Grey’s Anatomy

Teddy Altman might be a polarizing eccentric on the long - turn tail aesculapian dramaGrey ’s Anatomy , but her rather complex and superimposed character arc create her one of the most relatable mass on the show . When Teddy was first introduced to the show , it was easy to see why Owen deal her to be his best supporter . She proved to be an exceptional   surgeon , who had a kind and generous heart .

However , as the show progressed , devotee soon learned that she had a few flaw . Not only could she be a little meanspirited - spunky and selfish , but there were also times that Teddy set her colleagues in bunglesome positions because of something that she did . Nevertheless , Teddy still remains one ofGrey ’s Anatomy’smost interesting character .

Worst: Impulsive

One of theworst traits of Teddy as a someone is that she is right smart too impulsive . maybe her   most driving action on the show to particular date has been her whirlwind wedlock to the handsome Henry Burton , who was suffering from a serious heart consideration and desperately   needed wellness insurance to pay for   his continuous treatment .

Teddy decided to tie him so that he could have wellness insurance policy . While it was a altruistic motion , others may argue that she splice a everlasting stranger to avoid her residuary feelings for Owen . gratefully , the Teddy - Henry duo forge marvel on consultation , who were heartbroken at Henry ’s tragical destruction .

Best: Generous & Selfless

Teddy ’s impulsive behavior towards Henry also indicatedher utmost generousness and kind - heartedness . Only the most altruistic   individual would be undetermined to helping a random somebody with no strings attached .

Teddy had also never tried to ruin Owen ’s relationships even though she had been in beloved with him for a foresighted time . She did tell him about her feelings , but that was after she had suppress her emotions for a very long prison term . Her convoluted kinship with Cristina also stemmed from her selflessness , where she somehow felt obligated to help Cristina when she pull in that Owen had chosen her . On many occasions , Teddy had put her ally ' happiness above her own .

Worst: Secretive

Unfortunately , with every beneficial trait , comes a trait that is n’t so full after all . Teddy could be passing closelipped , unable to divulge true statement even to the people she loves .

For instance , when she discovered that she was pregnant with Allison , Teddy decide not to tell Owen for months . After she found that he and Amelia had a category of their own , it seemed that Teddy had initially project on going back to Germany and stay there indefinitely . There was also the fact that she had two secret affairs , which result in several mass being pain .

While Teddy never intend for her secrets to cause any problems , it did prove that maybe honesty was the best policy .

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Best: Co-Operative

Teddy had do as an US Army surgeon , which had probably instilled in her a great team spirit . Whatever the setting , Teddy knows how to work well in a team , even if she is engaged in a feud with her fellow . For instance , whenthe elevator had all got stuck during a major storm ,   Teddy was one such operating surgeon stuck with a serious   injury patient role with Owen and Amelia ( " Shelter From The Storm " ) .

The situation was tense but when it mattered , Teddy cooperated so that the patient could be save . She also worked amicably with Owen in the wake of Henry ’s death , despite holding him responsible for some metre .

Worst: Hard & Insensitive At Times

Teddy is not naturally mean but , sometimes , she could be a niggling abrasive and cross a boundary . For instance , many rooter thought the moment   she state Cristina that she wanted Owen was disrespectful and insensitive considering she knew how much they loved one another .

Although Jo was wrong to get involve , some fans did think that Teddy had traverse a line by throwing Alex ’s departure back in Jo ’s face . While Teddy is mostly genial , there were some moments where she could be a little rash .

Best: A Good Teacher

Despite the two surgeons ' affection for Owen , Teddy proved to a good teacher and wise man to Cristina . She committed herself to helping Cristina and became her wise man after both Preston Burke and Erica Hahn had left the hospital .

Teddy might have been all the more inclined to mentor Cristina once she found out that she was important to Owen . In maliciousness of causing a stress in their kinship whenshe told Cristina that she make love Owen , she did , at the end of the day , teach Cristina everything she knew .

Worst: Judgmental

alas , Teddy has turn up to be a small spot of a hypocrite in regard to this personality trait . While Teddy has quetch about people judging her on her error , fans would be quick to point out that she has done the exact same thing to the other type .

When Megan returned , Teddy pronounce Amelia for not being at Owen ’s side , despite not knowing the full position . When Teddy also found out about Meredith and Nathan ’s romance , she started question Meredith ’s medical judgments and condemned her for agree to result the operation . While Teddy was right about no one having a rightfield to judge her , she should also treat others the same way too .

Best: Brave

Teddy ’s stint as an army surgeon intend that , for all her defect , she is heroic . Her life history as a trauma surgeon has learn her to make the effective use of limited resources . She is a courageous woman who has saved many living , both on and off the field .

It take on courage and commitment to serve as a military surgeon and she has performed her obligation bravely as far as fans are concerned .

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