I've seen a lot of comments here and on tumblr about people shipping, or not shipping, certain things because of whether the ship is "right" - that is, whether is represents the most progressive possible combination of characters in a healthy relationship. While I'm glad people are thinking about such things, I think that people are creating a feeling of obligation where there doesn't need to be one.

You can write about two dudes gettin' it on without making one's canon female love interest dead, unappealing, or evil. You can write about two people in an unhealthy relationship without treating that relationship as something to aspire to. It's good to be aware of what you're portraying and how, but that doesn't mean any ships are off-limits; it doesn't mean that any ships are "right."

You do you, you lovely people! And if you doin' you means you write some assholes hate-fucking while wounded and at high risk of hypothermia, it's okay! If you're really worried, you can include a "do not try this at home" disclaimer. Ship freely! ♥