Grey’s Anatomy
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Alex and Meredith ’s friendly relationship onGrey ’s Anatomyhad a rocky start , but the pair develop to make out and support each other , and eventually became best friends . Up until Alex ’s sudden departure in time of year 16 , they bonded with each other through the similarity they shared , and the experience they had travel through together .
However , along the way of life there were many times where Alex and Meredith clashed with each other , or went behind the other ’s back . Whilst they would always reconcile , some of the things they did to each other were detrimental and sometimes had long - lasting effects .
Alex Assumed Meredith Couldn’t Be A Doctor
When first introduced toGrey ’s Anatomy , Alex proved to be quite selfish and ignorant to other people ’s feelings , which often left him disoriented from the likes of Meredith , Izzie , Cristina , and George . In the show ’s very first instalment , " A Hard Day ’s Night , " Alex exhibited his cocky and ego - guarantee position through the sexist comment he made to Meredith .
The two had n’t even had a right introduction before Alex injure Meredith when he wrongly assumed she was a nanny . Meredith rightfully shut down his assumption , but not before Alex ’s thought process that woman could n’t be doctors had been made cleared . Whilst both jobs are laudable , Alex ’s ignorance towards Meredith showed just how much he underrate his colleagues , especially if they come about to be women .
Meredith Went Behind Alex’s Back
Alex ’s transmutation over the years was incredible , as he originate from being selfish and uncaring to a man who would do anything for the people he fuck . However , his rash streak persevered , as reckon in " Family Affair , " when he attacked Deluca for seemingly taking advantage of Jo . The next episode , " Undo , " followed the events after Deluca ’s hospitalization , and show Meredith and Alex trying to resolve what the right matter to do was .
Meredith ab initio covered for Alex , but then decided to tell Bailey that he was the one who lash out Deluca . Whilst it was the morally right decision for Meredith to tell Bailey , believe she had agreed to help Alex , only to turn him in without even secern him was unfair , peculiarly as Alex had already elect to go to the police anyway .
Alex Didn’t Warn Meredith About Ava’s State
" exemption , " trace traumatic events for everyone involved - Meredith reveal deeply pent-up remembering of her Mother ’s suicide attempt when she was a child , and Alex prove to care for a severely ill Ava by himself . At the time , Meredith had been going through therapy , and was finally coming to term with the injury she faced as a tyke .
However , after Meredith experienced a breakthrough , she come back at her house to see the aftermath of Ava ’s suicide attack , which brought up even more hurt for her . Whilst Alex ’s relationship with Ava demo how caring he could be , it also showed how much he alienated himself from his friends and rejected their assistance - it was a situation that Meredith should never have had to walk into unprepared , and could have been avoided had Alex not been so cagey with his friends about Ava ’s dependable mental state .
Meredith Wouldn’t Tell Alex Where She Was
ThroughoutGrey ’s Anatomy , Meredith and Alex proved to be friendly relationship end , as they always tried to substantiate one another . However , Meredith often had a propensity to block people out when she was suffering , a coping chemical mechanism she turned to after Derek died . In " She ’s Leaving Home , " Meredith chose to impart Seattle after Derek ’s decease , and neglected to tell any of her friend or family where she was , or if she and her children were okay .
Alex constantly essay to contact her , which finally led to Meredith call him back to evidence him she was ok , but she was n’t coming home . Whilst Meredith was understandably distraught , it was wrong of her to disappear for a year and not differentiate anyone , specially her closest Quaker . The position was only made worse when it was revealed after she had given birth that she had chosen Alex as her emergency contact , without even alarm him .
Alex Tried To Get Meredith Fired
The episodes that centered around Meredith tamper with the Alzheimer ’s test in time of year 7 were hard for fans to watch . Meredith ’s calling , and relationship with Derek , was nearly shatter in her endeavour to help Adele . However , the events became even more spectacular when it was disclose that Alex was the individual who alerted Owen to Meredith ’s action .
If Alex had told the truth about Meredith ’s actions because he felt it was moral to do so , the treachery would n’t have been as catastrophic . But , Alex only blurt the news out because he was angry at his own personal animation , and wanted the hazard to be chief resident over Meredith . It was a average thing to do to Meredith and nearly cost her everything , and even tough that he did n’t do it for the right reasons .
Meredith Tried To Dictate Alex’s Life
By time of year 14 , it seemed like she had finally find her feet again after allthe obstacles Meredith had faced . However , her happiness was threatened in " All of Me , " when Meredith realized that Alex may move away when Jo received a family offer at another infirmary .
Selfishly , Meredith came up with the idea to make a lieu available for Jo at Grey Sloan , just to ensure that Alex would n’t move away . Not only did Meredith endeavor to dictate an important decision in both Alex and Jo ’s life , she did it all on their wedding ceremony day . She did come to her senses in the end and rationalize to Jo , but it was a self - centered thing to do in the first billet , and she should have had more faith in her friendship with Alex .
Alex Didn’t Respect Meredith’s House
When Alex grease one’s palms Meredith ’s household in season 9 , fans believed Meredith ’s home could n’t be in undecomposed script . Yet , before Meredith even sold him the house , he sent a lean of thing that involve to be fixed , failing to recognize the grandness of some of the aspects of Meredith ’s firm , and the slushy economic value seize to them .
Meredith insist that Alex could n’t tear down nostalgic affair , such as markings in the wall where she had noted Zola ’s acme , and her own from her puerility , but Alex decline to listen , and instead express his annoyance . Whilst he finally understood the importance of these thing , it ’s something he should have ab initio give care more about .
They Treated Each Other Badly Over Lexie
Lexie ’s reaching at the infirmary make a lot of problem for Meredith , and Alex ’s liaison with her only made her family relationship with her half - sister even more complicated . However , in regard to Lexie , both of them were unjust to each other , and to Lexie , in their actions .
Alex , having be active into Meredith ’s house , recollect it would be a smart idea to depart sleeping with Lexie , with whom he sleep with Meredith did n’t have a nifty relationship with , and thus upset her . On one hand , Alex should have honor his friendship with Meredith enough to not bring Lexie around undesirable , but Meredith also should have understood that Alex ’s relationships had nothing to with her .
They Disrespected Each Other At Work
Alex and Meredith were both extremely private-enterprise people , and more than once , this led to them arguing at work . On legion occasions , especially before on in the show , the pair fought over whose method acting were sound and Alex in finical , acted arrogantly about his melodic theme .
The most celebrated representative happened in " win a Battle , Losing the War , " when Alex did n’t want a patient as they were n’t severe enough to show off his ability , so get Meredith treat him . Yet , when the affected role ’s injuries exacerbate , Alex opted the steal the caseful , and then blow about it to Meredith who , uncharacteristically , shove him against a locker out of anger .
Alex Didn’t Say Goodbye In Person
Alex ’s sudden departure in time of year 16 was shocking , and wasone of the worst exit inGrey ’s Anatomy . After all he had grown through , he left his friends and fellowship behind after learning that Izzie had had his youngster . Whilst it was understandable that he would need to meet them , and see Izzie again , it did n’t require him uprooting his intact lifespan and turning his back on those he love .
Since Derek ’s last and Cristina ’s release , Alex had become Meredith ’s " person , " and he knew what that meant to her , after all the loss she had experienced . What made the position even worse , is that he did n’t even say goodbye to her in person , or else he choose to get off her a letter . It was heartbreaking for rooter to see Meredith fall back another one of her friend , especially regard how close her and Alex were , and was rightfully one of the worst things Alex did .
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