Monica and Rachel have the longest-running friendship of any of the Friends gang - unless you count Monica and Ross, of course! But of the characters who are not related, Monica and Rachel were friends growing up, and once they reconnected after Rachel ran out on her wedding, their friendship lasted the rest of their lives (presumably).

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Throughout the series, these two were #friendshipgoals, and made fans wish for a friendship like theirs - from the big moments to the little ones, and even through the moments that these two would fight like sisters, Rachel and Monica were always solid. Fights aside, these are some of the biggest moments that proved just how close these women were.

When Rachel First Moved In

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In the pilot episode, Rachel and Monica hadn't seen each other for quite some time. In fact, a later flashback showed that other than a chance meeting at the coffee shop when it was a bar, they hadn't been in touch for years (and Monica was, obviously, not invited to the wedding). That makes it so much more impressive, then, that Monica was willing to take Rachel in after she ran out on her wedding. And not just for a little while, either - she moved in potentially permanently! That's a huge (and impressive) leap to take.

When Rachel Moved Out Again

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Eventually, though, it was time for Rachel to move out again - when Monica and Chandler decided to take the next step and move in together. This meant Rachel moving out, and that became the true end of an era. Watching them reminisce over how great it was to live together, seeing how sad they were (once Rachel realized that Monica really meant it) - it was all perfect friendship goals.

When They Got Their Apartment Back

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In one fan-favorite episode, Rachel and Monica bet their apartment against Joey and Chandler, and of course, they lost (does anyone know what Chandler's job is?!). However, the way they got it back was impressive - not the kiss part, although props to the women for knowing exactly how to play their friends to get what they want.

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The most impressive part, though, was the teamwork that it must have taken to move two entire apartments (and unpack them) in the span of a single day. It takes real coordination and friendship to manage that!

When Monica Dated Chip

True friends would never let romantic interest get between them, and Rachel and Monica prove this perfectly, more than once. When Rachel's old high school boyfriend reappears to ask Monica out, she supports her friend, even though she feels uncomfortable about the situation. And while they sometimes argue over men (like Jean Claude Van Damme), they never let it get in the way of their friendship for long.

When Monica Let Rachel Use Her Insurance

These friends are so close that they are even willing to commit fraud for each other, it seems. When Rachel gets injured, they get to hospital only to realize that she has no insurance, and can't afford treatment - so Monica allows Rachel to pretend to be her and use her insurance instead. It works, although it then messes up a date with two cute doctors later, and Rachel gets her medical care... and thankfully, no one ends up in jail. Still, that's a huge risk for a friend to take.

Every Single Flashback

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Friends includes plenty of flashbacks to high school days, when Monica, Rachel, Ross and Chandler had their earliest interactions. In all of these, fans see how close the women are, going to prom together, going to parties together, sharing secrets, sharing special occasions.

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All of these flashbacks may be funny (aside from the ridiculous fat-shaming, of course), but more than that, they are sweet, and show the depth and history this friendship has.

When Rachel Waitressed For Monica

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Back in the early seasons, Rachel was a terrible waitress... but when it came to helping out a friend, she really stepped up. She was able to be a phenomenal waitress for Monica when she was cooking for a potential new job, and even though things went terribly, it was amazing to see how Rachel could really be a great waitress when it was important to her. And what could be more important to her than her friend?

When They Drank Beer In Wedding Dresses

Rachel, Monica and Phoebe in Friends sitting on the sofa in wedding dresses.

One of the most iconic images from the early seasons is that of Monica, Rachel, and Phoebe on the couch, in wedding dresses, drinking beer. It's a great moment for so many reasons; for the way that the women connect, rather than judge, for the way they have fun, and for the more serious way that they are all there for each other during times of emotional struggle to do something silly and fun. Definite #friendshipgoals.

When Monica Gave Rachel Eyedrops

Monica gives Rachel eyedrops

A real friend will be there to make sure that you make good life choices - and while Monica and Rachel took this a little too far on one occasion (when Rachel decided to literally have Monica make all her decisions), when Rachel needed eyedrops, Monica was there to make sure her friend stayed healthy. From forcing her to go to the eye doctor in the first place to literally coordinating all the friends to pin her down to use eyedrops and keep her sight, Monica was there to make sure Rachel did what was needed to save her sight.

When Monica Gave Up Emma

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For most people who want children, coming up with a name is hard - unless you have chosen that name years in advance, like Monica did. She knew that she would want her daughter to be named Emma, but after Rachel struggled to find a name for her baby, Monica was willing to give it up for her friend. That's not a minor thing, and it shows just how important Rachel (and her baby) are to Monica.

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