Still, they’re very often intertwined: he quits his job so he can be with Leslie (after SO AWESOMELY saying he loves her for the first time on the official trial transcript), leading to unemployment, which he doesn’t take very well. In fact, the contrasts between his and Leslie’s ambitions are often the most interesting conflicts on the show. He’s not just Leslie Knope’s boyfriend he has his own dynamics with other characters, and desires of his own. But it works well to inspire Ben to find other things to focus on besides Leslie, and it cements his place in the show. It’s really the most emotional Ben’s ever been on the show, and it’s clearly not his proudest moment. And he basically grieves the loss of his relationship the best way possible: he spends the day at the mall with Donna and Tom and cries while wearing a Batman suit.
But there’s no anger on his part, and he even offers her a gift showing his support. One of their most emotional scenes comes in the season four premiere, “I’m Leslie Knope,” when Ben reveals that he knows Leslie is running for office and that they have to break up. Theirs is quite possibly the most loving, rewarding, and supportive relationship I’ve ever seen on television. This, I think, is why everyone ships Ben and Leslie, and why I seriously don’t trust people who don’t ship them. And without a doubt, Ben truly loves Leslie and it shows in the way that he cares for and supports her throughout the series. That’s what makes a good romantic lead, in my opinion – not this intricate construction of sappy lines and lingering looks, but the realistic portrayal of someone who is flawed but who loves deeply. He’s weird and dorky but he’s also compassionate and fun. What makes Ben so swoon-worthy is the fact that he’s realistic – he’s imperfect, but he cares. Each character on Parks and Rec and on New Girl and on Community and The Office and nearly every other show on television is written so that we love them, but also sometimes disagree with them.
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Each character on the series is written with flaws, because flaws make us human. And I think that I’ve settled on the reason why I love Ben Wyatt (and why I love Nick Miller and why I love Jim Halpert): he’s real. But back to Ben Wyatt – I was warned that Adam Scott would ruin my life and yet, here I sit, still completely ruined by his perfect portrayal of a lovable, nerdy, sweet accountant.
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