<P> Patrick is briefly Josh and Tom's roommate, and a romantic interest of Josh's . After slightly unsatisfactory romantic developments in a car, Josh expects more from their relationship, only for Patrick to tell Josh he does not want to have sex with him . Patrick's rejection of him causes Josh's body insecurities to heighten for a few episodes, claiming that Patrick' finds him repulsive' . Eventually, Josh asks Patrick to move out . </P> <P> Arnold is Josh's former boyfriend . They met at a party at Josh's house through friends . Arnold is coincidentally staying at the same hospital as Rose . Arnold and Josh's relationship is turbulent, and constantly caused Arnold's anxiety to flare up . Arnold comes out to his family as a result of his relationship with Josh, and Josh learns how to help manage Arnold's anxiety . At Arnold's request, they define themselves as an "open relationship," which causes two major rifts in their relationship--most notably in regards to a failed threesome they attempt at the beginning of season four . Josh breaks up with Arnold following Josh's admission that he no longer connects with the person Arnold has evolved into . Afterwards, Arnold begins a relationship with Kyle, the third man in their "threesome", who only had eyes for Arnold . </P> <P> Initially a recurring character throughout the third season, Ella was Tom's long - term girlfriend . They met one night while Josh, Tom and Arnold were partying under the influence of MDMA . She is upbeat, enthusiastic, and empathetic . Ella breaks up with Tom at the end of the fourth season, just after they began to move into their new apartment . </P> <P> Peg is the aunt of Rose and the grand - aunt of Josh . She is an avid churchgoer, and attempts to coerce Josh (an atheist) into coming with her to church when she sees him kissing Geoffrey outside a party . At the service, however, she is overcome with anger that the preacher is discussing homosexuality in such negative terms, and promptly leaves . Peg dies in the first season, and her wake is held on Josh's birthday . </P>

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