Hello! I’ new to Tumblr and frankly, to the David & Gillian thing even though I’ve been a fan for of the show and both foryears. I didn’t realise anyone thought they were a couple until Tumblr so I’m genuinely curious – what do you base your theory on? I’ve never seen any photos, heard them say anything about it and no other forum I’ve been on talks about it like it’s a thing etc., so I’m wondering where this came from? Am I missing something? x

Hey anon!, Welcome! First of all, it seems like you’re missing a whole section of the fandom and if you ask me, it’s the best one! Just check the Gillovny tag here, be careful to avoid the mean anti-Gillovny bloggers and the mentally unstable shippers who are going way too far, and I promise you’ll find a lot of informations on what you’re searching for and a safe place to discuss theories.

I could probably explain to you what lead me to believe they were a couple, but somehow, I feel like that’s a personal journey. I don’t feel like doing proselytism would be fair, and I don’t even think it would convince you anyway. You will have to be on the same page as everyone, watch the videos, read the interviews, and make your own opinion. 

So when you have a few hours (days!) to kill, there’s some youtube homework waiting for you. Here are some classics in no particular order:

• Paley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8Lc5OJJqT0
• Paley BTS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYVLKZQobTc
• NYCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tojlsX9DZck&t=3s
• IBG: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5-cR_52vESw
• SDCC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scnPMpDHmrM
• Huffpost: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXs9HNCxSqw
• The sexual tension: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmS8Y7fC2C0
• The 1997 Golden Globes : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3PewAN7-hZ4
• Basically all the interviews from the season 10 premiere red carpet : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-N2MXijQd94&list=PL-seka_ePuHdlStWluPgldI_kOcd7y8J4&index=1
• The infamous Kimmel: https://vimeo.com/157757734
• The infamous Cutting Room concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wtBqWesrC8

There’s so many more that this list could be 10 times longer but I think that’s a good start. 

There’s also many interviews out there that you have to read, either they’re talking about their chemistry or they’re denying their relationship.
Maybe their denials will convince you, but “I see Gillian, I kiss her hello. She’s my friend. ” or “Does David live in London? Does he live in London?” or “there’s more than an attraction but it’s not gonna happen” didn’t convince me.
Just google “Gillovny interviews” or “Gillovny quotes” and you’ll find some interesting stuff.

Social media are a go to, too.

• If that helps, I keep a timeline updated since 2016: http://justholdinghands.com/tagged/gillovny-timeline
• There’s a Gillovny beginner guide: http://sunshine-today.com/post/140528528322/gillovny-a-beginners-guide
• Read the Reddit AMa they did for the 20th anniversary of the Xfiles:  https://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/1oad13/gillian_anderson_here_ive_brought_david_duchovny/
• Gillian’s Twitter is also very interesting. or at least it was between 2014 and 2016. I’m sure there’s a post with all their banters during this period, but I can’t put my hand on it, so here’s my three favorites :

Okay, somebody stop me from spiraling and making this post longer than it already is!!!!!!!

Good luck anon!