Because you like Lily Aldrin in How I Met Your Mother
With those dearest to him dead and no one to trust, Max Rockatansky is a slightly hysterical man alone on the run in a post-apocalyptic world. See them in Mad Max: Fury Road.
David Nolan is a noble fairy tale prince with the heart of a hero, regardless of whether he can remember his past or not. See them in Once Upon a Time.
Chuckie Finster is a baby afraid of everything from clowns to closets, unless his best friend's by his side. See them in Rugrats.
Hanna Marin is a determined girl defined by her ability to transform herself. See them in Pretty Little Liars.
Bob Belcher runs a lonely burger joint, and even though his wit is lost on his eccentric family, he doesn't let that faze him. See them in Bob's Burgers.
Andrew Glouberman is trying to make it through puberty with his sanity intact. See them in Big Mouth.
Nancy Wheeler is popular but independent, sheltered but gutsy. See them in Stranger Things.
Penelope Garcia is the smartest ex-con turned FBI tech, but her fashion never fails to raise eyebrows. See them in Criminal Minds.
Joyce Byers isn't crazy. She's just speaking to her missing son across dimensions using Christmas lights. See them in Stranger Things.
Elena Gilbert is the quintessential girl-next-door who gets involved with the new "boy" at school. See them in The Vampire Diaries.
Meg March might yearn for a life of ballgowns and diamond necklaces, but the boy she falls for doesn't have a penny to his name. See them in Little Women.