The popular sitcom "Friends" touched many fans, and while it's been a long time since Monica, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe, Ross, and Rachel were together on TV, their episodes are still relevant.

Being born in the nineties, I was too young to remember "Friends." It actually wasn't until sophomore year of high school that I really got into the show. After having a hard time that year, I turned to the popular show to pass the time, and it literally changed my life. I grew attached to the characters. I cried when they did, I was happy when they were happy, and I felt like I knew them. I learned a lot from that show, but here are the top five things "Friends" has taught me.

1. Some of your best friends can be new friends.

Friends come and go. It's true. You might be lucky enough and have a friend for life, but in most cases that's just not how the world works. Look at Chandler and Joey; they didn't know each other until their late twenties. Phoebe was new to the group as well. You never know who you're going to meet in life.

2. There will be failures, but you'll get through it.

From not getting acting jobs, being fired from work, or even spending money on a hairless cat, there will be times you fail. Sometimes it just wasn't meant to be because something better would be coming along. For instance, Joey failed at many, many auditions and ended up having a starring role in "Days of Our Lives." It'll all work out.

3. Live in the moment.

This show wasn't about the major life milestones of six friends. It was about all the little moments in between. That was what made the show so great: just six friends hanging out and talking. I've learned to enjoy those small moments with friends because at the end of the day that's what I truly cherish.

4. Sometimes your lobster is right under your nose.

Chandler and Monica were friends for a long time before they started dating. Ross and Rachel were friends, dated, friends again, and you know how the story goes. Don't be so quick to friend zone because you never know if that person is going to end up being your lobster.

5. Friends can be family.

They won't always be your friends from high school or younger. It could be a sibling, a college roommate, a friend from your past, or new friends you meet along the way. When they care about you, they'll stick around. And if they don't stick around, it just wasn't meant to be. Quality is better than quantity, and I'd rather have a few amazing friends than a bunch of OK ones. "Friends" has taught me that friends can become family. They'll be the ones who want to share their triumphs and their sadness with you. When you have great friends, you're truly lucky. And if you don't, Chandler, Monica, Joey, Rachel, Phoebe, and Ross will always be there for you.