Donna ultimately chose Eric (Topher Grace), the boy next door she always had feelings for.
Hyde was always questioning the government and the status quo.
Donna was an active feminist who only became more interested in political issues as she entered college.
Any long-term couple will emphasize the importance of sharing a similar worldview and value system to sustain a relationship.
Hyde and Donna were both radicals who strongly believed in social change.
Something that they simply did not share with their partners of choice, Eric and Jackie.
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Compatible Attitudes
Comparatively, Hyde and Donna were both incredibly easygoing individuals who both chose high-strung partners.
Hyde and Jackie came from two different worlds which sometimes worked to their benefit but mostly to their detriment.
Donna was empowered and would have brought Hyde to her level rather than make him feel lesser.
This is a key part of her personality that Eric always pushed back against and just didn’t understand.
Hyde had incredibly progressive ideals and was always supportive of his partners in reaching their fullest potential.
Hyde would have never assumed or even wanted Donna to stay at home when she had other aspirations.
During season one, the audience caught a quick glimpse of some feelings between Hyde and Donna.
During this time their chemistry just worked and made perfect sense for viewers.
Their commonalities made them a fun duo for fans to watch together.
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Hyde and Donna also challenged each other just enough to keep their obvious connection strong.
Eric and Donna also began their relationship from their childhood friendship which explains their bond.
They shared an intimate look while they danced as Donna realized Hyde had learned just for her.
It was an incredibly touching moment of Hyde doing something he swore he would never do for Donna.
Hyde was willing to do something wildly outside his character to give a shot to woo Donna.
The moment demonstrates what could have been between Hyde and Donna had they given it a shot.
Eric imagines that Hyde and Donna would have been together, eventually would have gotten married and had children.
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