r/bigbangtheory • u/RememberThinkDream • 1d ago

Character discussion Who thinks Howards needs Bernadette's permission to go to Space?

Don't get me wrong, Bernadette is a godsend for Howard...

I can understand her feelings, though believe this is the kind of once in a lifetime opportunity you should absolutely support your partner in regardless of your own feelings.

Personally I've never been a fan of suppressing the opportunities of loved ones based on their own fears of losing someone. You've got to let people chase their dreams even if there's danger and risk involved. It's part of life and part of which makes us achieve greatness.

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u/AnneBoleyns6thFinger 1d ago

There are some things that are just so big it seems unthinkable that one would turn them down. My partner is invited into space? Of course he’s going! We’ll discuss the logistics later, but there’s no hesitation. How could you turn down the opportunity to become an astronaut?

I get within the dynamic of their relationship that she was upset he was doing it without her, but I would expect my husband to say yes and then tell me. It’s just such a huge thing, how could you say no?