![]() It perfectly set up what their relationship was going to become.ģ. The final shot of Leslie and Ben eating in front of the mural was a moment of beautifully simple joy-just two people, sitting in front of a mural, falling in love. I can still remember the feeling of hope and happiness I got watching Leslie share her favorite place in the world with a guy who seemed to understand it-to understand her. This was the moment that made me fall in love with Ben and Leslie as a potential couple. Just let me get some actual food and then um, do you know that wildflower mural up on the second floor? You want to go somewhere and talk about them?īen: Yeah, I’d love to. Leslie: Hey I never got to tell you the rest of my ideas. Leslie: Upstairs there’s this mural of wildflowers, and I like to sit on a bench in front of it.Īnn: Really? It could be anywhere in the world: Paris, Hawaii, the Grand Canyon… This is my favorite Ben/Leslie kiss because of Ben’s intensity you can feel how much he’s missed her just by looking at Adam Scott’s face as he goes in for the kiss.Ĥ. ![]() And I love that Ben threw caution to the wind and gave in to his feelings-Leslie has shown him time and again that risks are worth it when you love someone and you know they’ll be there to hold your hand as you leap into the great unknown. I love that Leslie actively worked to avoid “steamrolling” Ben because she wanted to prove how much she cared about him and respected him. ![]() The genuine emotion, passion, and vulnerability still take my breath away as much as they did the first time I watched this. “This is how I feel…How do you feel?” (from “Smallest Park”): In honor of this most auspicious occasion, I want to take a moment to look back on my Top 5 moments in Ben and Leslie’s relationship (so far).ĥ. I say this all the time, and it’s never been more true than it is on the day we get to see their wedding: I’m just a Leslie looking for her Ben. ![]() And they help each other pursue their dreams-from running political campaigns to meeting Joe Biden. They love each other for all of their quirks, flaws, and craziness. And it’s a story of two people who give each other balance, mutual respect, and endless support. They both have their own stories to tell in the world, but they also have a story to tell together. I love Ben and Leslie because they have the kind of romance that is beautiful to watch but also believable to hope for in your own life. EST tonight on NBC, one of my favorite relationships on TV is reaching its biggest milestone yet with the wedding episode I’ve been waiting for since sometime during the third season of Parks and Recreation. Today’s the day, fellow Ben/Leslie lovers! At 8:30 p.m. ![]()
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