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10 Things 'Friends' Taught Me In 10 Seasons

They were and are still there for us.

Ashley Sweeney

May 30, 2019

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Phoebe was never ashamed of herself

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Phoebe sang crazy songs in the coffee shop, ran crazy like a little kid, and even changed her name to Princess Consuela Banana Hammock, but she never was ashamed of who she was.

Rachel and Ross showed us when it's meant to be, it's meant to be

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Despite their many ups and downs and the time they were on a break, they really showed that when something is meant to be, it'll happen.

They show us that life really does suck sometimes

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Phoebe and Monica both lost their jobs at some point. They've dealt with money problems, relationship issues, and anything else you can think of, but they still got through it.

Sometimes things really don't go as planned

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Monica found out she was unable to conceive, but she was able to adopt. Rachel found out she was pregnant with Ross' baby, but she ended up as happy as ever. Joey almost quit acting, but became a star on Days of Our Lives. They showed us that life doesn't always work out, but it has a way of giving us what we need.

Rachel showed us hard work really does pay off

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As a spoiled daddy's girl, Rachel left a marriage she really didn't want. She became a waitress, then slowly enter her dream job, becoming an successful adult.

Joey taught us to always get what you want

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Joey was never scared to get what he wants. A girls number? More food? He's on it. I mean he even went for Rachel.

Chandler showed that laughter can be the best medicine

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Chandler was the best at making jokes no matter the situation, and if anything, he made you laugh more than any other character.

Monica showed it's okay to be focused

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Monica was very, obsessive, when it came to things. She was serious about cleaning, super competitive, and even lost a whole lot of weight, but still had a heart of gold. If anything, her dedication got her to where she was at the end of the season.

They've all taught us to have fun

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Just because they were in their 20's didn't mean they didn't enjoy their life. They had as much fun as possible and made memories to last a life time.

Great friends will always be there for you

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No matter if it's relationships, breakups, fights, or having to work in a diner wearing fake boobs and a wig, great friends will always have your back. And the most important thing from this show was the strong friendship shown.

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10 Things 'Friends' Taught Me In 10 Seasons

They were and are still there for us.

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Phoebe was never ashamed of herself

Rachel and Ross showed us when it's meant to be, it's meant to be

They show us that life really does suck sometimes

Sometimes things really don't go as planned

Rachel showed us hard work really does pay off

Joey taught us to always get what you want

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Run Around Clanging Pots and Pans in Everyone's Face

Eat the Last Few Pigs in a Blanket

Pop Twelve White Grapes

Burn Something

Smash Things Against a Wall

Spontaneously Begin an Irish Jig

Call Your Mother

Throw a Coffee Table Out a Window

Sing "Auld Lang Syne" at the Top of Your Lungs

Do Some Squats

Swan Dive into a Nearly Freezing Body of Water

Take a Shot

Time to be merry and bright.

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"A Holly Jolly Christmas" by Burl Ives

"Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Kelly Clarkson

"All I Want for Christmas Is You" by Mariah Carey

"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home" by Michael Buble

"Last Christmas" by Taylor Swift

"The Christmas Song" by Josh Groban

"White Christmas" by Idina Menzel

"O Holy Night" by David Archuleta

"Believe" by Josh Groban

"Les cloches du hameau" by Celine Dion

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2. I will look decent for class.

3. I will go to the gym more.

4. I will go to the library and study more.

5. I will meet new people.

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1. Walk in motivated and ready to rock

2. Disappointed you let it get this bad

3. Distracted: When a 10-Minute Break Becomes an Hour

4. When the Yearning for Sleep Sneaks Up

5. In the words of Lorelai Gilmore "Coffee, Coffee, Coffee"

Oh, so done.

You need sleep, but also have 13 things due in the span of 4 days.

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7. And really hungry.

8. Suddenly, it's 2 a.m. and you have only written three sentences and your paper is due in the morning.

9. You've made it to Friday... somehow.

10. Then Sunday hits and you find yourself back at the Lib.

11. So you cry some more.

12. But, you fight through the tears to get everything done because you're determined.

13. In the end, you feel on top of the world because you made it through the last week of class alive.

14. But, now it's finals week so good luck.

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