There’s a good reason Ariel is one of the most beloved Disney princesses of all time.
She has the flowing red hair, a voice like an angel and some of the best ballads Disney has ever written and, of course, she’s a mermaid. We’re already jealous.
If she’s always been your favorite, we bet you’ll relate to The Little Mermaid‘s Ariel in the following eight ways.
You’ve Never Quite Felt Like You Fit In
You may live in a small town with bigger dreams, or yearn for things you never grew up with. On the surface it might look like you have it all, but deep down you know there’s something greater out there for you.
From the very start of the film, Ariel wants to go beyond the world just outside her door and see what life on land is like. Like her, you know that wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful. It makes you curious.
(The Little Mermaid via Buena Vista Pictures)
Thingamabobs? You’ve Got Plenty
Minimalism has never been your thing. Your shelves are full of knick-knacks and curiosities that caught your eye, and you can’t leave a new place without picking up a souvenir.
Ariel’s secret grotto is packed with gadgets, gizmos, whosits and whatsits, and she’ll always want more. You get it. Every little treasure has a story.
You’ve Got Friends in High (and Low) Places
Your friend group is as eclectic as they come, and you’ve never met someone you couldn’t befriend. Kindness is your first move, and it usually works.
Ariel befriends fish, crabs and seagulls who claim to be experts on everything above the surface. Like her, you believe in giving everyone a chance, even if it occasionally gets you in trouble.
(The Little Mermaid via Buena Vista Pictures)
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You’ve Made a Questionable Decision for Love
You’ve done a few things you probably wouldn’t admit to anyone but your best friend just to get closer to a crush. Falling head over heels (or tail) is part of your personality.
Ariel trades her voice to Ursula for legs, all for a prince she barely knows. It’s lucky Eric turns out to be kind, but it’s a good reminder to take a step back once in a while.
You Love the Sea
Every dream vacation of yours involves water, whether it’s the beach, a lake or a river. You could spend hours swimming until you’re pruney, and you wish you could breathe underwater too.
Just as Ariel longs for the world above, you’d happily trade places and spend your days exploring the open ocean.
You Burst Into Song at the Slightest Excuse
Whether it’s the shower, the car or the middle of a grocery store aisle, you can’t help singing along. Music is how you process your feelings, and your playlists are carefully curated.
Ariel’s voice is her greatest gift, and “Part of Your World” is practically a theme song for anyone who dreams out loud.
(The Little Mermaid via Buena Vista Pictures)
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Rules Are More of a Suggestion
You respect the rules until they stand between you and something you really want. You’ve been told to stay away from things more than once, and you probably did it anyway.
Ariel ignores her father’s strict warnings about the human world, because curiosity wins every time. You’re still working out whether that’s a flaw or a superpower.
You Need to Learn the Value of Your Voice
You’ve been tempted to stay quiet or dull yourself down to keep the peace, only to find out it never works. Speaking up has been one of the toughest lessons for you.
Ariel gives up her voice and almost loses everything, a reminder that your voice matters and no one should take it from you.
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