Hopefully I'm not the only one who becomes way too personally and emotionally invested in T.V. relationships (I mean hey, it's hard not to). Whether it's Lilly and Marshall, Jim and Pam, or Ross and Rachel, we love them all and we've learned different things from each of these legendary couples.
1. Marry your best friend.
Lilly and Marshall’s relationship taught us that someone who appreciates your sarcasm, handles your sass and makes pancakes in the morning is someone worth keeping.
2. Know your own value.
Although Derek was as handsome as they come, Meredith knew what she was capable of accomplishing without him. This 11-season romance taught us to know who we are as individuals and that what we bring to the relationship is important and unique.
3. Always determine the relationship.
So you don’t end up with seven years of debating over the definition of a “break” like Ross and Rachel.
4. Be with someone who's sun rises and sets with you.
It was obvious from day one that Jim would have done anything for Pam. These two taught us to wait for that someone who thinks that we are everything.
5. Sometimes it takes a while to figure everything out.
Chuck and Blair had a rocky start and their relationship was all over the place most of the time. But, this power couple showed how effort and perseverance can make a relationship successful.
6. Every once in a while, it's OK to go for the bad boy.
In Rory and Jess' case, the bad boy didn't turn out to be so bad. But the bigger lesson in this relationship is to have faith in people--not everyone is the sum of what you see.
