Honestly, I don’t think Norman would be attracted to someone like Emily at first glance. I believe Norman loved the idea of Bethyl and found Emily incredibly sweet during the filming process. Along the way, they built a strong bond. Emily fell in love with Norman, which is totally understandable because Norman has such an aura that it’s impossible not to fall for him. But unfortunately, he’s quite flirtatious.

Norman is a touch addict and a flirt, in my opinion. However, he did form a real bond with Emily. But would he have had an official relationship with someone like Emily at that time? I don’t think so. Emily is like a Disney character—too naive, too young, too childlike for him. Norman, on the other hand, craves passion.

“I think Norman had a secret, romantic relationship with Emily, but it was like a high school crush—innocent and sincere. However, when Norman met DK, everything changed. DK gave him the passion he was seeking. If you look at DK’s posts from that time, you’ll see they were just as provocative as Norman’s. DK, being a German star, could easily be placed in the same category as Norman. She fits his standards.

Norman was with DK, but he couldn’t let go of Emily. That’s why he kept his relationship with DK hidden from both the media and Emily. He only gave Emily uncertainty. I could tell this from the poems Emily wrote. Later, he made things official with DK. I can’t guess what inner struggles he went through, but once he put an end to that uncertainty, Emily unfollowed him, and I don’t think Norman was expecting that.

Emily giving up on fighting for Norman and rejecting his popularity to return to her own small world must have been surprising for Norman because Norman Reedus is a brand, and no matter what, women always fight for him. That’s why I’m proud of Emily for protecting herself and distancing herself from him.

Emily stopped writing poetry and ignored Norman. She didn’t respond to any communication. I think Norman realized Emily’s worth only after losing her because he kept interacting with Bethyl and Emily-related content. Even secretly listening to Emily’s podcast is proof that he missed her.

Even now, I think Norman wants to communicate with Emily. Believing that his post about the hummingbird isn’t related to Emily seems utterly absurd. However, whether this is love or not, I can’t say. For Emily, everything is in the past now. No matter what we call it, I love this duo.