40 Times You Understood Mindy Lahiri on a Personal Level

If you're in need of advice, there's no better person to consult than The Mindy Project's Mindy Lahiri. Thanks to her relatable one-liners and some serious real talk, Dr. Lahiri makes the perfect dream BFF. She's smart, successful, and hilarious, and she's never afraid to tell it like it is. Even better? She's played by our Hollywood girl-crush Mindy Kaling, who brings so much charm to the character that even in her most unflattering, out-there moments, you still think, "Yep, I love her." She also happens to be the show's creator, which makes her all the more impressive.

In honor of The Mindy Project's series finale (SAY IT ISN'T SO, HULU!), we're putting the spotlight on one of our all-time favorite women. Take a look at all the GIF-worthy moments when you perfectly understood Mindy Lahiri.

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When she fully embraces being a total mess
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When she fully embraces being a total mess

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When she's not ashamed to ask for what she *really* wants.
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When she's not ashamed to ask for what she *really* wants.

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When she creates the world's most brilliant warrior name
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When she creates the world's most brilliant warrior name

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When she defends her dietary rights
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When she defends her dietary rights

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When she explains the art of pop music
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When she explains the art of pop music

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When she calls for help
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When she calls for help

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When she spells out the magic of a chocolate fountain
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When she spells out the magic of a chocolate fountain

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When she sheds light on her relationship strengths
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When she sheds light on her relationship strengths

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When she combines drinking and beauty efforts
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When she combines drinking and beauty efforts

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When she clarifies her street style inspiration
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When she clarifies her street style inspiration

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When she calls out a spoilers hater
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When she calls out a spoilers hater

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When she lists her life plans
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When she lists her life plans

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When she very politely says she's bored
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When she very politely says she's bored

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When she expresses some serious self-confidence
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When she expresses some serious self-confidence

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When she performs a celebrity-saving workout
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When she performs a celebrity-saving workout

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When she really throws down in a drinking battle
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When she really throws down in a drinking battle

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When she outlines her workout regimen
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When she outlines her workout regimen

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When she accurately pins down the best-friend role
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When she accurately pins down the best-friend role

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When she gets totally freaked out and takes a few precautions
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When she gets totally freaked out and takes a few precautions

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When she knows that dessert will make everything OK
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When she knows that dessert will make everything OK

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When she reveals her happily-ever-after dreams
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When she reveals her happily-ever-after dreams

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When she really knows her night-out priorities
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When she really knows her night-out priorities

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When she laments the dating pool
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When she laments the dating pool

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When she gives a nod to Yeezus
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When she gives a nod to Yeezus

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When she reveals her chick-flick routine
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When she reveals her chick-flick routine

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When she stops everything for a quick victory dance
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When she stops everything for a quick victory dance

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When she stands by her dating habits
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When she stands by her dating habits

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When she decides to make a real change
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When she decides to make a real change

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When she stands up for herself
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When she stands up for herself

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When she mentions her imaginary husband
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When she mentions her imaginary husband

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When she decides to maybe lower her standards
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When she decides to maybe lower her standards

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When she just says it like it is
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When she just says it like it is

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When she knows the best way to solve her problems
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When she knows the best way to solve her problems

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When she doesn't let someone else label her
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When she doesn't let someone else label her

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And when she absolutely nails the clarification of what "best friend" means
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And when she absolutely nails the clarification of what "best friend" means