In case anyone’s having a bad day, here’s a collection of Holmes complimenting Watson in canon:
“Dr Watson is my friend and partner.”
“Would you go in, Watson? Your appearance inspires confidence.”
“Watson, you are a British Jury, and I never met a man more eminently fitted to represent one.”
“Dr Watson is the very soul of discretion.”
“Exactly, my dear Watson!”
“Brilliant, Watson. You are scintillating this morning.”
“You look the same blithe boy as ever!”
“Watson has some remarkable characteristics of his own.”
“Indeed an ideal helpmate.”
“With your natural advantages, Watson, every lady is your helper and accomplice.”