The excitement around Clea's arrival in the MCU is understandable, given the critical role she plays in Stephen Strange's life; she is not only a strong ally, but also his wife. Strange admits his affections to Clea after a time of separation, and the two execute a type of marriage. Because Clea is a creature from another dimension, the pair cannot legally marry; instead, they exchange vows and join their souls. To reflect their intimate relationship, their wedding bands are dubbed "Two Rings That Are One." The obligations of their home dimensions eventually put a wedge between them, resulting in the end of their love connection, with them instead opting to remain soul bound, but as friends.