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The Big Bang Theory may be about "nerds" and their dating woes, but the sitcom has covered serious subject matter, from bullying to intimacy issues.

CBS'The Big Bang Theory was much more than a show about "that really smart guy" and his friends. Sheldon and co. took viewers on a ride through relationship mishaps, work adventures, and personal achievements for 12 seasons. While science was always on the minds of Sheldon, Leonard, Raj, and Howard, friendship was at the heart of the show.

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The sitcom covered far more than just scientific findings and relationship goals; deep issues were tackled in various episodes. Every character had their own strengths and weakness that were highlighted as time went on, and they all learned from each other. Likewise, viewers related to these deep issues and commended the show for its authenticity.

Leonard, Howard, Raj, and Sheldon are all incredibly smart men who have dedicated their lives to science. Their adult lives are full of positivity and friendship but it hasn't always been that way. Everyone (except for Penny) was bullied in their youth. And sadly, the bullying continued.

Penny's ex-boyfriend bullied Sheldon and Leonard on two occasions: when they tried getting her TV back from him and when Leonard tried getting him topay Pennythe money he borrowed from her. In "The Speckerman Recurrence," Leonard also confronted his bully from high school.

The closer Sheldon and Amy became, the more Sheldon opened up to her and showed her the inner workings of his world. He claimed to be a man of the mind, someone who lived minimally and focused on science, but that turned out to be a facade.

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While Sheldon truly diddevote his life to science, he also had a problem with hoarding. He told Amy that the thought of getting rid of his belongings gave him anxiety. He had trouble parting with everything he owned. Luckily for him, Amy let him know there was nothing to be ashamed of and that they could work on his attachment issues slowly.

Everyone isn't as free and open in relationships as Penny and Howard were. Others were a little more reserved and felt vulnerable about getting intimate. Amy was ready for the next step in her relationship with Sheldon but he wasn't ready until they were dating for over five years. Sheldon and Amy proved that every relationship goes at their own speed and that there shouldn't be pressure on a person if they're simply not ready.

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