They have a bond, and he isn't a prince
Flynn Rider is a thief, a fraud, and was even allegedly on the death row for his crimes— but even then, we all know his motives which were basically just wanting to survive and live his dream as a rich man on an island that he owns. And no, do not start talking to me about how he could have gone to school or gotten a job instead because him being a thief adds to character. (Also in case you forgot, we are ignoring anything Tangled: The Series has said.) Anyway, Rapunzel and Eugene (his real name) started off in a rather rocky relationship where she basically just wanted to use him, and he was also using her— it was that simple! But then they actually start to get to know one another and find out that woah! , this persons actually really cool and we get along really well— aka they form an actual relationship. He didn't just think she was pretty, she didn't just think he was some charming prince therefore husband material— they both got to know each other and you could actuall...