Over the years,Matthew Perryhas become known for his role as the hilariousChandler Bing on “Friends.

“I was immediately taken by her (how could I not be?)

“Our hellos and goodbyes became awkward.

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And then I’d ask myself, ‘How long can I look at her?

Is three seconds too long?'”

Once he forced himself to get over his feelings for Aniston, the two became good friends.

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“She was the one that reached out the most.

You know, I’m really grateful to her for that,” he said.

Perry added that the rest of the “Friends” cast was also supportive as he worked towards recovery.

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“They were understanding, and they were patient,” he stated, perPeople Magazine.