I’ve seen Friends more times than I’d care to confess—and still, each time, I catch something new. One of the things I’ve learned to love isn’t even the humor, the catchphrases, or the character arcs.

They weren’t simply roommates, they shone as the top team in the realm of sitcoms, packed with unconventional pairs. Joey and Chandler are a living proof that the best roommates share much more than a ...