Side note - Gauri is not meant to be a side character. She was a lead of a show that merged with this one, that's what Shrenu Parikh signed up for - LEAD. I understand that this is not the situation any of us wanted, but it's the one we're in, so can everyone see that we have full rights to demand SS and we won't watch if we don't get it and TRPs will definitely reflect that.
This is not a fight between what is the better couple, the formula is actually really simple. We want something + we are not receiving that something = we don't watch = drop in TRP.
No need to mention ShivIka, if you want to talk about RiKara. I want RiKara + We have had NO RiKara this week = I have not watched a single episode this week.
Also, I'm sorry but do people actually think IB is working on a pre-thought-out storyline? Really?
I am fully against venting everything on one couple, don't get me wrong, but the writers are definitely making it up as they go, so a return to the original storyline before DBO, is so factually incorrect.
A bit of maturing is needed from anyone bashing, regardless of who they are bashing for. An attack is an attack, but sadly some people are treating it like they are the only ones with emotions. Please respect the sentiments and frustrations of others.