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The 36 Life Lessons 'Friends' Taught Us

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The 36 Life Lessons 'Friends' Taught Us

I know if I were to count all the hours I've spent in my life watching the TV show "Friends," that number would be extraordinarily high. But, to be honest, I would not regret a single minute I've dedicated to watching and re-watching this TV series. It is my absolute favorite TV show, and if you have not yet watched the entire series, I would seriously question your priorities in life. "Friends," through the days spent at a coffee shop to the countless hilarious adventures, imparted on society so many valuable lessons about how to live life to the fullest and how to love yourself and your friends deeply. I could without a doubt say that the hours spent watching Chandler, Monica, Joey, Phoebe, Ross and Rachel have taught me some incredibly valuable life lessons.

1. First of all, always be yourself.....



2. Coffee will improve your life immensely.

(Whether simply due to it's fabulous caffeine benefits, or the memories you could make in a coffee shop, that's up to you).


3. It's okay to not always have your life together.


4. Being adult means solving your problems in the most innovative ways possible.

5. Be charitable and help the kids.


6. Take risks.

7. "We were on a break" is not an excuse for cheating. (Unless you're rather audacious, I wouldn't test this.)

8. Everyone has their own lobster.

9. When in doubt, head to Yemen.

10. "How you doin'" is sometimes all you need.


11. Please, for the love of God, say the right name at the alter.

12. "I'm fine" Never truly means fine.


13. Don't lie on your resume.

14. You're never too old to dress up for Halloween.

15. Seriously, it's okay to spend every day at a coffee house.

16. Probably don't bet your apartment away.

17. You can eat anything if it's organic.


18. The commitment tunnel really isn't that bad.

19. It's okay to cry sometimes.


20. Leather pants are not a good idea.

21. You're never too old to build a fort.


22. Take advantage of free food (even if it's on the floor)

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23. Don't start a project without finishing another.

24. Your furniture should always point towards the TV.

25. Bubble wrap never gets old.


26. Turkys are not good substitutes for hats.



27. Do not let strangers lock you in your entertainment center, even if they doubt your ability to fit inside.

28. When you're at a silent auction, the point is not to guess the price of each item.

29. Sometimes revenge is the only option.


30. Sunday is the day of rest.


31. All secrets eventually are revealed.

32. There's always room for pizza.


33. Always say exactly what's on your mind.

34. You deserve to be treated respectfully.


35. Life doesn't always work out the way you thought it would, but sometimes it turns out even better.

36. Your friends will always have your back, and they'll always be there for you.

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