Watching TV and seeing awesome (fictional) relationships is hard. There are so many great boyfriends that turn into husbands in the wonderful world of television. Here are a few TV boyfriends to look out for when you're in the ring of dating.
1. Jim Halpert
Basically the greatest boyfriend, fiancé, and husband ever. He cares about Pam more than anything and constantly goes out of his way to show her how much he loves her. He waited for her, even though it would've been easier not to, and his patience and complete adoration of her totally paid off in the end.
2. Marshall Eriksen
Marshall and Lily are #relationshipgoals. Everything Marshall does is for the benefit of Lily, but he knows that she is capable of doing things by herself. He empowers her, takes care of her, and loves her more than anything in the world.
3. Gilbert Blythe
Gilbert is a total dreamboat. Even when Anne hates him and wants nothing to do with him, he still pursues her and does everything in his power to show her how much he cares. While he does eventually get engaged to another girl, he breaks off the engagement and tells Anne "there could never be anyone for me but you."
4. Cory Matthews
Cory and Topanga; need I say more? After years of seeing her as the weird girl in his class, he asks her to be his girlfriend and blows every other high school boyfriend out of the water. Regardless of their breakups and bumps in the road throughout the show, Cory never fails to make Topanga's life better.
5. Derek Shepherd
Meredith drives him crazy for years. While she's busy being all dark and twisty, he desperately continues to love her. Even when he's with Addison, he's in love with Meredith. Regardless of how crazy she drives him, he is there for her and supports her and loves her until the end.
6. Rory Williams
The level at which Rory loves Amy is unmatched. He gave his life (multiple times) for Amy. He traveled across the universe and across timelines for Amy. Even when she seemed crazy to everybody else, he stood by her side and it turned out pretty well for both of them.
7. Hook
Hook will do anything for Emma-- including staying in the Underworld. He becomes a better man for her, and he always puts her first. No matter what situation they find themselves in, her needs come before his.
So when you find a really awesome guy who might be worth dating, think about whether or not they have the traits that TV's greatest boyfriends do, and have fun finding your perfect man!
