21 Useful Things I Learned From F.R.I.E.N.D.S

The TV series that I grew up with has shaped my humor. And it is still giving me comfort in hard times.

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Whenever I feel low, I revisit Friends. I’ve seen it all, over and over, yet I still find it fresh and refreshing. Maybe it’s the certainty of having a laugh. And depression needs certainties as crutches. Or maybe it’s about going back to much simpler times. Either way, it does its job well.

But this right here isn’t about laughter. It’s about precious takeaways that I’ve assimilated after all these reruns. It even has seeds of personal growth, if you will.

Monica Geller-Bing

• Other people have overly controlling mothers too. And they manage to deal with that.
• Competitive and a perfectionist? Heading straight to burn-out unless you chill down.
• Losing weight is easier if you have a strong motivation.
• Demanding parents might turn you into a people-pleaser. And that’s so energy-draining…
• Having an “embarrassing” job is better than no job at all.

Rachel Green

• Giving up privilege and starting all over from scratch can be very rewarding.