Flustered, reminds you of Chandler's humorous comfort in Friends

Warm, but no specific TV character comes to mind

Unmoved, focus on their physical support (e.g., offering a beer)

Annoyed: "That sounds like a TV line—be more real."

Disappointed, think "Real relationships lack drama"

Slightly let down, but suggest "Let's talk at our usual board game café"

Don't care, just glad to reconcile regardless of form

Directly say, "I want an in-person talk, like the tense scenes in TV shows."

Walter White's meticulous cooking in Breaking Bad, wishing they were as organized

Find it cute, tease "Need me to teach you 'superhero sandwich-making'?"

Take over: "I'll cook—you choose tonight's esports stream."

Complain: "Why can't you cook like the chefs in MasterChef? "

Din Djarin's High Cold Monotone from The Mandalorian

Natural with occasional Rick and Morty memes (e.g., "Wubba Lubba Dub Dub!")

Practical and direct, e.g., "Pizza or burgers for dinner?"

Specifically ask them to mimic Loki's mischievous tone

Think of Stefan remembering every date in The Vampire Diaries, feel sad "They don't value me enough"

Remind them: "We can set a reminder in Xbox Calendar next time."

Think anniversaries are just formalities, say "Let's game tonight to celebrate."

Angry: "Even Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory is more attentive! "

Wish they were as confident as Iron Man in Avengers

Find their realness cute, help them out: "He was asking where the Deadpool actor is."

Ignore, focus on the convention, let them adjust

Dislike: "Why can't you be as poised as Wonder Woman?"

Hoping for a retro adventure like Hawkins in Stranger Things

Discussing activities you both enjoy, e.g., convention booths + Fortnite night at home

Doing separate things: they play World of Warcraft, you watch Star Wars docs

Asking them to recreate a Gotham night date from Batman

Whether it's as perfect as Stark's geeky gifts (e.g., limited-edition figurines)

The personal touch, like a note: "Knew you love Deadpool—this Funko Pop is so you"

Practicality, e.g., a wrist rest for your mechanical keyboard

Complain: "Why isn't it as epic as the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones? "

Ross and Rachel's "epic romance" + dramatic misunderstandings from Friends

A real-life equal relationship with occasional Harry Potter cosplay fun

Independent individuals with practical cooperation, like Walt and Skyler in Breaking Bad

Specifically asking them to play the "Marvel perfect partner" role (e.g., Captain America's absolute loyalty)

Jay's serious apology from Modern Family: "I need to apologize for what I said."

A straightforward real-life apology: "Sorry, I was wrong—won't happen again."

Making amends with actions (e.g., upgrading your gaming gear), rarely verbalizing

Complain: "Why can't you apologize as smoothly as Coulson in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.? "

Cosplay as Din Djarin for role-play

Discuss the plot seriously, occasionally mimicking lines

Watch with you but not engage in role-play

Refuse: "Space westerns aren't as realistic as Westworld."

Shaun's meticulous care in The Good Doctor, hoping to replicate that devotion

Real-life care: cooking soup, handing meds, teasing "You're like a Walking Dead zombie now"

Remind them to take meds, then return to Call of Duty

Complain: "Why can't you recover as quickly as House?"

Having a Sheldon-Penny "geek-normie" contrast like in The Big Bang Theory

Real-life division of labor (e.g., taking turns cleaning, sharing gaming accounts)

Respecting each other's private space (e.g., separate gaming rooms)

Requiring them to fit Richard's "programmer boyfriend" trope from Silicon Valley

Worry they're as "overthink" as Dan in Gossip Girl

Trust their social skills, joke "You two are like the comedy duo from Modern Family"

Don't interfere, focus on your Hearthstone matches

Require them to be like Captain America (absolutely loyal, no ambiguity)

Chris Evans' muscular build as Captain America

Healthy and natural, no superhero body standards

Any size, as long as you enjoy gaming together

Specifically ask them to workout to match Chris Hemsworth's Thor physique

Think of Howard's handmade romance in The Big Bang Theory, moved to tears

Feel warm, tweet "Got a custom geek gift—love it!"

Thank them and put it away, preferring game credit cards

Dislike: "It's too rough—nowhere as sleek as Cyberpunk 2077 merch."

Wish they'd immediately comfort you like Joey in Friends, not take a break

Agree to cool down but set a "30-minute Apex Legends team-up to reconcile"

Don't care, take as long as needed, keep browsing Star Wars forums

TV couples don't have a Cold War - why are you doing this? "

Be as sweet as Leonard and Penny's in The Big Bang Theory

Be cute geeky nicknames (e.g., "Mage," "Shooter")

Just use real names, no special titles

Require them to use Rick and Morty couple nicknames (e.g., "My little Rick")

Wish they'd bounce back like Joe in StartUp, immediately job-hunting

Offer real-life support: "We'll optimize your LinkedIn together—take your time."

Keep distance, let them handle it alone, continue Final Fantasy 14

Complain: "Why can't you bounce back like Tony Stark?"

Mimicking Monica and Chandler's romantic church wedding from Friends

A simple real-life wedding with a Lord of the Rings ring exchange touch

A low-key registry, no ceremony

Requiring a full Game of Thrones Red Wedding recreation (non-gory version)

Sheldon's "scientific" subtlety from The Big Bang Theory

Direct real-life "I love you" or gifting game skins

Rarely verbalize, show love through shared gaming accounts

Think Spider-Man's "rooftop confession" is more romantic, stage a dramatic scene

Wish they'd decide as decisively as House

Listen patiently: "Your overthinking is like Cartman from South Park"

Interrupt: "Just choose one—don't waste time, I need to raid."

Complain: "Why can't you be as decisive as Ethan Hunt?"

Sheldon and Amy's "scientific soulmate" level from The Big Bang Theory

Real life tactical build through Rainbow Six teamwork

No need for tacit understanding, game independently

Require them to memorize all 'TV show tacit points' (e.g. Friday Mandalorian nights)

Moved they remembered your superhero fandom

Happily use them for gaming immediately

Thank politely, preferring a mechanical keyboard

Frown: "Another joint gift - can you be more creative? "

Hope they start their own tech company like Richard in Silicon Valley

Support their real-life career plans, geek-related or not

Don't interfere, as long as you can pay rent and game together

Require them to pursue Elliot's hacker career from Mr. Robot

Be as heartfelt as Joey's cologne gift for Chandler in Friends

Be simple yet geeky, like building your favorite Star Wars Lego set

Not necessary, prefer grinding game raids

Bearing surprises - I want an endgame level drama! "

Wish they'd open up like Howard in The Big Bang Theory

Find their introversion cute, actively include them in convention cosplay

Respect their pace, attend gaming parties alone

Complain: "Why can't you be as popular as Hawkeye?"

The main couple's dynamics, hoping to replicate them

The plot, occasionally discussing character relationships

Battle scenes, not the romance

Criticize: "No such complex power romances exist in real life."

An ideal template, striving to make your partner fit it

A romantic inspiration, borrowing ideas but accepting real differences

Meaningless, real love needs no template

A childish fantasy, firmly rejecting any association