Carol was the first wife of Ross. They began dating during their sophomore year in college. While a student there, Carol played for the lacrosse and golf teams. After graduating, the two got married.
But the marriage was not to be. After four years of marriage, they got divorced when Carol discovered she’s a lesbian. As if this didn’t upset Ross enough, Carol was also pregnant with his son.
Carol’s life partner, Susan, moved in with her and the three of them worked through the pregnancy together. They went to Lamaze classes and argued over the baby’s last name. In the end, it was Ross and Susan who decided on Ben.
Carol and Susan have Ben most of the time and he visits Ross. Carol and Ross have remained friends, although Ross hates Susan. Carol is the one that Ross turns to when things are rough for him, and he helped her when her parents didn’t want her to marry Susan and he even gave her away, very reluctantly, at their wedding. Although not a regular on the series, she does make an appearance at least once every season.
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