My main point is that she doesn't need defending at all if she's not at fault. And even if she's making mistakes as human, as per her character flaws, so what? That's a good thing to show her flaws and how she learns from her mistakes and grows. We've seen too many super perfect FLs and they've steered clear of making Pallavi like that, which is quite refreshing.
As for those who hate the character, well that's their call. We can't change that, and defending Pallavi repeatedly every time such people criticize her is only going to make them hate her more. That's just how some of these people think.
There are others who are neutral to her character too by the way, who don't love or hate her, but those people unfortunately get grouped in with people who hate her.
I understand your point about a love story needing both characters (unless it's meant to be a one-sided loves story, which MHRW isn't), and I agree with that, but the fact is that a lot of people who watch a story for specific characters or arcs. Each person takes something different from the show and has their own experiences.
I personally don't see this as a "love story" per se, but more of a story about love in many forms, not just between the leads but also with other characters on the show: between parents and children, siblings, extended families, non-blood ties, etc.
First thing I feel is if there is negativity (in this forum people call it constructive criticism and I absolutely agree , every member tends to think different and actually its criticism in disguise of bashing) somewhere it should be balanced by positivity. And if I can play a role in eliminating negativity, why wont I?. I guess everyone who posted in this topic feels the same.
You too replied in this topic because somewhere you felt that things discussed here are not according to what you think .
Same goes for everyone!.
If he/ she thinks that their opinion can calm things down, they are going to post their opinion( in this case - defending).
Thats all I wanted to say.
Btw I express gratitude for putting forth a different perspective from what my is because next time I introspect any situation , I will definitely try to implement it.