The Big Bang Theory- Marital Kindness

The Big Bang Theory- Marital Kindness

Bernadette: Can I tell you something? This whole thing with Raj’s parents just got me a little worried about us.

Howard: What are you talking about? We’re fine. And Raj’s parents probably split up because of Raj.

Bernadette: What?

Howard: They always say the children aren’t to blame, but, come on.

Bernadette: I’m not joking, Howie. You heard what he said about his parents. It was the little things they kept bottled up. I don’t want that to happen to us.

Howard: How can I convince you it won’t?

Bernadette: Well, is there anything about me you’re keeping inside?

Howard: I’m not answering that. It’s a trap.

Bernadette: So there are things you don’t like.

Howard: And here I am in the trap. You just keep talking. I’m gonna chew my leg off.

Bernadette: Just tell me one thing that bothers you, and I promise I won’t get mad.

Howard: Okay. The truth is, sometimes, you’re too beautiful.

Bernadette: Oh. Howie, be serious.

Howard: Okay, okay. I really don’t like how your wings poke me when we sleep ’cause you’re an angel.

Bernadette: Okay, fine, maybe it was a bad idea.

Howard: I just don’t think the secret to a happy marriage is going out of our way to criticize each other. Although, there are ways to improve our communication. One thing I learned when I was in couples therapy was…

Bernadette: Who were you in couples therapy with?

Howard: Not important.

Bernadette: Was it your mom?

Howard: Not important.

Bernadette: It was your mom.

Howard: Anyway, the therapist had us tell each other what we loved about one another.

Bernadette: Oh, that’s so sweet. I want to do that.

Howard: All right.

Bernadette: Okay, um, I love that you make me laugh.

Howard: Thank you. And I love that you’re strong and independent.

Bernadette: And yet, I still love when you hold a door for me.

Howard: I love that I’m kind of a slob around here, and you’re okay with that.

Bernadette: Uh-huh. And I love that I work and do all the cleaning, and you’re okay with that.

Bernadette: I love that you take pride in your looks, even when I have to pee in the morning, and you’re in there spending an hour on your hair.

Howard: I love that you’re too good to pee in the kitchen sink.

Bernadette: I love that you have the confidence to speak, even without giving it an ounce of thought.

Howard: And I love how your hair is always on the soap. It’s like washing myself with a hamster.

Raj: Hey, guys. Sorry I am so late. I was on the phone with my mother.

Bernadette: Oh, how is she?

Raj: Pretty good. She bought the book Eat, Pray, Love and used it to set my father’s Mercedes on fire. So, what’s up with you guys?

Howard: We’re just saying all the things we love about each other.

Raj: Oh, like you and I did at couples therapy.