10 TV Couples That Created Unrealistic Expectations About Relationships

1. Ben/Leslie - Parks And Recreation

Honestly, there are a handful of relationships from Parks And Rec that probably could have made this list, but Ben and Leslie are no-brainers. They're so perfectly matched with one another that it's kind of upsetting. There is no greater testament to the idea of soulmates than the fact that these two humans exist and somehow found each other. Their nerd love is all kinds of adorable, and the way that they support each other through everything even when they're being unreasonable (sorry Leslie, but that one is mostly directed at you) is the sweetest thing ever. They're attractive, intelligent, successful in their careers, good parents, and they respect each other tremendously. And apparently, they enjoy making audiences and their respective significant others feel awful about themselves. But seriously, their wedding vows of, "I love you and I like you" - you really just have to keep reminding yourself that these people and their utter perfection are not real if you want to be able to sleep at night. Which other TV couples have created wildly unrealistic relationship expectations? Let us know in the comments below.
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Audrey Fox is an ex-film student, which means that she prefers to spend her days in the dark, watching movies and pondering the director's use of diegetic sound. She currently works as an entertainment writer, joyfully rambling about all things film and television related. Add her on Twitter at @audonamission and check out her film blog at 1001moviesandbeyond.com.