and was fiercely loyal to him. She even feigned betrayal to help keep him safe.

Over time, the pair fell in love and Varrick named Zhu Li his equal co-president instead of his assistant. After Kuvira's forces were dispersed, they married. Though a bit of an odd couple, Varrick and Zhu Li work well together as people and as leaders. Together, they make the Earth Kingdom a better place.

6 Hurt: Yakone and His Wife

Yakone was a psychic bloodbender who wreaked havoc in Republic City before being caught, put on trial, and stripped of his bending powers. Years later, after getting a new face, he moved to the Northern Water Tribe, married, and had two sons.

Instead of using this opportunity to turn his life around, he warped his sons by telling them that they had to avenge him and destroy the Avatar. He taught them bloodbending and encouraged them to use their powers cruelly. Though he eventually stopped when Noatak ran away, and his wife had little involvement in the teachings, their union created the monster known as Amon.

5 Saved: Kai and Jinora

Since the Avatar is 16 years old at the beginning of The Legend of Korra, all of the romantic relationships got heated quickly. They were serious, messy, and intense. The cute, crush-like relationships of Avatar: The Last Airbender seemed long gone. However, after the Harmonic Convergence, a bunch of new airbenders popped up.

One particular airbender, Kai, was a scrappy boy about Jinora's age. Quickly throughout their training, the two grew close. They gave fans that cute, young romance from previous series. Even better, the pair support and protect each other in their airbending adventures. They're an adorable and fun couple.

4 Hurt: Tenzin and Lin

When they were younger, Lin Beifong and Tenzin spent a lot of time together -- so much so, in fact, that the two fell in love. As children of the original Team Avatar, it's not surprising that it happened since their parents are so close.

However, as they grew older, their ambitions began to diverge. Lin wanted to take her mother's place as chief of police, while Tenzin wanted to focus on airbending restoration and training new airbenders. In the end, they broke up, though it hurt both of them deeply. Luckily, later they were able to be good friends, even though they weren't a good match.

3 Saved: Zuko and Mai

Despite some other flirtations, Zuko's strongest relationship was with Mai, the daughter of a powerful Fire Nation governor and his sister's childhood friend. Mai was dedicated to her independence and was never bowed to anyone else's decisions. She only wanted what was best for her people and the people she loved. As the prince and, later, the Fire Lord, her way of fearlessly challenging him was something that Zuko needed.

Though they broke up during the harmony restoration movement, the creators implied that the pair reunited later. Since Zuko is so headstrong, Mai is perfect at keeping him balanced and focused. This moody but heartfelt couple works well together.

2 Hurt: Ozai and Ursa

Ursa lived a difficult life. As the beautiful granddaughter of the previous Avatar, men all over the Fire Nation admired her. Unfortunately, even Prince Ozai himself wanted her -- and he eventually got what he wanted

This prince eventually became the ruthless, mad Fire Lord Ozai. Ursa had to endure years of marriage with him and even bore his children. She watched him warp their daughter and torture their son. With time, it all became too much to bear and Ursa disappeared. This left Zuko alone and even more vulnerable. Marrying Ozai broke Ursa in every way. Their union was the worst thing to ever happen to her.

1 Saved: Korra and Asami

This relationship for Korra was a little unexpected when it happened, but fans eventually embraced it. When the wars ended and the young Avatar went on a break, her close friend Asami came with her. However, Asami and Korra romantically held hands and decided to start seeing one another.

Over the series, the pair went through endless trials. Together, they found solace and companionship. After so much emotional turmoil and war, they decided that there wasn't anyone else they'd rather spend all their time with. Though it wasn't nearly as bombastic as Katara and Aang's final kiss, it was a proper and warm ending for Korra, who was hand-in-hand with the woman she loved.

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Fan art by Morigalaxy, Campside, and Terra7.

Episodes

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Katara and Sokka make a startling discovery while fishing: a boy frozen in an iceberg, perfectly preserved and -- amazingly -- alive.

An accident results in Aang's expulsion from the Southern Water Tribe, and the villagers soon find themselves beset by sinister Prince Zuko.

Aang returns to his childhood temple, hoping to find evidence that his people still thrive in the region, but he makes a shocking discovery.

Aang, Sokka and Katara go to the island of Kyoshi, where they receive a chilly reception. After Aang proves he's the Avatar, he becomes a celebrity.

Sokka and Katara must again indulge Aang when he drags them to the Earth Kingdom city of Omashu, another favorite haunting ground of his youth.

Aang and the others find an Earth Kingdom mining town under the thumb of the Fire Nation, and Katara feels guilty when her actions lead to an arrest.

Aang takes on the task of defending a town from an interdimensional monster, but his untested skills and uncertainty could prove the town's undoing.

During the winter solstice, Aang must travel into the Fire Nation -- which wants to capture him -- to communicate with his predecessor, Avatar Roku.

While teaching Aang about waterbending, Katara realizes her skills are inadequate. Luckily, she comes across a waterbending scroll at a boutique.

A band of rebel guerillas with a charming, roguish leader rescues Aang, Sokka and Katara as they're fleeing the Fire Nation's minions.

Arriving at a giant gorge, Aang and his friends encounter two feuding refugee groups fighting over the right to cross the abyss.

The mummy game download. When Aang, Katara and Sokka find themselves broke, Katara urges Sokka to take a fishing job. But the plan goes awry when the angler recognizes Aang.

