@@lamilanesalucia we all know that Bernie was Howard's mom replacement and a wish-fulfillment ( the unattractive nerd getting the hottest girl in the town), as well as a reflection of his Freudian relationship with his mom . Bernie got so very resentful and controlling later on when she realised. 😢😢😢 Raj was his real soulmate ( I don't know if it's really platonic or romantic) .