“There are all kinds of love in this world, but never the same love twice.”

-F. Scott Fitzgerald

Every couple is unique. We are all unique people and when we come together in unity with another unique person, we become a unique team. Many couples in today’s competitive world feel the need to show other couples how they’re happier, stronger, and overall better. But love is not a competition, because every couple is different. This Valentine's Day and every other day, appreciate your partner like Schmidt and Jenko do, by following these tips.

Don’t compare yourselves to anyone else.

You should not compare your relationship to anyone else’s, because comparison is the thief of all joy. There are things your partner will do to show you that they care that will be very much meaningful for you, and there will be things your best friend’s partner will do for them to show they care which will be meaningful to them. Neither of these gestures are better or worse than the other and both of these partners are trying to show their compassion in their own unique way. I'm sure Turk shows Carla he loves her just as much as he loves JD. Even if they have the bromantic bond of being a surgeon and a doc, above it all.

Don’t worry about how many “likes” you’re getting.

There’s no need to prove to others how great you’re doing in your relationship, because the only people it truly matters to is you and the person you’re with. Social media sites and popularity contests can be a game to see who gets the most “likes,” but it doesn't matter whose new profile picture got more attention. What matters is the memory that goes with the picture and the reason why you posted it: to show everyone you care about what is important to you. Kind of like when Monica and Chandler tried to take engagement pictures to share with everyone, and Chandler tried to look "sexy."

Do what makes you happy.

Your happiness and well being is ultimately what’s most important, and you can be perfectly happy with your significant other by advancing slower in different areas of your relationship than other couples around you. Your partner will work with you and in the end you will realize that it was better to take it easy rather than to dive into something you weren't ready for. Like telling her you love her on the first date... great move, Ted.

Use your own style.

There’s a person out there who is right for you and is going to fit into your life without you needing to force it. They’re going to be the person you want to tell good news to first, and the person who you want to comfort you when something is upsetting you. Always be yourself and go with what you feel is right. Don’t stay with someone who makes you unhappy just because you do not want to be alone, or because you’re afraid of what life would be like without them. I mean, now Cory and Topanga have their own spin-off show with a kid, so it seems like in the end things worked out pretty well for them.