When it comes to How I Met Your Mother and love, Barney Stinson is the least likely character anyone would think of. I mean, let's face it - he's egotistical, womanizing, and the most savage character on the entire show. What could he possibly know about falling in love? Well, it turns out a lot more than you would think.
1. That One Time He Admitted His Flaws.
Barney is not a man to admit that he's a terrible person. In fact, he truly believes himself to be Legen - wait for it - dary (*self high-five*). But that one time he told Robin he loves her "because you're almost as messed up as I am," he melted everyone's heart into a puddle of tears.
2. When He Said Exactly What We All Think About Relationships.
"Sometimes you fall for someone you'd never expect but that doesn't make it wrong."
Well said, my fictional friend. Well said.
3. When He Finally Gave Up The "Wait For It" line.
Barney: "Our wedding is going to be legendary."
Robin: "No Wait for it?"
Barney: "I've got you. I don't have to wait for it anymore."
Excuse me while I swoon for a moment.
4. That Time He Noted Not All Relationships Are Perfect.
"I love our story. Sure it's messy, but it's the story that got us here."
Even fictional relationships aren't perfect right off the bat. Thanks for showing us its the journey that matters, not the final destination.
5. When Barney Finally Admitted He Was A Lying Liar Pants, But Still Managed To Make It Romantic.
"One true thing that can support the weight of all the lies in the world, and that's the fact that I love you. And you know that when I say that... I'm not lying."
*sighs* Wow.
6. That One Time He Admitted His Love In The Most Perfect Way Possible.
"I'm hopelessly, irretrievably in love with her, more than she knows."
Guys, I hope you're taking notes at this point... I mean Valentine's Day is about to happen, you know.
7. When Barney Used The Words "Love Of My Life"
"You are the love of my life. Everything I have and everything I am is yours. Forever."
Let me just incorporate that into my future wedding vows right quick and in a hurry.
Who knew that under all the philandering, rakish behavior, there was a softy in Barney Stinson? This Valentine's Day, remember there are guys like Barney out there, you just have to find them.
