{"id":86357,"date":"2025-03-02T04:35:07","date_gmt":"2025-03-02T04:35:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=86357"},"modified":"2025-03-02T04:35:07","modified_gmt":"2025-03-02T04:35:07","slug":"who-has-a-crush-on-link","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-has-a-crush-on-link\/","title":{"rendered":"Who has a crush on Link?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-has-a-crush-on-link\/#Who_has_a_crush_on_Link\" title=\"Who has a crush on Link?\">Who has a crush on Link?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-has-a-crush-on-link\/#Character_Crushes_on_Link\" title=\"Character Crushes on Link\">Character Crushes on Link<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-has-a-crush-on-link\/#Female_Characters\" title=\"Female Characters\">Female Characters<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/who-has-a-crush-on-link\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_has_a_crush_on_Link\"><\/span>Who has a crush on Link?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>The question of <strong>who has a crush on Link<\/strong> is a multifaceted one, with various characters throughout the <strong>Legend of Zelda series<\/strong> exhibiting romantic or admiring feelings towards the protagonist, including <strong>Princess Zelda<\/strong>, <strong>Ruto<\/strong>, <strong>Paya<\/strong>, <strong>Mipha<\/strong>, and <strong>Midna<\/strong>, among others. These characters, each with their unique personalities and roles in the series, contribute to the rich and complex <strong>lore of the Legend of Zelda<\/strong>, where <strong>Link&#8217;s relationships<\/strong> with them are a significant aspect of the games&#8217; narratives and character development.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Character_Crushes_on_Link\"><\/span>Character Crushes on Link<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Female_Characters\"><\/span>Female Characters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Several female characters in the series have shown a <strong>crush on Link<\/strong>, highlighting the diverse interactions and relationships Link has throughout his adventures. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Does Link have a crush on Zelda?<\/strong> While the games never explicitly confirm Link&#8217;s feelings, his actions and the dynamics between him and Zelda suggest a deep care and possibly romantic feelings, especially considering <strong>Marin<\/strong> as a manifestation of Link&#8217;s feelings for Zelda in <strong>Link&#8217;s Awakening<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is the girl who likes Link?<\/strong> Several girls like Link, including <strong>Ruto<\/strong>, who is persistent in her pursuit, and <strong>Paya<\/strong>, who realizes her love for Link after speaking with <strong>Impa<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Paya have a crush on Link?!<\/strong> Yes, Paya has a crush on Link, and her feelings are a focal point of her character, with her being around Link&#8217;s age and having a shy personality.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Link like Mipha?<\/strong> The Japanese translation of <strong>The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild&#8217;s Adventure Log<\/strong> implies that Mipha and Link share love and care for each other, suggesting they could have been romantic partners under different circumstances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Zelda have a crush on Link in TotK?<\/strong> Princess Zelda&#8217;s dialogue in <strong>Tears of the Kingdom<\/strong> implies strong feelings for Link, with the possibility of them sharing a home together.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Midna in love with Link?<\/strong> While not explicitly stated, Midna&#8217;s actions and the context of the game suggest she could be in love with Link, especially given her final interactions with him.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Does Beth have a crush on Link?<\/strong> Yes, Beth, a young girl from <strong>Ordon Village<\/strong>, seems to have a crush on Link, admiring his heroism and ability to balance duties with relaxation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How old is Paya?<\/strong> Paya is around 18 years old, similar to Link&#8217;s age, and her height is 5&#8217;9, making her fairly tall for a <strong>Sheikah girl<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How does Impa compare to Paya?<\/strong> Both Impa and Paya befriend Link at a young age, but Impa is more confident, while Paya is shy, possibly due to her single status and crush on Link.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can you sleep with Paya?<\/strong> While the game allows for various interactions, sleeping with Paya in the traditional sense is not an option, but Link can spend the night in certain locations like stables.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Has Zelda ever kissed Link?<\/strong> Although not often, there are instances like the end of <strong>Oracle of Ages\/Seasons<\/strong> and <strong>Adventure of Link<\/strong> where Zelda and Link share a kiss, indicating a romantic aspect to their relationship.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Zelda Link&#8217;s girlfriend?<\/strong> While not explicitly confirmed as a couple, Link and Zelda share a loving and caring relationship, with mutual support and belief in each other.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Link actually a girl?<\/strong> Link is designed to be <strong>gender-neutral<\/strong>, allowing players to imagine themselves in his role, but he is traditionally referred to as male.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why is Link so girly?<\/strong> Link&#8217;s androgynous design makes him a <strong>self-insert character<\/strong> for players, facilitating easier identification regardless of the player&#8217;s gender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is Sidon&#8217;s girlfriend?<\/strong> In <strong>Tears of the Kingdom<\/strong>, Sidon is revealed to be happily engaged to <strong>Yona<\/strong>, a fellow Zora, which has sparked interest and discussion among fans regarding Link and Sidon&#8217;s relationship dynamics.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who has a crush on Link? The question of who has a crush on Link is a multifaceted one, with various characters throughout the Legend of Zelda series exhibiting romantic or admiring feelings towards the protagonist, including Princess Zelda, Ruto, Paya, Mipha, and Midna, among others. 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