With Sokka and Katara still ailing from the effects of the storm, Aang must find some frozen frogs to cure his cohorts.

Aang, Sokka and Katara come across a village that's dependent on its resident fortune-teller, who has reliably predicted its future for generations.

Aang acts childish during a reunion between Sokka, Katara and a longtime friend. Fearing that Sokka and Katara will desert him, Aang betrays them.

Aang and the others slip into a Fire Nation town so he can observe firebending firsthand. But their plans go quickly wrong, and they must seek refuge.

On their continuing journey north, Aang and the others hear rumors about a surviving band of airbenders, requiring a visit to the Northern Air Temple.

After going to the home of the Northern Water Tribe, Aang and Katara search for a waterbending master, and Sokka becomes smitten with a princess.

After hunting his prey halfway around the world, Adm. Zhao zeroes in on Aang's location and prepares to lay siege to the entire Northern Water Tribe.

As Adm. Zhao's army continues its assault on the beleaguered Northern Water Tribe, Sokka, Katara and Yue try to retrieve Aang from the spirit world.

Aang and the group meet an Earth Kingdom general who wants to use Aang's powerful 'Avatar State' as a weapon to defeat the Fire Nation.

On their way to Omashu, the kids become lost in the treacherous 'Cave of Two Lovers.

Aang enters Omashu so he can learn Earthbending from King Bumi, but the city is in the hands of the Fire Nation.

When the kids end up in a mysterious and strange swamp, their fears are exposed.

Aang must clear up a wave of anti-Avatar sentiment and atone for something he did in the past.

Aang discovers a possible Earthbending mentor at an underground tournament.

Traveling without Uncle now, Zuko wanders alone into an Earth Kingdom town where he bonds with a local boy.

As the kids are pursued relentlessly by a mysterious machine, their exhaustion puts them at each other's throats.

When Aang struggles with a block while trying to learn Earthbending from Toph, he wonders if the problem is with him or his teacher.

A professor leads the kids to a spirit library in the middle of the desert, where Sokka hopes to discover secrets to use against the Fire Nation.

Aang searches for Appa, while Katara struggles to keep everyone together so they can survive in the vast desert.

Leaving the desert for Ba Sing Se, Suki and friends guide Earth Kingdom refugees through a treacherous pass. Meanwhile, Zuko meets a new friend, Jet.

At the outer wall of Ba Sing Se, the gang faces the Fire Nation army, while Jet becomes suspicious of Zuko and Iroh, whose cover might be blown.

Aang and the kids finally arrive in Ba Sing Se to see the Earth King, only to find mysterious forces within the city conspiring to stop them.

This series of short stories highlights different characters and their individual adventures in the city of Ba Sing Se.

In this special episode, we go back in time to the moment Appa was stolen.

While searching for Appa, the kids run into Jet but are torn about whether to trust him or not. Meanwhile, Zuko also hunts for Appa.

The kids battle Long Feng and the Dai Li when they attempt to show the Earth King the vast conspiracy taking place in his city.

A guru at the Eastern Air Temple helps Aang take the next step in his Avatar journey. Sokka meets his long lost father.

Azula takes control of the Dai Li. Zuko is forced to make a fateful choice, leading to a battle that endangers Aang and all of his friends.

After sustaining serious injuries at the end of Season 2, Aang awakens to find himself aboard a Fire Nation ship. Meanwhile, Zuko journeys home.

To better camouflage themselves as real Fire Nation citizens, the kids check out a Fire Nation school. Also, Zuko confronts Uncle.

When the gang comes to a suffering fishing village, a mysterious spirit appears to help the villagers.

When Sokka feels he's not contributing enough to the group, he seeks out a mysterious master to teach him the ways of the sword.

Zuko, Azula, Mai and Ty Lee go on vacation, where they learn a lot about themselves and each other. Meanwhile, the kids face a new enemy.

Aang and Zuko are given insight into their forefathers' pasts -- but how does the tale of Roku and Sozin matter to them now?

When Toph discovers a quick way to make cash, Katara disapproves, and the rift between them has disastrous consequences.

The kids investigate mysterious disappearances in a spooky town. Katara makes a special connection.

On the eve of the eclipse, Aang's anxiety gets the better of him. His dreams become nightmares, and soon he can no longer tell dream from reality.

With the eclipse almost upon them, the kids prepare to invade the Fire Nation.

While the forces siege the capital of the Fire Nation, the kids help Aang find the Fire Lord before the eclipse. But they're met with surprises..

When our gang regroups at the Western Air temple, they find someone there they weren't expecting.

When it comes time for Zuko to teach Aang Firebending, the two set out to learn the true meaning of Firebending from the original teachers.

Sokka and Zuko head toward the best-guarded prison in the Fire Nation, the Boiling Rock, hoping to find and break out the invading forces.

Sokka and Zuko have to revise their escape plan when something goes wrong. They end up receiving help from unexpected places.

Katara sets out to confront the Fire Nation soldier who killed her mother. But what will she do when she finds him?

The kids see a play about themselves and all their past adventures. But they aren't happy with the production.

The kids get some new information on Fire Lord Ozai's master plan and decide to attack earlier than planned. Will Aang be ready?

When Fire Lord Ozai puts his master plan in action, the group tries to stop him. Meanwhile, Aang seeks advice from his past lives.

In the final battle, Zuko faces Azula and Aang finally confronts the Fire Lord.

In the final battle, Zuko faces Azula and Aang finally confronts the Fire Lord.