Chandler Muriel Bing: he's hilarious, he's smart and he's kind.
However, Chandler isn't often called the "sexy" Friend. Joey is typically known as the "hot" one, and while Joey is certainly very attractive, Chandler deserves some more credit. His love for Monica, his dedication to his friends and his quick wit make us fall in love throughout all 10 seasons of "Friends." Here are 10 times that Chandler Bing made you swoon.
1. The first time he admits he truly loves Monica.
This is absolutely one of the best "Friends" episodes of all time. Everyone (except for Ross) knows about Chandler and Monica's secret relationship, but no one wants to admit they know about them. Rather than being upfront about the truth, Chandler and Phoebe have a sexual showdown, and Chandler admits he can't be with Phoebe because he's in love with Monica. It really pulls at your heartstrings.
2. When he buys the "Velveteen Rabbit" for Kathy, but lets Joey give it to her instead.
This is during the pre-Monica days. Joey and Kathy are dating, but Chandler is unwillingly in love with Kathy. He buys Kathy a special edition of her favorite book, the "Velveteen Rabbit." After realizing Joey failed to buy Kathy an appropriate present, he lets Joey give the book to Kathy instead. He went through immense trouble to obtain this special edition book, but values his friendship with Joey even more. Ultimately, as all "Friends" lovers know, Kathy cheats on Joey with Chandler. Even through his mistakes, however, Chandler's intentions are nearly always pure, and you love that about him.
3. When he tries to convince Rachel and Phoebe that Monica isn't high maintenance.
Monica asks Chandler to help her convince Rachel and Phoebe that she isn't high maintenance. After attempting to do so, Chandler breaks down and explains why he loves her exactly the way she is -- high maintenance and all. It's one of your favorite Chandler moments.
4. When he makes Monica feel better about her terrible massage-giving skills.
It's no secret that Monica wants to be the best at everything. When she's feeling down about giving terrible massages, Chandler somehow turns this into her still being "the best." Sure, she gives the "best bad-massage," but it makes her feel better. Let's also not forget that prior to this, Chandler silently suffered through Monica's massages to keep her happy. He would do anything for her.
5. "But my wife - she's already there. She's a mother, without a baby."
THIS. Everything about this moment makes you swoon (or cry, if you're like me). Chandler and Monica discover they're not able to have children, so they decide to adopt. When the meeting with Erica (who is looking for the perfect future parents for her children) goes awry, Chandler delivers a heartwarming speech about how incredible Monica is as a person. In this moment, it is blatantly obvious how much he loves Monica, and how much he wants her to become a mother. Spoiler alert: Erica decides to let Monica and Chandler adopt her twin babies.
6. When he proposes.
*Nearly cries typing this.* Seriously, how does Chandler not get more credit? He's the perfect boyfriend and husband. Now, granted, he almost completely screws up his proposal to Monica, but it all works out in the end. When he gives the above speech, you dream of the day you hear those words from your real-life Chandler Bing.
7. When he teaches Emma how old she is.
Men who are good with children are automatically more attractive; therefore, when Chandler teaches Emma how to say she's "one" at her first birthday party, your heart melts.
8. When he tells Monica he's glad they made it past the honeymoon phase.
Monica is upset because Phoebe and Gary are "hotter than they are." She's worried because she and Chandler aren't in the "honeymoon phase" anymore. Chandler explains that it's incredible they made it past the honeymoon phase and are still madly in love with each other. He's more excited to see what the future holds. You wish Chandler Bing was in your future.
9. When he beats Mike at ping-pong.
When Monica injures her hand during her high-stakes ping-pong game against Mike, Chandler steps in so she doesn't have to forfeit. He then proceeds to show exceptional ping-pong skills, which allow him to beat Mike. This makes you swoon for two reasons: he helps Monica defeat Mike even though he doesn't understand why she needs to win so badly, and he shows a hidden athletic side.
10. When he holds his children for the first time.
When Chandler first learns he's going to become the father of twins, he initially panics. Then, when the babies arrive, he is ecstatic to be a dad. He loves his children with everything inside him. This makes your heart soar.
Chandler makes you swoon throughout 10 seasons of "Friends." He is all you've ever wanted in a man. He does anything and everything to make his loved ones happy. He's a great friend, compassionate boyfriend, devoted husband and loving father.
While Chandler Bing initially appears to be the "funny guy," he's so much more than that.
