Buzz·Posted on 19 Jun 201531 Times Phil Dunphy Gave Us Dad GoalsWe're about to get Phil's-osophicalby Sophie GaddBuzzFeed Staff, UK LinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. When he lived our actual dreams. View this post on 2. When he gave the best advice. View this post on 3. Advice we can all relate to. View this post on 4. Even though some of it was a bit confusing. View this post on 5. When his pun game was too strong for words. View this image on Imgur Gogata23 / Via imgur.com 6. When he had better moves than anyone in his family. View this post on 7. When he was just too damn real for words. View this post on 8. When he knew about all the cool things. View this post on All dads need a working knowledge of Harry Potter. 9. When he had the best life goals. View this post on 10. When he wasn't afraid to cry. View this post on 11. When he genuinely respected his kid's life choices. View this post on 12. And expressed how all dads feel. View this post on 13. When he was on it with all the new slang. View this post on 14. But overwhelmed with emoji emotions. View this post on 15. When he made his kids understand hard work. 16. And he knew the secret of a good birthday. View this post on 17. When he tried to give dating advice. View this image on Imgur Gogata23 / Via imgur.com 18. When he owned dad style. View this image on Imgur Gogata23 / Via imgur.com 19. When he understood a truly bad hangover. View this post on 20. When he was king of the dadbod. View this post on 21. When he made us understand that practice makes perfect. View this post on 22. When his taste in films was on point. View this image on Imgur Gogata23 / Via imgur.com 23. When he completely understood the correct way to eat an Oreo stack. View this post on 24. When he imparted this important piece of wisdom. View this post on 25. When he told real truths about marriage. View this post on 26. And revealed the secrets to his success. View this image on Imgur Gogata23 / Via imgur.com 27. When he was everyone's embarrassing dad. View this image on Imgur Gogata32 / Via imgur.com 28. When he offered vital careers advice. View this post on 29. When he was just too proud of his kids. View this image on Imgur Gogata23 / Via imgur.com 30. When he professed strong truths. View this post on 31. And when he gave the ultimate piece of dad advice. View this post on <3