19 Lessons Ross and Rachel Taught Us About Love

When we think of TV's best (and funniest) couples, there's no argument that Ross and Rachel make the list (or even top it). They're not your Disney fairy-tale lovers, but their happy ending comes pretty darn close. We've cheered for them during their highs and cried with them during their lows, but we never gave up on the dynamic duo. They mimic a real-life relationship (cue the breakups-and-makeup-sex cycle) that most of us can relate to, which is why, even a decades after Friends ended (and two since it began), the lessons we learned about love are still fresh. We have to thank Ross and Rachel for all they've taught us and remember that finding our own lobsters takes work.

01
Couples Should Always Be Honest With Each Other
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Couples Should Always Be Honest With Each Other

02
There's an Even Better Term For Soul Mate
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There's an Even Better Term For Soul Mate

03
Those Who Dance Together, Stay Together
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Those Who Dance Together, Stay Together

04
Being Drunk Is Fun, But Being a Drunk Couple Is Better
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Being Drunk Is Fun, But Being a Drunk Couple Is Better

05
Wild Sex Is Great Sex
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Wild Sex Is Great Sex

06
Breaks Are Confusing
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Breaks Are Confusing

08
Couples Do Dumb Things to Prove a Point
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Couples Do Dumb Things to Prove a Point

09
Love Is Unexpected
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Love Is Unexpected

10
Truth Is Essential
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Truth Is Essential

11
Becoming a Family Changes Everything, For Better and Worse
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Becoming a Family Changes Everything, For Better and Worse

12
Actions Speak Louder Than Words
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words

13
Role Play Keeps the Passion Alive
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Role Play Keeps the Passion Alive

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Goodbyes Hurt
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Goodbyes Hurt

16
Tequila Solves All Heartbreaks
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Tequila Solves All Heartbreaks

17
Couple Telepathy Is Real
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Couple Telepathy Is Real

18
A Phone Call Can Change Everything
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A Phone Call Can Change Everything

19
If You Really Love Someone, You Never Leave Them
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If You Really Love Someone, You Never Leave Them

No Matter What
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No Matter What