Ross and Rachel to Randall and Beth: Top 7 iconic US series couples and what they can teach us about love |

From coffee shop meet-cutes to hospital corridors, US series have provided us with some of the most memorable love affairs. These couples haven’t only had audiences tuned in with their attraction, but also taught us surprisingly unexpected things about love, compromise, and endurance. Let’s have a bit of fun exploring 7 iconic couples and what their romance can teach us.

Ross and Rachel from ‘Friends’

Ross and Rachel’s relationship is as chaotic as it is iconic. From the infamous “we were on a break” drama to the airport goodbye that made everyone cry, they prove that relationships are not straightforward. What they learn is that love can survive sloppy mistakes, but that it is communication that holds it all together.

Jim and Pam from ‘The Office’

Jim and Pam’s romance is an example that proves the strongest relationships start as friendship. From stolen glances at the office to the hugging scenes outside the office, they remind us it’s the little things, good humour, and silent nods that, at times, speak more loudly than grand gestures of love.

Meredith and Derek from ‘Grey’s Anatomy’

Meredith and Derek tell a tale of passion with romance and heartbreak. Theirs is a love affair that shows that no matter what life throws the unimagined you, being honest, vulnerable, and committed is what sustains love.

Marshall and Lily from ‘How I Met Your Mother’

Marshall and Lily give us relationship inspiration in the form of humour and authenticity. They show us that they become better when together and not separately, and love works if both partners are each other’s biggest supporter.

Randall and Beth from ‘This Is Us’

Randall and Beth are today’s power couple. They teach us that a good relationship is built on respect for each other, mutual responsibilities, and laughter in the middle of daily chaos, even during tough times.

Carrie and Big from ‘Sex and the City’

Carrie and Big’s romance is tangled, complicated, and irresistibly addictive. Their ride teaches us that knowing one’s value and being true is every bit as important as loving.

Luke and Lorelai from ‘Gilmore Girls’

Luke and Lorelai’s slow-burn romance shows that the best love stories sometimes start right under your nose. Their banter, friendship, and unwavering support for each other prove that love is as much about laughter as it is about passion.