Ok but when am I going to like Ariana?

I’m on the season 6 reunion and I’m still waiting to enjoy Ariana being on my screen but she just seems like such a pick me from what I’ve watched so far but hasn’t she been on the show since season 2 (or in around then)? People keep saying to give it time so that’s why I mentioned where I am and how long she’s been on the show. Idk I just haven’t been able to vibe with her so far and honestly I get so bored or irritated watching her on the screen. Idc if it had anything to do with Tom, she had her own mind and didn’t have to change herself or personality for a man so that excuse has fallen flat for me. Please give me hope that I’ll at least be able to tolerate her in future seasons. Also just a question has Ariana always been this loved or did she only start to get this love after Scandoval? As I said I’m only on season 6 and started watching around December so I’m not exactly in the loop.