We keep in mind The Large Bang Principle not just for its scintillating humor, its popularization of science (good is the brand new attractive) and charming geek Sheldon Cooper. The love line between shy Leonard and his roommate Penny has been entrance and middle for the reason that pilot episode. That they had a whole lot of obstacles standing of their means – from Raj's sister to a fundamental worry of accountability – however they overcame all of them, grew morally shut to one another, acquired married and even began a household.
However relationships are by no means excellent, and the writers of "The Large Bang Principle" confirmed us that completely. Leonard and Penny turned out to be a reasonably important couple, as a result of every of them made errors anyway (there's nowhere with out that in actuality!) – so at this time let's cope with what was so unhealthy about this couple that Leonard did.
Unreasonable jealousy
For some cause, in films and TV exhibits, jealousy is commonly romanticized. "Jealous means in love," says the very best buddy to the principle character, who nods understandingly. Yeah, proper. Typically jealousy will not be a sign that your accomplice's emotions are actually sturdy. Typically jealousy is about gratuitous claims, stalking, and violating your private boundaries.
Leonard's partly responsible. He was jealous for no cause when Penny's buddy stayed the night time in her lounge – jealous although she assured him 100 occasions that it was only a buddy. Jealous when Penny was simply doing a bunch historical past task with a classmate, although she didn't give him any cause to. On this case, jealousy is an indication of his insecurity. And right here it’s important to cope with your individual points at the start, slightly than accusing your individual girlfriend of doable infidelity (which, by the way in which, you actually can't accuse her of)..
Confessions on the most inopportune second
…however Leonard will. In season eight, after they go to Vegas to consummate their marriage, he out of the blue confesses to Penny that he cheated on her a few years in the past. Cheated in his case by simply kissing one other lady, however nonetheless not good. And he selected the worst doable second to let you know about it, a few hours earlier than the ceremony, when the bride is already nervous.
That's not the one unhealthy confession, although. "It may very well be worse?", you'd suppose. Yeah, in season 5, Leonard requested Penny to be his spouse whereas they had been having intercourse. "Given her light-heartedness and worry of accountability, it wasn't an excellent choice. So one other of Leonard's errors will not be understanding how to decide on your second. He's very delicate and romantic, so he's used to being guided solely by his feelings. However it is best to nonetheless take note of the emotional state of your accomplice earlier than you do something, particularly a wedding proposal 😉
However Leonard is actually an amazing man, fiancé, husband (emphasis added), and his constructive qualities positively outweigh his adverse ones.