Here are eight fictional friendships that made us rethink what friendship really looks like.

Here are eight fictional friendships that made us rethink what friendship really looks like.

Fictional friendships can be fun to watch, but sometimes they set the bar way too high.

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Here are eight fictional friendships that gave us some seriously unrealistic expectations.

Realistically, coordinating schedules with friends while juggling a personal and professional life isnt as simple.

The show made us believe that friendships are effortless.

Mishal Zafar

But most of us are lucky to squeeze in a quick text conversation, let alone an impromptu brunch.

They pop in and out of each others apartments, share every meal, and are constantly together.

Most of us are lucky to see our friends once a month, let alone every day.

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And living in prime Manhattan real estate with those jobs?

Lets just sayFriendsforgot to mention the brutal reality of New York rent prices!

Theyre constantly building each other up and are each others biggest cheerleaders 24/7.

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While its sweet to watch, real friendships arent always so picture-perfect.

They finish each others sentences, share obscure references, and are always up for wacky adventures.

But its perfectly normal for jokes to fall flat or references to go over your friends head.

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But real world friends sometimes need boundaries and space, and thats perfectly okay.

In reality, some things are unforgivable, and thats okay.

Theyre always there for each other, ready to face danger together without hesitation.

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The WB

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The CW

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