George O’Malley & Callie Torres
George and Callie (Sara Ramirez) first met in the hospital and started dating at warp speed. While they had a good understanding, their romantic relationship was problematic. Callie was insecure, often pressuring George to take serious relationship steps too soon when he wasn’t ready while George often didn’t treat her with the respect she deserved.
Viewers were surprised to see a hastened wedding as the couple eloped and got married. While their relationship wasn’t meant to be a grand love story, both weren’t ready for a serious relationship and their marriage ultimately ended when George cheated on her.
Maggie Pierce & Jackson Avery
Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary) and Jackson Avery (Jesse Williams) shared a close bond in the workplace. Similarly, as their respective parents got married, they spent time together in the form of family gatherings. They soon realize that they have feelings for each other, pursuing a romantic relationship.
Most fans would agree their relationship didn’t make sense to begin with. Arguably Jackson and Maggie had a good understanding, but their romantic chemistry was virtually non-existent. Irrespective of why it didn’t work out, the romantic dynamic between step-siblings simply felt wrong for most viewers.
Callie Torres & Penelope Blake
While most viewers weren’t rooting for Penny (Samantha Sloyan) to become a regular on the show as was one of the doctors who tended to Derek’s injuries when he died, her entry onto the show itself as Callie’s love interest felt forced.
Callie’s relationship with Penny led to behavior that was completely out of character for Callie. When Penny got a job in New York and planned to relocate, Callie turned her life upside down to be at her side. In doing so, she completely dismissed Arizona’s role as a mother in their daughter’s life.
Owen Hunt & Amelia Shepard
Owen Hunt (Kevin McKidd) and Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone) started dating following a fling. As they enter a romantic relationship, they continue dating on and off until Amelia proposes, and they get married soon after not wanting to waste another minute. Although Owen and Amelia had an understanding as well as romantic chemistry, their rushed marriage was problematic as it would soon prove their relationship.
Although Amelia was insistent on the idea of having a real family with Owen, she soon realized that wasn’t what she wanted. This revelation was a breaking point in their marriage were always clear on wanting children. Overall, their relationship was problematic, making their relationship storyline frustrating for most viewers.
Jo Wilson and Jason Myers
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Jo Wilson (Camilla Luddington) was first introduced as a surgical intern in Season 9. Jo and Alex form a close friendship and while Alex develops feelings for her, she starts seeing Jason Myers (Charles Michael Davis) another resident at the hospital nicknamed ‘Chest Peckwell’ by Jo’s friends.
As Jason’s on-screen presence was limited to the love triangle between him, Alex and Jo, viewers weren’t rooting for Jason. Not only did his snide comments justify Alex’s disdain for him, but the circumstances under which Jason and Jo’s relationship came to an end revealed his true colors. Although it was unclear who initiated the physical fight, the bruises on Jo were evidence enough that he was an abuser.
