Monica Geller their friends in the episode "The One Where Everybody Finds Out". While each character very much approves of their union, Monica's parents initially resent their daughter's feelings for Chandler due to an age-old misunderstanding involving Chandler. Bianco observed that "On most shows, linking two main characters like Monica and Chandler would have been an act of desperation." However, "On "Friends", it was a stroke of genius that made both characters more appealing while providing a needed diversion from the show's central task: Retaining a romantic equilibrium between Ross and Rachel." Monica and Chandler's relationship is the antithesis of Ross and
Monica Geller Levy of "The Diamondback", Monica inspired "any ensemble cast in a sitcom with a female character who is bossy or neurotic," citing "Scrubs"’ Elliot Reid and "Happy Endings"’ Jane Kerkovich-Williams as examples of Monica's influence. Additionally, Levy identified Claire Dunphy from the sitcom "Modern Family" as Monica's modern-day equivalent, explaining that the character "acts like Monica plus children". In spring 2015, "TV Guide" published an article entitled "22 Spring Cleaning Tips From Monica Geller" in recognition of the character's cleanliness. In her article "5 Signs You’re A Real-Life Monica Geller", Ayn Bernos of "Thought Catalog" wrote that the character's personality