I'm new on TVD and...

I started off neutral when a friend recommended TVD to me. I liked Stelena in the beginning, until Friday Night Bites' scene where Damon caresses Elena's cheek while Stefan declares Damon is a monster. One begins to realize that there is more to "the monster" than meets the eye.

Their love story is so deep and profound, how they change each other. It is amazing watching it unfold, with its ups and downs (more realistic and more developed than SE I thought). Elena awakens Damon's humanity so that it can be healed and restored. While Damon is bringing out the Elena that died with her parent's car crash. You will see what we mean in an episode in season 1 called "Bloodlines."

I could say so much about this pair, but it would turn into an article, not an answer. But if you would like I will include a link here to a wonderful, granted long, but very thorough essay about them in the show and the books.

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I hope I do not ruin this for you, but here is a teaser...

If you see more episodes I'm sure you'll decide which couple you like more :)

I think you should carry on watching... by episode 11, a lot of fans have decided what side they are on Stelena/Delena/Bamon/Forwood/Catt ect... :-D

Stelena is tolerable in S1, but Delena surpass their scenes just by looking at eachother. Just watch both seasons and decide for yourself or at least up until 1x19...that'll pretty much make your decision for you ;]

DELENA FANS IS THE LARGEST FANBASE ON TVD!DELENA IS THE HOTTEST AND ROMANTIC COUPLE I HAVE EVER SEEN!KISS,HUGS,DANCES,SLAP!

Personally, I was team Stelena up until 1x11 or 1x12. DE have more depth than Stelena and you will definitely see that towards the last 10 episodes of season 1. I would say that 1x19 is probably their big turning point and season 2 delena is even better! Season 2 you will see how shallow and wrong Stefan and Elena are for each other and all of their serious issues mainly dealing with trust. I'm warning you now, stelena's relationship right now is not really what it looks like but you will see in season 2 :)

I love Stelena because they are romantic and cute and...perfect for each other!!!! But a lot of people love Delena more. I don't know what do you like, but if you like romance and pure and strong love you should pick Stelena. <3

you need to keep watching and decide by yourself:) There's a lot of reasons why I SHIP STELENA. I'll tell you a few. Stefan hasn't hurted any Elena's friends or family members. He respects what Elena wants. Their scenes are epic. True epic love story. They'll have issues but in the end they'll end up together. And I want both Salvatore Brothers to be happy.

OMG. At first i thought stephan and elena were the perfect couple but then further on in season one i realised that Damon is the one for Elena. Damon was really mean at the start of S1 but when he got to know Elena, he became such a genuine sweetheart and would do anything for her.

You can choose Stelena Or Delena, WHOEVER YOU LIKE :) but i know for a fact that Damon and Elena are the perfect couple because they have undeniably strong chemistry that the directors deliberately sort of hide but their relationship obviously grows gradually throughout the season! <3<3<3

i think they both have their reason but i like damon and elena