Despite celebrating two decades, the great comedy show F.R.I.E.N.D.S. continues to make me laugh through all the ups and downs of my life. The realistic characters and their lives connect so well with the audience that even many generations after, people are still celebrating the greatness of this show. More than entertainment, though, F.R.I.E.N.D.S. has always been an eminent reminder to me of how life really should be lived--through it's biggest reminders.
1. Being grown up doesn't mean that you have to act like an adult all the time; unleash your inner child every once in a while.
Letting loose, forgetting your worries and simply reenacting your childhood is probably one of the most effect stress busters. At times, being a child is all we really need in order to make decisions and sort things out.
2. Your siblings, no matter how lame and weird, always have your back.
No matter how annoying your little sibling may be, they will always have your back--whether it's in a dance-off or helping you tread through life.
3. You don’t always need a ‘plan’ to succeed and sometimes, not actually having one helps you get the struggle you need
When Rachel left Barry at the altar and came to Monica's, she had no plans and no knowledge of the real world. She got through. With support and a little determination, she struggled and eventually started working her dream job.
4. You shouldn’t worry about the world around you; be yourself and own it
You don't owe an explanation to anyone as to why you are the way you are. Stand up with your head like Phoebe, and own your passions and personality--after all, it's the best part of you.
5. Getting older is so, incredibly scary.
When we were younger, we looked terribly forward to our birthdays. Presents and parties--it was all we looked forward to. Everything changes when we are one year closer to our thirties; we want to stay young and free of responsibilities and more bills.
6. Sharing is caring, but that neverrrrr applies to food
Self-explanatory, no?
7. True love always wins in the end. There’s a lobster made for you, my friend. You just have to find yours![]()
According to Phoebe, once lobsters mate they are soulmates for life. Whether it's Chandler and Monica or Rachel and Ross, true love will always find its way to you even if it doesn't work out the first time.
