"Is it now, then, up to Dan and Blair to carry the torch in a new era and perhaps become a testament to the success of a Tracy and Mike kind of romance? They have their own societal struggle to overcome, the Chuck and Blair cycle, a relationship, which at its core boasts the idea of “one true love” above all else; above equality, right and wrong, happiness, shared interests and stimulating conversation." da Gossip Girl Post-Mortem: The Message It Sent and Why It Matters by ERINKLINGSBERG