Phoebe thought marrying Caleb after knowing him since they were 12 would mean smooth sailing. She didn’t account for one complication: his ex-girlfriend’s unresolved feelings.
A casual bar encounter turned tense when Patty reminded Caleb she was his “favorite” girlfriend. Phoebe’s natural response – that as his wife, she must be the favorite – sent Patty into an emotional tailspin.
Texts poured in accusing Phoebe of insecurity and pettiness, while revealing Caleb had told Patty he’d never marry – before doing exactly that with Phoebe just months after reconnecting.
While Caleb stood by his wife, the situation left Phoebe questioning modern ex-etiquette. “When does friendly ex behavior cross into emotional territory?” she wondered. “And was I wrong for gently asserting my place as his wife?”
