David and Patrick make one of the best couples on Schitt's Creek, offering plenty of cute moments that can give any other pop culture pair a run for their money. Part of the reason for their enduring appeal, of course, is how wholesome and relatable they are as a couple.
Even though they were just friends in the start, the two characters end up going beyond their differences, dating each other and even walking the aisle together. But even their non-romantic moments can evoke a sense of admiration that all lovers deserve.
They Prove That Opposites Can Attract
While Patrick is calm and understanding, David's worst personality traits include his crankiness and self-obsession. For instance, when the duo goes trekking, David makes it evident that he hates such outdoor activities and keeps on complaining about the distance. Hence, he doesn't consider Patrick's interest at all.
Despite this imbalance of energies and difference in interests, a dimension of realism is added to their relationship. They show that people don't always have to like the same things to fall in love and that opposites can attract too. Despite David's crankiness, he too tries to make Patrick happy such as the time when David danced on Simply The Best for him.
They Started Off As Friends
Like many lovers, Patrick and David started out as friends. Even before getting friendly, they were just business associates with extremely different work approaches. But when David understands the profitability of Patrick's solutions, he starts opening up more to him.
The earliest signs of the friends-turned-lovers couple are hinted at when David drops an awkward yet cute voicemail on Patrick's phone. Sharing the same warm, fuzzy feelings as him, Patrick gleefully remarks, "I'm so glad you made such good use of my business card". It is such cute moments that many friends-turned-lovers would relate to.
They Faced Some Awkwardness With Parents
Introducing a significant other to one's friends and family can naturally be awkward. While David's family was quick to welcome Patrick, they have had their fair share of awkward moments. Johnny tried to have a proper talk to David but just bumbled to the point that Patrick himself took charge and said how happy he feels to become a part of the Schitt family.
In the Patrick-centric episode Meet The Parents, his parents were loving and supportive, even though they were initially surprised by Patrick revealing his sexuality to them. Their relationship does reveal how it can be difficult for some to open up about their partners to their parents. But if the parents are understanding enough (as seen in the show), things can eventually get better.
They Understand Each Other's Past
David has had his own fair share of relationships that didn't work. In Schitt's Creek, he had a brief fling with Stevie, and the two then dated the same man for a brief while. As for Patrick, he had a fiance, Rachel, who he had been dating since high school.
Despite their failed romantic affairs, both are willing to move past the past and focus on starting a new chapter together. Their ex-flames are bound to make them insecure at times (as is evident from Patrick's reaction towards Jake and David's reaction towards Rachel) but the couple also shows that communication and time can help in healing past wounds.
They Made Tough Decisions Together
On the surface, Patrick and David are the best couple in Schitt's Creek. However, even they have had challenging moments that test their love for each other. Towards the season finale, David could have very well gone to New York and started a new life. But that would mean giving up on Patrick and the relationship they built together.
It is indeed a difficult choice for David but he still chose to stay back at Schitt's Creek. Life can be easy for any couple at the start but some bigger decisions often need to be made in the later phases.
They Indulge In Sentimental Gifts And Gestures
Patrick understands the importance of sentimental gifts and how special they can make his partner feel. In Grad Night, he ended dinner with one such cute gift: a framed copy of their first sales receipt. For others, it might just be a receipt but for Patrick and David, it is a reminder of how far they have come as friends and lovers.
Even after David threw tantrums after getting to know about Rachel, Patrick showered and pampered him with all sorts of gifts. And to top it all, he proposed David with multiple rings instead of one, keeping in mind David's fashion choices. Such thoughtful and specific gifts are hardly materialistic and end up showing how well lovers can understand each other.
They Have Had Highs And Lows
Patrick and David might be soulmates but even they go through both good and bad moments. There are situations that challenge each other's commitment or their past catches up on them at times.
And yet through effective communication and by giving each other their time and space, the two end up sticking together, stronger than ever. So, be it, Patrick hiding the presence of his ex-fiance or David engaging in a sexual massage before his wedding, the partners have understood each other and been understanding enough through their highs and lows.
They Wish The Best For Each Other
Given how David is Patrick's first boyfriend, Patrick has not had many romantic and sexual experiences with other men. This prompts David to allow Patrick to try out relationships with others in the episode Rock On.
Even though Patrick is just comfortable with David, this experience proves that David can also be unselfish and caring for Patrick's needs. Partners who can be supportive in such situations without any judgment would relate a lot with David and Patrick in this case.
They Have A "Special Song"
Simply The Best is an iconic Tina Turner song that resurged in popularity, thanks to an emotional in-store rendition by Patrick. The song sums up his feelings for David even though both of them had a splat earlier. The fight is resolved when David melts with Patrick's acoustic performance. Even Patrick's best pieces of advice can't have such an impact.
In another episode, David uses the same song to perform an equally wholesome dance to cheer up Patrick. Every couple has one song that is attached to a specific memory. Patrick and David are no exception as they make Simply The Best "their song".
The Faces They Make While Listening To Each Other
Patrick and David's love is evident from not just their words but even their facial expressions. The usually cranky David can hardly give a genuine smile but even he gives in for a one-sided grin whenever Patrick does anything adorable. As for Patrick, he's always up for "puppy eyes" whenever he entertains David.
Through these non-verbal gestures, Patrick and David prove that love can be expressed in any way possible. They don't need to resort to grand gestures always to show that they're in love.