Penny Blossom

[queenoftheDales]

Penny doesn't like being alone. She takes up with guys because she's unhappy when she doesn't have anyone in her life. This suggests to me she is afraid of self reflection and possibly even a little depressed. Leonard was there and to be with him seemed like the better option, in her mind, than being alone. But deep down she knows there's something wrong so she can't quite bring herself to commit.

Depression (however minor it may be) is a valid point . I bet the constant rejections with her acting has to be destroying her self esteem. Having someone like Leonard around helps cushion the blow a bit.

I don't see how because although Leonard would tell her all the compliments she wanted to hear just to have her be impressed by him and get laid at the same time he breaks down her self-esteem more than she already does herself. She's in an emotionally abusive relationship and she either doesn't notice or refuses to believe it and instead decides to make the best of it because as someone already mentioned its better than being alone. I'm sorry if this sounds harsh but I personally can't stand people who can't be independent or confident enough to live on their own for their own GOOD. I have nothing against romance and relationships but at the same time they are NOT the answer for everything either. Penny had the potential of being a strong woman but I don't see that happening any time soon, she is going to continue letting Leonard somehow take advantage of her decisions in life. And I can't believe she puts up with mediocre sex and foreplay. She has become apathetic, a people pleaser, pushover, and settling for just good enough instead of something GREAT. She has no self-respect or dignity:/

The few times she acknowledges problems she is having with growth and Leonard, TPTB just had her write it off like its ok for laughs. Their relationship is far from healthy but I doubt there is going to be any change in their status for the foreseeable future. In fact, I bet the Shamy developments are a ploy to redirect the viewers away from the Lenny problems.