Chandler Bing: the story of an ironic and fragile man

Chandler Bing is one of the six protagonists of the television series Friends, which aired from 1994 to 2004. The character is played by Matthew Perry, who helped make him one of the most beloved and iconic in the history of television.

Chandler is an ironic and sarcastic man, who hides a fragile and vulnerable character behind his armor. AND perpetually unhappy about his parents' divorce, about not having a stable relationship, about his frustrating job, about his first name and about other people's success with women.

In college he was Ross Geller's roommate, and remained friends with him in later years. For much of the sitcom Chandler works as an accounting analyst for a large multinational, is subsequently promoted, but in reality never feels good and gives in to the monotony. He later left his job to be hired by an advertising agency.

Chandler has an affair with Janice Litman-Goralnik, an unnerving and irritating woman, who leaves him several times. After a long series of failed relationships, Chandler meets Monica Geller, whom he eventually marries.

Chandler's story is one of personal growth and rebirth. The ironic and sarcastic man of the beginning transforms into a more mature and aware man, who has learned to love himself and face his fragilities.

Here are some of the most notable moments in Chandler's story:

• His parents' divorce: Chandler is deeply affected by his parents' divorce, which leads him to develop an ironic and sarcastic attitude to hide his emotions.
• Relationship with Janice: Relationship with Janice is a nightmare for Chandler, who finds it unnerving and irritating. The relationship will end several times, but Chandler will eventually be able to free himself from it.
• The meeting with Monica: Monica is the only woman with whom Chandler manages to build a stable relationship. The two get married and have twins, Erica and Jack.

Chandler Bing is a complex and multifaceted character, who has won the hearts of millions of viewers around the world. His humor, his irony and his fragility make him a unique and unforgettable character.