Six twenty-somethings that share an inseparable bond and always have each other's backs. Quirky, different, and nowhere near perfect, but they possess admirable qualities that have something to teach us.
Chandler
To be funny and awkward.
Chandler uses his dry sense of humor as a way to cope with life's harsh realities. He reminds us to never take life too seriously. Although he seems immature, he is very responsible and hardworking. His charming sense of humor even managed to win over Monica and despite his commitment issues he becomes a devoted husband and father.
Monica
To be the over-achiever.
Always seeking approval from her friends because she never got any from her parents growing up. She works (sometimes too hard) at everything she does. Very competitive and extremely driven. She is the responsible friend that everyone can rely on. Her passion for cooking led her to absolutely love her career as a chef. She ultimately teaches us that working hard pays off and if you do what you love you will be happy and successful.
Joey
To embrace your inner child.
Joey has a pretty-boy charm that he uses to his advantage. Even though his acting career is unpredictable and he is always trying out for ridiculous roles, he always keeps a positive happy attitude. He seems to go through life with no real knowledge or understanding of the real world, like a child would. Although oblivious, he is always happy. He teaches us to never lose our child-like sense of wonder and sometimes ignorance truly is bliss.
Phoebe
To be unapologetically weird.
Phoebe has one of the most questionable pasts, but despite her rough upbringing she is the most lighthearted and genuine friend. She is very flighty and spiritual and has no desire for material things, as long as she has her guitar and friends. She doesn't let her past define her, she walks to the beat of her own drum and she is loved for being different. She ultimately teaches us to be ourselves and our true friends will love us anyway.
Ross
To make mistakes and learn from them.
Ross has made plenty of mistakes from his three divorces, and the infamous "we were on a break”, he clearly has a repetitive cycle of making poor decisions, or just simply screwing things up. Despite all of this, he always knows how to move on instead of falling apart. He teaches us that mistakes are simply a part of life and are bound to happen. There's nothing to do but learn from it and move on with a positive attitude.
Rachel
To be independent.
Rachel ran away on her wedding day, narrowly escaping a horrible marriage and was cut off from her father. She had never truly been on her own and rather than taking the easy way by going back to her cozy life, she chooses the hard way and starts from scratch. With the help of her friends, she moves to the city, cuts up her cards, and gets a job. Even though she was a terrible barista with no real skill, she persists until she lands her dream career. In taking this path, she discovers her real friends and her real self.
