10 Lessons Learned from "Six Feet Under"

For fans of the show "Six Feet Under," there are a lot of lessons to be learned. For those unfamiliar with the show, you might watch and learn for yourself.

1. Life always continues after death.

No matter how hard things seem after a loved one has passed away, you eventually have to go on living. It is inevitable that you get on with your life. Nathaniel's resistance to this very idea after the death of his wife Lisa demonstrates this well.

2. You are never too old to rediscover love.

Throughout the entire series, Ruth, the mother of Nathaniel, David, and Claire, deals with issues surrounding her sexuality and her search for true love. She is a widow throughout most of the series as her husband, the proprietor of Fisher and Sons, is killed in the very first minutes of the first episode. Ruth finds love again many times, and throughout the process, learns a lot about herself.

3. People continue to live on, even after they die.

Throughout the series, people who have died continue to affect the lives of those who are still living. Many times throughout the series, all of the Fisher children see their father in their dreams and talk to him when times are tough. For Nathaniel, his deceased wife Lisa continues to shape his life, and he has a constant remind of her in his daughter Maya.

4. Open relationships aren't a great idea.

There are several episodes dealing with issues arising as a result of the open relationship between David Fisher and his boyfriend Keith. Without giving away too much, it isn't pretty. They later regret the decision.

5. Family businesses can be tricky.