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5. Leonard And Penny's Relationship Issues Make Them Stronger
For as long as The Big Bang Theory was on air, the sole moment fans clamoured for the most was a blossoming relationship between Leonard and Penny. That we got, but their relationship stems from something a tad darker than their love for one another.
According to Reddit user SeraniumFilledClock, the pair's individual mental issues is what really causes their relationship to last.
For example, Penny comes into Leonard's life always boasting about the friends she has away from the gang. Over time, however, we begin to hear less of these other friendship circles as Penny begins spending more and more time with Leonard and the group, forming a close bond with Bernadette and Amy. Meanwhile, the relationships Leonard has suffered through from the likes of his parents and Sheldon has led him to be more sensitive as it pertains to romantic relationships.
In short, they rely on each other's empathy to get through everyday life. Without Leonard, Penny would continue to have issues with trust and substances, while without Penny, Leonard would find it more difficult to form compatible relationships, either romantic or platonic, as he's become so used to being in controlling and obsessive relationships.