Xena, Xena, Xena... the show I'm totally obssessed with. No lie. *nods* >.>
Xena: Warrior Princess ran for 6 seasons(ending 2001) and I love it. I don't ever get tired of watching the episodes over and over again....
I used to watch the show when I was 10 years old but hadn't gotten "hooked" until about a couple of years ago. Now I can't let it go LOLz. It defined friendship, love, and soulmates.
I'm a subtexter, thus I support the pairing/coupling between the 2 main characters, Xena and Gabrielle. Yes, they are both woman. best friends and soulmates too(no lie, they are soulmates hehe). I don't see anything wrong with that. It's like supporting a Yuri/Yaoi pairing so why does it matter if it's two "real" people? hmmph.
Sometimes, though, when I'm in the mood I can be a multitexter/bitexter, which supports the pairing of other characters like for example Xena/Ares, Gabrielle/Ares, Joxer/Gabrielle, Aphrodite/Gabrielle, Xena/her horse Argo(LOLZ). Usually those who support the pairing of Xena/Ares are called "shippers" while those who support Xena/Gabrielle are called "subtexters" or "subbers".
But how can one deny the incredible chemistry between Xena/Gabrielle? and how a strong and fierce warrior like Xena, can become sweet and vulnerable when it came to her "best friend", Gabrielle. They are, in fact, soulmates... destined to be together no matter what life they live(example: episodes "Deja Vu all over again", "The Xena Scrolls", "Soul Possession", "When Fates Collide"). I think just the fact they are soulmates and are destined to be together for all eternity is romantic... *sigh* they even battled through heaven and hell(episode "Fallen Angel") and were even cruxified(episode "Ides of March) but no matter what, in the end, they're always back together *huge smile*
I'm such a sucker when it comes to my OTP for Xena. Yup. Although sometimes I think the Xena and Ares relationship is hawt.... and I do believe Ares:the God of War was in love with Xena....but I just don't think she was ever in love with him. To me, their relationship was only built on lust. but that's just me.
brilliant Graphics that are Xena related(made by a friend and I):
Xena's poem(using Sappho's poem):

that is how I think Xena felt when Gabrielle married Perdicus in season 2, I believe
Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor are Xena and Gabrielle:

Xena and her lost memories of Gabrielle:

Battle on!!! hehe...