This post has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can create a post or quiz. Try making your own!Community·Posted on Sep 28, 201610 Unexpected Life Lessons How I Met Your Mother Taught UsWe learned a lot from HIMYM.by Cameron VersluisCommunity ContributorLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. You can reach your goals, even if the road is long sometimes. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 2. People’s quirks can be endearing, if you have a sense of humor. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 3. We all have a dark past. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 4. A relationship like Marshall and Lily's takes work, but it's worth it all. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 5. Even when life is at its worst, never stop dancing. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 6. Our friends care about us, even if the way they show it is unconventional. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 7. In the end, we'll do anything for the people we love. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 8. No matter how serious the fight, love is always more important. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 9. The thing that finally gives our life meaning might not be the same thing we've been chasing. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF 10. The end of our story might be the last thing we'd expect. But it will be beautiful anyway. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF