Yes, wholeheartedly agree. Sheldon is also the most physically attractive of the bunch anyway, so if Sheldon were a bit more developed emotionally, this show could have turned out much differently.

Great points, though Sheldon and Penny do seem to share an attraction and an understanding all their own. He has quite a unique connection to Penny and his feelings bubble to the surface at times.

"That Amy has gradually moved towards wanting more physical contact does not significantly alter that basic dynamic, it merely enhances it (like here where Amy uses the lack of closure as a not too subtle parallel to her sexual frustrations.) That Sheldon has to wait for "Mommy" to leave the room so he…