"where this is the idea of “romance,” this contrived, heteronormative narrative where the lead man and lead woman must get together, even if the time has passed or not yet come or simply doesn’t make sense, and other more relevant, more sensible emotional beats get ignored."

Not that I plan on not watching, but this is something that bugs does bug me about the Huddy.

As for the other point you made:
"I was irritated when TPTB implied Cuddy is “broken,” but I guess they’re right. Her damage is her lack of self-esteem and steadfast refusal to permit herself anything better in life than a doomed relationship with House, when she’s capable and deserving of so much more.


The show is about broken people- all of the characters. Why should Cuddy be any different?

(arhh on LJ)