The divorce of Chandler Bing's parents shaped his character in profound ways. It instilled in him commitment issues and a negative perception of events linked to his parents' split, such as Thanksgiving. Raised in an unstable home, Chandler developed a neurotic and defensive personality, frequently resorting to humor for defense. His trust in adult relationships was compromised, as seen in his relationship with Kathy, where his paranoia about her on-screen relationship caused a major dispute.