We can’t get over how far these two will go to make each other happy.
Except Monica forgets about the speakerphone on the base unit.
Imagine missing someone so much that you resort to calling them through a landline speakerphone!

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(Nowadays, it would be practically impossible.)
That’s why Mike and Phoebe are a perfect pair.
As Monica says, “Kiss him, you fool!”

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That was on excellent display the first time Chandler told Monica he loved her.
I love you."
This causes Monica to stop in her tracks and do a slow turn (still wearing the turkey).

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Upon seeing this old videotape, Rachel immediately forgives Ross and passionately kisses him.
This leads Phoebe to proclaim, “See!
He’s her lobster,” coining one of the most memorable romantic catchphrases ever uttered on television.

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(Lobsters mate for life, don’t ya know?)
But the episode still brought a rare moment to television screens at the time.
It is too damn hard, Ross.

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I can’t even begin to explain to you how much I am going to miss you.
When I think about not seeing you every day, it makes me not want to go."
But at the heart of it all is the love of Monica and Chandler.

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You are the person I was meant to spend the rest of my life with."
We honestly have cried less at some real weddings.
Mike’s vows capture the best of Phoebeher beauty, kindness, generosity, and wonderful weirdness.

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By the time Rachel figured it out and reciprocated, Ross came back from China with a girlfriend.
After struggling to unlock the door, they kiss in the rain.
Everything about this moment is romantic perfection.

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After Chandler tries to surprise Monica by pretending he never wants to get married, things go haywire.
She immediately falls to one knee (yes, queen!)
and begins to propose.

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Honestly, we barely can either.
So, Chandler joins her on the ground and delivers a proposal for the ages.
Could it BE any more romantic?

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