It's just this thing, like, like Amy's inability not to flirt or the Doctor's inability not to come up with ridiculous lines that he then wants to take back, or the fact that technically River's in prison. It's a thing to be aware of and worked around and dealt with and is not the end OR the center of the universe or his character.

not to mention his ability to break bits of NASA.

And look ridiculously attractive in a suit and terrible glasses.