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    25 Important Lessons We Learned From "The O.C."

    Marissa & Co. may have actually taught us something.

    1. Make sure your friends know where you keep your house keys.

    2. Be tolerant of other religions.

    3. Sex is awkward.

    4. But not as awkward as the "talk" with your parents.

    5. You will get your heart broken.

    6. More than once.

    7. Be your damn self.

    8. Men are garbage, plain and simple.

    9. Oh, and women can be garbage, too.

    10. It's OK to be selfish sometimes.

    11. ...As long as you're there for your friends as well.

    12. Sometimes your friends leave.

    13. But the true ones will always come back.

    14. When in doubt, there is always food.

    15. Also when in doubt, there are SO many useful Cohen excuses.

    16. Follow your dreams.

    17. Being an adult will be hard.

    18. Hoes over bros.

    19. Sarcasm will get you through the day.

    20. Don't be scared to say how you feel.

    21. It will all be worth it.

    22. Sometimes it's OK to talk to strangers.

    23. Your friends are your family.

    24. WEAR A SEATBELT.

    25. And finally: