WHAT F.R.I.E.N.D.S TAUGHT US?

The sitcom started in 1994 and ran for 10 years till 2004. In this decade, Friends became one of the most popular shows ever and still continues to be one. It is not just a show; it is a part of life for everyone who has watched it over and over again. Friends not only made us laugh, but gave us some valuable life lessons-

1. It taught us to stand on our feet and start working to support oneself.
How Rachel learns to not be dependent on her dad’s money and starts working as a waitress to support herself shows us as to how we should take the leap.

2. It made us do the things that we have been afraid to do, for very long. From asking out the girl you’ve had a crush on to falling in love.
It took Ross 9 years to ask out Rachel. Chandler, who was afraid of commitments, ended up marrying Monica and having a beautiful marriage. This surely motivates us to do things we have been dreading since so long.

3. It taught us to follow our dreams, no matter the rejections you face or the failures you have.
The way Joey gets through all the rejections and failures he faces to finally emerge as a successful actor shows that nothing is impossible.

4. Quit your job if you are not happy with what you have to do. The money it pays, doesn’t really matter.
Years after doing the job Chandler never liked, he quits it to do something he likes.

5. It taught us to stand up to things we strongly believe in.
Phoebe stood for righteousness, no matter what. From informing the bank about the wrong money transfer to finding a selfless deed.

6. It taught us to love and laugh even when the times are bad.
No matter how bad the situation was, the gang always stuck together and laughed down all their gloominess.

7. They taught us the meaning of helping someone in need and how friends are supposed to stick around through thick and thin.

The love between Chandler and Joey showed us true friendship.

8. They taught us that some people are worth all the pain and to never give up on the people you love.
The happy ending, which showed that Ross and Rachel finally ending up together.

10. It taught us to accept people the way they are.
People have flaws, but they are perfect just the way they are. Friends taught us this and we can never thank them enough.

11. They taught us how to be mature and deal with real life problems. Be it a break up, getting rejected, being fired or getting divorced.
We all grew and matured as we saw all the characters going through a transformation over the years and accepting things in a stride.

But, above all, they taught us that some bonds are meant forever and will never die. 