Five Things F.R.I.E.N.D.S Taught Me About Friends
F.R.I.E.N.D.S is, without a doubt, one of the best sitcoms out there. No one can deny that. It has been 26 years since it first aired, and even today, people binge-watch. For some, the day is just not complete unless they watch at least one episode of friends. It is definitely entertaining, don’t get me wrong. But there are also so many lessons that this show taught me.
Whether it was learning to stand up for myself (like Rachel did when she ran away from her wedding) or it was about doing what it takes to get the job I wanted (I am, of course, talking about the episode where Monica had to wear fake boobs); there was definitely lots to learn. But it’s not just personal growth this timeless series focuses on. There are plenty of things I learned about friends and friendship in general.
The show is just overflowing with nuggets of wisdom, and it’s up to us to take lessons from it. Here’s what the show taught me about friends.
1. Friends Can be My Lifeline
This has been shown repeatedly in this show. When Rachel walked out of her wedding, she had nowhere to go. Monica was the one who took her in. The five of them taught Rachel how to navigate life…
