Why did the friends series finish?

Question

Why did the friends series finish?

Answer 1

Because, it was time.  No more stories to tell.

Answer 2

i don't know really but it crushed me i haven't cried that much in a long time my husband bought me the full series on dvd for christmas and i watch it every nite but i heard they mite be making a movie like s*x and the city did if so that would rock  

Answer 3

Because it was time for it to finish. But also the actors wanted to go on and do other projects  

Answer 4

F.R.I.E.N.D.S. finished because it had been on the air for ten years, and it was time for the series to end. Most likely the actors wanted to pursue new roles or careers.