The ABCs of 'Glee' Shipping 

While we were busy watching our favorite chorusing high schoolers grow up on 

, they were busy falling in love with each other in a dizzying array of combinations. Sometimes those relationships played out on screen, and sometimes those relationships became a thing of fandom legend (and interpretation), rising from between the lines of brief scenes, stolen glances, and heavily choreographed song-and-dance routines. 

In an effort to consolidate the always expanding world of 

shipping, we\'ve put together a handy primer outlining the various — but not exhaustive — list of past, present, and possibly future relationships. Here\'s what you may have missed on 

Also known as Tike and Change Squared, Mike and Tina were the adorable, high-achieving New Directioners who first met at Asian Camp. They dated, but ultimately broke up because of pesky long-distance issues.

(Honorable Mentions: Bartie, Blaike, Bike, Blainchel, Blaintana, Bram, Brittana, Brittberry, Brittina, Brory, Buck)

ships, best friends Brittany and Santana have struggled with love, but Brittana/Santitanny fans have reason to rejoice — their gals are officially back together now.

Heads up, Gleeks — do you all know about the Crack Society? It\'s for fans who love the romantic pairings on 

that have never been featured (or even implied) on the show. Gabriella Gleek contributed this awesome infographic illustrating the limitless possibilities of real and crack shipping.

Remember when Gwyneth Paltrow\'s Holly would come around New Directions? Well, some fans think her character should have gotten it on with rival Vocal Adrenaline\'s coach Dustin. (And yes, crack ship alert! But that\'s the last time we\'ll do that because crack ships are ships too.)

Blaine was worried Adam Lambert\'s Elliot would steal Kurt from him, but surprise — you can come all aboard the Ellaine ship to imagine Blaine and Elliot actually hooking up instead.

(Honorable Mentions: Fabrevans, Finchel, Finntana, Finntany, Flamotta, Fuinn, Furt)

Another wildly popular ship, Faberry is the imagined couple name for rivals/friends Quinn and Rachel. While their heartfelt relationship is palpable on screen, their romance remains a thing of fandom aspiration. Check out the Faberry Team for yourself!

A romance between a guidance counselor and a high school student? So scandalous! So not acknowledged by show writers, but still beloved by fans of Emma and Santana\'s potential.

Paltrow\'s Holly strikes again! Will and Holly did date for a time — and heated up the stage with their undeniable chemistry — but ultimately their romance didn\'t work out. (Probably because Paltrow had to return to her movie career.)

This might win the most creative name award, but it\'s also just bonkers. It\'s the four-person name for Rory (who\'s Irish), Rachel (last name Berry), Joe, and Sam. Don\'t ask us how it would work.

Jacob may be a tiny bit obsessed with Rachel — at least that\'s what we\'re getting from the stalking and attempting to bribe her away from other guys — but surprise, no real relationship has developed yet.

Another beloved (and still afloat) ship, Klaine is the couple name for Kurt and Blaine. After weathering relationship roadblocks, Klaine now lives together in New York City. 

(Honorable Mentions: Lameo, Lartie, Lophad, LynnMotta) 

Credit a dance routine in New Directions\' version of "Do You Wanna Touch Me (Oh Yeah)" for the unlikely fandom pairing of Mike and Lauren.

Some of the best relationships rise out of rivalry, and Merchel fans hope that Mercedes and Rachel will soon see the light and turn to each other. 

Oh, Warblers Nick and Jeff... We never really knew you, but we knew you well enough to make up a couple name for you. Now go forth and make sweet music together!

Hey, Gleeks, what\'s up with this? The "O" names are really not representing at McKinley — or in New York City — which makes potential "O" couple names pretty much impossible.

Puck and Rachel were absolutely (and sometimes surprisingly) adorable together, but alas, their love was not meant to be. We\'re crossing our fingers for at least a duet before the show ends. 

So yeah, Puck got around...a lot. However, his most notable relationship has to be with Quinn, the mother of his child, Beth. After many, many rocky years, Quick got their act together and are currently dating. Quick forever!

Here\'s an interesting one: Rachel and Sarah Jessica Parker\'s Isabelle, a high-powered Vogue exec. While it\'s not the sort of thing 

would probably pursue, Rachebelle seems primed for fan fiction.

Stop this on-and-off-thing, Samcedes! We\'ve been fans of Sam and Mercedes\' sweet relationship since day 1, but New York City living is proving tough for this cute pair. They\'re currently on (another) break, but hopefully it\'s only temporary.

Tina and Artie\'s romance seems like it was decades ago, but once upon a time, in Season 1, they were a sweet item. Now, they\'re just close friends. In the future? Who knows.

(Honorable Mentions: A whole bunch of "unholies" you can find here)

Say hello to the Unholy Trinity, the fierce, catty and always fabulous friendship(ish) of Santana, Quinn, and Brittany. Is there a possible romance here? Probably not, but why complain.

has once again "failed" us in the "V" category. Maybe this show needs vampires — they\'re always great at igniting romance.

This one took forever, but finally McKinley canoodlers Will and Emma got on the same page, got married, and had a baby. Hooray for love!

Any high school show worth its salt knows how to milk the ex-relationship, and 

is no exception. It really is never say never for our singing guys and gals. (Well, until the show ends, of course...)

ship. Maybe your favorites haven\'t professed their love, or kissed, or even, you know, shared a scene together

What have we learned here? Well, for starters, some letters really are wayyyy more relevant to an ABC list than others, but more importantly, the drama and romance never stops flowing when you gather a bunch of young folks with more talent and hormones than they know what to do with — and you know what? We wouldn\'t have 

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