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Rachel's most prominent relationship throughout the series is with Monica's older brother, Ross.

When she moves to the city in the pilot, Ross is still obsessed with her from high school.

Although the rest of the gang are aware of this, Rachel is oblivious until a sentimental birthday gift prompts Chandler to inadvertently reveal to her Ross ' feelings towards her, just as he has gone to China on an expedition.

Ross tried several times to confront Rachel and admit his feelings but is derailed by her ex-fiance Barry and Paolo ( played by Cosimo Fusco ), an Italian man she met during an electrical blackout, and Ross, unsure of himself, simply backs down.