All 18 Major Romantic Relationships on Friends Explained and Ranked By Normalcy (4 of 9)

Monica and Pete (Season 3)

Monica’s romance with Pete Becker was a bumpy ride. Initially unimpressed, she settled for him due to a lack of options. Despite some moments where they seemed to connect, their incompatibility was glaring. Pete’s career shift into UFC fighting clashed with Monica’s desire for stability. Ultimately, they recognized their differences and parted ways, serving as a lesson that a relationship that is based solely on convenience is bound to fail because shared values and goals are so important for stability.

Rachel and Joshua (Season 4)

Rachel developed a crush on Joshua, a client at Ralph Lauren. Despite awkward attempts to win him over, a relationship blossomed. The chemistry, however, felt off-screen as well, with Rachel’s forced interactions clashing with Joshua’s reserved demeanor. Their brief romance culminated in an uncomfortable meeting with his parents before Rachel realized it wasn’t meant to be. Side note: In a classic case of life imitating art, Aniston and Tate Donovan (who played Joshua) had dated for three years, breaking up shortly before this story arc was filmed.