34 Things We Learned About Love From Friends

Two decades later, we still hold on to the love lessons we learned from Monica, Chandler, and the rest of the gang. It's hard to believe, but Friends debuted more than 20 years ago. Thanks to reruns, though, it feels like just yesterday that Rachel got off the plane to be with Ross. (Sigh.) Feeling nostalgic for the Central Perk regulars? We've gathered some of the most memorable Friends moments for this thoughtful, witty guide to love. Phoebe's songs, Joey's pickup lines, Chandler's one-liners — relive the '90s sitcom days with these thoughtful love lessons inspired by Friends.

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You Should Date a Guy With Good Moves
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You Should Date a Guy With Good Moves

02
Spontaneous Kisses Are the Best Kind
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Spontaneous Kisses Are the Best Kind

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Everyone Feels Desperate Sometimes
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Everyone Feels Desperate Sometimes

04
Not All Love Is Good Love
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Not All Love Is Good Love

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With Pickup Lines, It's All About the Tone
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With Pickup Lines, It's All About the Tone

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Some People Are Just Meant For Each Other
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Some People Are Just Meant For Each Other

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Love Is Always, Always Complicated
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Love Is Always, Always Complicated

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Online Dating Can Be Awkward
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Online Dating Can Be Awkward

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Weddings Were Expensive Pre-Pinterest, Too
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Weddings Were Expensive Pre-Pinterest, Too

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Breakups Are the Worst
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Breakups Are the Worst

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No, Seriously, Breakups Are the Worst
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No, Seriously, Breakups Are the Worst

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Nice Guys Will Make You Happy
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Nice Guys Will Make You Happy

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Dating a Friend's Ex Is Never Fine
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Dating a Friend's Ex Is Never Fine

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It's OK to Eat Your Feelings
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It's OK to Eat Your Feelings

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Love Makes You Do Crazy Things
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Love Makes You Do Crazy Things

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Dating Can Be a Casual Thing
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Dating Can Be a Casual Thing

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You Should Definitely Not Use Your Ex's Name at Your Wedding
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You Should Definitely Not Use Your Ex's Name at Your Wedding

20
Couples Have Their Own Language
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Couples Have Their Own Language

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It's Fine to Live by the "No Regrets" Rule
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It's Fine to Live by the "No Regrets" Rule

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Your Killer Moves Will Grab His Attention
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Your Killer Moves Will Grab His Attention

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Pessimism Gets You Nowhere
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Pessimism Gets You Nowhere

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Love Should Be Fun
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Love Should Be Fun

26
Being Vulnerable Can Be Really Scary
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Being Vulnerable Can Be Really Scary

27
You Should Tell Him How You Feel
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You Should Tell Him How You Feel

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Funny Friends Make the Best Officiants
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Funny Friends Make the Best Officiants

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Dating a Friend Can Get Complicated
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Dating a Friend Can Get Complicated

30
You Should Think Before You Speak
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You Should Think Before You Speak

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You Shouldn't Accidentally Propose to People
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You Shouldn't Accidentally Propose to People

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Guys Are Just as Sensitive
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Guys Are Just as Sensitive

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Nothing Beats the Romance of an Airport Confession
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Nothing Beats the Romance of an Airport Confession

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If You Love Him, You Should Definitely Get Off the Plane
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If You Love Him, You Should Definitely Get Off the Plane