It was just awkward. They'd been shown as 프렌즈 for years at that point. Also, the actors found it awkward too - they've admitted it - and this showed in the performances.
I don't hate Joey and Rachel's relationship I just think that Ross and Rachel had a bigger connection. It's weird to see Rachel and Joey dating because they were best friends.
After like eight seasons of being just 프렌즈 they suddenly are in 사랑 and it´s very awkward , it worked with Chandler and Monica but Joey and Rachel seemed 더 많이 like "lets pair them and see what happens"
I kinda thought they would be hot together too. Plus it was really sweet to see Joey finally in Love!! But I think because she and Ross had the baby and everything that why people really wanted her and Ross back together. He was kinda a jerk he loved her for ever then gave up way too easy! And FYI jealous guys alway wind up cheating themselves!!