Find any college student, especially around finals week, and it is very likely that they will be watching Netflix. A favorite of a lot of students ia the sitcom Friends - the perfect series to binge watch. Now this is might be an unpopular opinion, but I cant stand Ross. I find him whiny, childish and pretentious, and I never wanted Rachel to end up with him. An even more unpopular opinion? I always wanted Joey, that adorable idiot, to end up with her. Here are 10 reasons why Joey and Rachel were perfect for each other:
1. They were best friends
They were perfect roommates and always knew how to have fun together. Way before they ever developed feelings for each other, they knew how to have a ton of fun together. Joey helped Rachel relax and brought out her wild side.
2. He was more in love with her than anything
Joey was head-over heels in love. He acted totally unlike himself and it was adorable.
3. He was willing to raise Emma as his own
We can all agree that Joey is not fit to raise children. But man was it incredibly sweet to see him want to set up and raise Rachel and Ross' baby girl. Now that is love.
4. They knew how to laugh together
5. Joey made Rachel feel safe
Where does Rachel go when she and Ross figure out that living together as friends won't work? She runs to Joey. Even when it is something as small as watching a scary movie, she has no problem curling up to Joey. He is her safe haven, the one who makes her feel safe no matter what is going on.
6. Rachel didn't care that Joey was not the brightest
One of Joey's most lovable qualities was that he was not very smart. Now when Joey said something that exposed his less than average intelligence, Chandler would make a cynical joke and Ross would just be pretentious but not Rachel. Rachel accepted Joey for who he was.
7. Joey puts Rachel's feelings above everything else
Joey was with a ton of different women on the show and some he really liked. Rachel was different from all of them. He was so concerned about what was best for Rachel and that she would be happy.
8. Joey takes her to set even though he knows she gets a little crazy
When Rachel got around celebrities, she went a little crazy. She got their phone numbers, autographs or made sure that she got her 5 minutes of fame. Even though she did it time and time again, Joey kept bringing her around because he loved her.
9. Rachel is completely supportive of Joey's career
Rachel goes to set with Joey all the time. She helps him practice for auditions. She is always excited for him when he has new stuff happening at work. When he gets nominated for an award, it's only natural that Rach is right by his side.
10.They had great chemistry
#joeyandrachelforever
