The popular television show, "Friends," debuted in 1994 and ended in 2004 shared the life of six iconic friends. These six friends went through all the ups and downs that 20-somethings to 30-somethings can possibly go through. Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Monica, Joey, and Phoebe taught everyone what it means to be a true friend in times of trouble and times of happiness.
1. It’s okay to leave home.
In the first episode, The One Where Monica Gets A Roommate, Rachel runs from her wedding with Barry and decides that she is going to stop depending on her parents and move to the City to start a new life.
2. Your first job is not going to be your dream job.
Throughout the show Joey had to go through many before landing his dream job on Days of Our Lives. Even though he struggled with the job at first, he worked harder to get to where he wanted to be.
3. Do not be afraid to tell the person you love that you love them.
In season one, Ross went through a lot of heartbreak watching Rachel date because he was too scared to tell her that he loves her.
4. You are going to have at least one crazy roommate in your life and it’s okay to ask them to leave.
When Joey moved out, Chandler got the crazy intense roommate, Eddie. And although Chandler tried to make it work, he had to ask Eddie to leave which proved to be a challenge as well, but made it work.
5. You should always support your friends.
When Monica gets a bad review at her restaurant, Ross goes out and tries to grab all the newspapers in the neighborhood so she won’t see it.
6. Your significant other can be your best friend.
Chandler and Monica were best friends for years before they got together and because of it there relationship was always strong.
7. You will find that siblings can be become your best friends.
Ross and Monica are brother and sister and love each other for that reason; throughout the show the bond that they share is not just the forced love of siblings but the love of friendship.
8. Do not let what others think dictate your life.
Phoebe’s songs can be really out there and many people don’t like them, but she does not let what others think change the way she does things because then it would not be hers.
9. You should always stand up for yourself.
In The One with Barry and Mindy’s Wedding, Rachel finally stands up to people that have been making fun of her all night for running out on her wedding with Barry.
10. When least expecting it, you can find the love of your life.
All because Joey found a random guy named Mike in the coffee house to be Phoebe’s blind date, she ended up finding the man she would marry.
11. Just because you love someone doesn’t mean you should be with them.
Monica and Richard were so in love, but because they wanted different things in their lives they broke up.
12. Lastly, you will learn that friends can become your family.
