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10 Things 'Friends' Taught Me In 10 Seasons

They were and are still there for us.

Ashley Sweeney

May 30, 2019

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10 Things 'Friends' Taught Me In 10 Seasons

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Ten amazing seasons of one of the best shows to ever exist. And with the many episodes, many lessons came to us.

Phoebe was never ashamed of herself

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Phoebe sang crazy songs in the coffee shop, ran crazy like a little kid, and even changed her name to Princess Consuela Banana Hammock, but she never was ashamed of who she was.

Rachel and Ross showed us when it's meant to be, it's meant to be

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Despite their many ups and downs and the time they were on a break, they really showed that when something is meant to be, it'll happen.

They show us that life really does suck sometimes

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Phoebe and Monica both lost their jobs at some point. They've dealt with money problems, relationship issues, and anything else you can think of, but they still got through it.

Sometimes things really don't go as planned

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Monica found out she was unable to conceive, but she was able to adopt. Rachel found out she was pregnant with Ross' baby, but she ended up as happy as ever. Joey almost quit acting, but became a star on Days of Our Lives. They showed us that life doesn't always work out, but it has a way of giving us what we need.

Rachel showed us hard work really does pay off

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As a spoiled daddy's girl, Rachel left a marriage she really didn't want. She became a waitress, then slowly enter her dream job, becoming an successful adult.

Joey taught us to always get what you want

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Joey was never scared to get what he wants. A girls number? More food? He's on it. I mean he even went for Rachel.

Chandler showed that laughter can be the best medicine

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Chandler was the best at making jokes no matter the situation, and if anything, he made you laugh more than any other character.

Monica showed it's okay to be focused

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Monica was very, obsessive, when it came to things. She was serious about cleaning, super competitive, and even lost a whole lot of weight, but still had a heart of gold. If anything, her dedication got her to where she was at the end of the season.

They've all taught us to have fun

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Just because they were in their 20's didn't mean they didn't enjoy their life. They had as much fun as possible and made memories to last a life time.

Great friends will always be there for you

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No matter if it's relationships, breakups, fights, or having to work in a diner wearing fake boobs and a wig, great friends will always have your back. And the most important thing from this show was the strong friendship shown.

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10 Things 'Friends' Taught Me In 10 Seasons

They were and are still there for us.

Phoebe was never ashamed of herself

Rachel and Ross showed us when it's meant to be, it's meant to be

They show us that life really does suck sometimes

Sometimes things really don't go as planned

Rachel showed us hard work really does pay off

Joey taught us to always get what you want

Chandler showed that laughter can be the best medicine

Monica showed it's okay to be focused

They've all taught us to have fun

Great friends will always be there for you

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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