In the world of “The Vampire Diaries” there are a gazillion relationship possibilities and a gazillion shippers. Nina Dobrev (Elena/Katherine) recently spoke about one of the more complicated relationship dynamics between Damon, Elena and Stefan.

"She knows she's in love with Damon, but she still cares for Stefan and wants to make sure he's OK," Dobrev told TVGuide last week. "When she finds out what he's been through, it's not easy for her.”

Despite Elena’s inner conflict, Dobrev is hoping Damon and Elena don’t simply give up.

 "He's going to try to be on his best behavior and Elena is going to embrace him, but she knows who he is and sometimes that comes to the surface and reminds her," she said in an interview with the website according to an article posted today. "But they'll try to figure it out because love prevails and they want their love to conquer all. They have gone through so much to get to where they are now. If they didn't keep fighting for it, it would be a shame."

She does say that “fighting for it” could be a little hard since Damon has a tendency to mess everything up.

That’s not the only thing that could get in the way of their love. Here’s a list of some other things:

--Katherine is living in the Salvatore house

--Elena is away at college

--She may have a possible love interest

--Oh, and Silas (Paul Wesley) who is out ot ruin everyone's lives.

It was nice to see Damon finally get the girl last season. Hopefully, they last at least one more year.

Season 5 of “The Vampire Diaries” premieres Thursday, Oct. 3 on The CW.