Golden Girls: 10 Couples That Would Have Made A Lot Of Sense (But Never Got Together)

There were many couples that would have made sense in The Golden Girls, but quite a few of them never actually ended up being together.
There are few series that have quite the staying power of The Golden Girls. It continues to enchant audiences even thirty years after it left the air, and a significant part of its appeal stems from the power of its four lead actresses and the characters they portray. Although obviously the bonds among the four women are the most important and the ones that endure the longest over the course of the series, there are also a number of romances that occupy substantial screen time.
Several of the couples made a lot of sense, even though they never actually got together. These are the ones that could have made for a great romantic sub-plot, or even a whole new direction for the show.
Blanche And Jamie
Blanche is arguably one of the funniest characters to have ever appeared in a sitcom, in large parts because she owns her sexuality in a way that few other characters manage to do. She has many romances and encounters with men, but one of the most meaningful was with her brother-in-law Jamie, the brother of her late husband. While there was clearly a strong bond, and while Blanche thought she was in love with him, they ultimately did not materialize as a full couple because Jamie felt Blanche was still in love with his brother.
Dorothy And Jake
Dorothy is capable of delivering many withering insults, but that doesn’t mean that she isn’t also deeply sensitive. She may not have quite the lively romantic life as Blanche, but she does have her own romantic interests. In particular, she feels drawn to the caterer Jake, and while Blanche is the one who eventually starts dating him, it’s clear that Dorothy would have made a better match relationship, especially since Blanche ultimately ruins their because of her class snobbery. Dorothy, on the other hand, would have been able and willing to accept Jake as he was rather than looking down on him.
Dorothy And John Neretti
Dorothy had many significant relationships during the course of the series, and one of these was with John Neretti, who was the man who stood her up during her senior prom. They have a meaningful date when he comes to Miami, in which he reveals that Sophia changed his life by taking him to task for not dressing appropriately for the prom.

It’s clear there’s a lot of chemistry between the two of them but, as is so often the case with the series, they never see one another again.
Dorothy And Harry Weston
Harry Weston is, of course, the central character of Empty Nest, one of the most beloved sitcoms of the 1990s. As the girls’ next door neighbor, he makes frequent appearances, and it’s clear that they all carry a flame for him. Of all of them, however, Dorothy would make the most sense with him. As they demonstrate when they talk about Dorothy’s chronic fatigue syndrome, they have a healthy respect for one another, so they certainly would have made a very strong couple, making it a shame that they never got together.
Blanche And Jake
As a rule, Blanche is a very selfish person, and arguably one of the worst things she ever did was to allow her innate snobbery to ruin her relationship with the handsome caterer Jake. However, despite this, it can’t be denied that the two of them shared an extraordinary bond, and theirs was a relationship that made a lot of sense before she ruined it.
If Blanche had allowed herself to simply enjoy his company, it’s easy to see how they could have ended up being very happy with one another.
Sophia And Tony
More than any of the other characters, Sophia is capable of delivering great one-liners. However, beneath her prickly exterior, she also yearns for love just as much as the other three. One of her most notable dalliances is with the dashing Tony, but things take a bit of a turn when he doesn’t say he loves her even after she said it to him. While they eventually make up, they ultimately part ways. This is truly a shame, as it’s clear that they each found something meaningful in the other and that, had they gotten together, they would have been excellent companions.
Rose And Arnie
There’s a good reason that Rose Nylund is considered one of Betty White’s most iconic and likable roles. She has an inner goodness and joy that never fails to cast a spell. One of the first men that she dates after the death of her husband is a man named Arnie and, as is so often the case, it’s clear that they have a special bond. Unfortunately, after they go on a cruise together, they seem to never see one another again (though the actor will come back to play Rose’s later beau, Miles). Given that they were both widowed it would have been nice to see them together.

Clayton And Coco
Blanche’s brother Clayton is one of the best LGBTQ+ characters in television, and his two appearances on the series were memorable for highlighting how difficult coming out later in life can be. It’s easy to see how he would have made sense as a boyfriend for Coco, the gay cook who only appeared in the pilot of the series. Although they are very different in terms of personality–with Coco being the more flamboyant one–it’s easy to see how they could easily have come to be an iconic gay couple.
Rose And Jean
Clayton wasn’t the only LGBTQ+ character to appear on the series, nor was he the first. That honor belongs to Jean, Dorothy’s friend from college who developed feelings for Rose. Even though Rose doesn’t reciprocate, she is still happy to stay friends with Jean. However, as platonic as their relationship remains, it’s very easy to see how the two of them would have made a great couple, especially given that they were both farm girls living in the city.
Angelo And Alma
Sophia’s brother Angelo is arguably one of the best supporting characters to have appeared on the series, and it’s clear he shares an extraordinary bond with his sister. What’s more, it’s easy to see how he would have made a good match for Rose’s mother, Alma. Both of them were people unwilling to let age dictate what they could or should do with their lives and, given their mutual propensity for adventure, they would have definitely made a power couple.