Who does Alex end up with in Modern Family? Character's relationships, explored

Modern Family has given the Dunphy children some memorable partners throughout its ten-season run. While Hayley was the one with most partners on the show, Alex was not far behind her sister, given she started late. Alex is known for her intelligence and wit on the show, and the Dunphy family is often at the receiving end of her sarcasm.

In the initial seasons of Modern Family, Alex was a devoted student but came to explore the world of men and started dating.

Alex's romances were short-lived and often with men who were either older or younger than her. She finally ended up with her former college professor Dr. Arvin Fennerman, at the end of Modern Family.

More on Alex's notable relationships in Modern Family in our story.

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Exploring Alex Dunphy's notable relationships in Modern Family

One common theme among Alex's partners was that they were all more emotional than her, who always favored her intellectual side.

One of her notable partners, who also seemed to be a perfect match for her, was Ben, Claire's assistant. She started dating him in season 8 of Modern Family, when Claire started working for Jay's closet company. Ben, although older than Alex, seemed like a perfect fit for her because he was also shy, awkward, and a homebody like her.

While Claire hated the idea of her daughter dating her assistant, Alex called it quits with Ben because he did not excite her enough.

While Alex had limited partners on the show, unlike Hayley, she had an enemies-to-lovers trope with Sanjay Patel, her rival for the title of the school valedictorian. Although the two had been rivals since childhood, Sanjay expressed his feelings for Alex at the end of their high school.

However, the intelligent couple knew they would not survive long-distance in college and eventually called it quits.

Bill, the firefighter, was one of Alex's most popular partners, and fans wanted her to end up with him. Attractive and emotional, Bill helped Alex to embrace her emotional side. Still, the couple ultimately ended their relationship because of a misunderstanding involving Alex accidentally sending compromising photographs to a colleague.

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Alex and Dr. Arvin Fennerman were endgame in Modern Family

Dr. Arvin Fennerman was one of Alex's professors in college who she had a major crush on. But she never acted on these feelings since he was older than her and her professor. But according to her, he was her perfect match because he matched her intellect level.

However, Alex is heartbroken when she realizes her sister has started a relationship with Arvin. The couple seemed to be happy until Arvin had to leave for Switzerland, and Hayley cheats on him with her high-school first love Dylan.

The couple eventually calls it quits, paving the way for Alex to sweep in and claim her perfect man. After Arvin is left heartbroken by Hayley, Alex comforts him, and the two bond. No longer professor and student, they spark a romance and begin dating. In the Modern Family finale, both are shown heading together for a work trip abroad.

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