Barney Stinson had many "Golden Rules" that pertain to various situations that him and the gang seem to find themselves in. But Barney isn't the only one gives out advice. Here are 9 life lessons we learned from Ted, Robin, Lily, Marshall and the #1 bro-migo himself, Barney.
1. Nothing good happens after 2am.
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Things you would say "no" to you say "yes" and odds are you will end up doing something stupid you will regret. You could end up with a butterfly tramp stamp or cheating on your long distance girlfriend with, "the chick from Metro News 1." To avoid the humiliation and mess, you'll have to clean up later that day. Listen to Ted and go to bed.
2. Get out of the house, go for a walk, and get a bagel.
Nothing good ever happens from sitting around feeling sorry for yourself. You can have your moment to be upset but there comes a point where you do have to get over it. And every choice you make effects how you just to a certain point in your life. There's a reason you chose to do things in a certain way. You have to get out there and live your life again, because you never know what is out there waiting for you with a yellow umbrella.
3. Always have a bro.
You always need someone - a bro - by your side. They are your wingman, laser tag partner, and best friend. They end up knowing you better then you know yourself and create memories (some you wish you could forget) that will last a whole lifetime because without them your life would be boring. There is no one like your bro that you could count on. They are there to be involved in your crazy plans, and even just to sit at your regular booth in your regular bar with your regular drink.
4. The Porch Test
The porch test is whether or not you see the person you are with fitting in with the your gang once you are old sitting on the porch all playing bridge. Your friends are the ones you spend the majority of your life with and the ones you plan on being in your life forever. If you don't see your significant other fitting in other the years and being there on the porch then after a while what's the point?
5. Don't hold yourself back.
The "Pit Person Theory" is when you obsess over someone for so long that has either done you wrong or bugs you so much that you would put them in a pit in your basement like Silence of the Lambs. You could go your whole life worrying about this person and constantly thinking they are holding you back. But the truth is you are the only one in that pit, you are the one holding yourself back. So let yourself out and live your life without worrying about other people and focus on being the best you.
6. Steal the Blue French Horn.
Who doesn't want someone to steal them a blue french horn - or a whole orchestra if they wanted it? You want people in your life who will except you for you and all the crazy that comes with it. Whether it's big romantic gestures or a play book, you should always be honest and never have to hid a part of yourself for someone else. Be bold, be fun, be you and regret nothing.
7. Hold Interventions.
When is the proper time to hold interventions from your friends? When they correct everything you say - yes. When they talk in an awful British accent - yes. When they wear a oversized striped hat all the time - yes. When you think they are rushing into marriage with someone they barely know - even then yes. By holding interventions it allows they people you care about most in your life intervene in your life and poor choices you have been making. Sometimes they are harder things to hear unlike getting a horrific spray tan or come up with catchphrases for everything. But it's some from a place of support from the people who only want the best for you.
8. Suit Up!
You have to look your best to be your best and to feel your best. Barney never went anywhere without a suit (unless a play called for other wise). He never ran the risk of looking his worse to lose a girl. No matter how hot, how sick, how tight he always pulled himself together in a suit. He dressed for the job he wanted at all times, even though we never really knew exactly what he job was. And was successful in anything he did because he always chose a suit.
9. Never give up.
Life is hard no one will deny that. But just because it seems as if the universe is against you that doesn't mean you should just lay down and give up. In relationships Marshall and Lily were everyones constant voice of reason. They had been through it all themselves and always came out on top and it was due to them always working to make things better and never just walked away because things were hard. Everyone strives to have love like Marshall and Lily. The rest of the gang was continuously there for each other and supported one another in their best of times and in their worse of times. No matter what happened or how far apart they seemed to have drifted away from each other over the years they were still always there because -
