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10 Lessons My Best Guy Friend Taught Me

Guy friends can actually teach us a lot!

Trinity Torres

Nov 30, 2015

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1. Thank you for teaching me how to “Toughen Up.”

Whether it’s teasing me or punching my arm, you taught me to toughen up. It’s because of you that I don’t take myself too seriously.

2. Thank you for treating me like “One of the Guys.”

I may be grossed out 99 percent of the time at the gross things you talk about, but it always makes me smile when I’m included with you and your friends. It’s because of you that I can sometimes pretend I’m a bro.

3. Thank you for not causing drama in my life.

Hanging with you never resulted in drama. Enough said!

4. Thank you for helping me “Speak Guy.”

You probably get annoyed at all the screenshots of text messages I send you every time my crush texts me, yet you never complain. You help me translate cryptic messages and conversations from boys. I can now understand some of the guy speak.

5. Thank you for helping me not over-analyze.

Every time I work myself up over something, you remind me to slow it down. You tell me to quit being such a girl, and to take things as they come. It’s because of you that I’ve learned not to over analyze every single thing.

6. Thank you for being my date.

From prom to parties, I can count on you to be my plus one. Thank you for taking time to dress up (something you hate to do) and attend various events with me. Thank you for dancing till your feet are throbbing (since everyone knows how much I love to dance) and making me laugh out loud during formal uptight dinners.

7. Thank you for “Keeping it Real.”

You never shy away from giving me your brutally honest opinion on everything from accessories to boys. I never have to worry about you not saying something in order to protect my feelings (though I probably could have used that sometimes). Thank you for always being totally honest and real with me.

8. Thank you for teaching me guy stuff.

Whether it’s teaching me how to throw a football, tie a bow-tie, fish, or drive in the snow, you were willing to teach me something new. Thank you for being patient with me and not laughing TOO hard when I miserably failed.

9. Thank you for hanging with me.

I’m so thankful for all our coffee runs, date nights, and adventures. Thank you for hanging out with me just for the heck of it and for dragging me out of the house on Valentine’s Day or after a break-up, instead of letting me mope around, sad and alone.

10. Thank you for teaching me that girls and guys can be “Just Friends”

You’ve taught me so much about boys and friendship and how we can value and have a true friendship with the opposite sex. Thank you for gagging when people joke about us being more than friends. I love being your best girl friend! I truly can’t imagine my life without you!

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10 Lessons My Best Guy Friend Taught Me

Guy friends can actually teach us a lot!

1. Thank you for teaching me how to “Toughen Up.”

2. Thank you for treating me like “One of the Guys.”

3. Thank you for not causing drama in my life.

4. Thank you for helping me “Speak Guy.”

5. Thank you for helping me not over-analyze.

6. Thank you for being my date.

7. Thank you for “Keeping it Real.”

8. Thank you for teaching me guy stuff.

9. Thank you for hanging with me.

10. Thank you for teaching me that girls and guys can be “Just Friends”

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

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We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

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All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Email the professor

Attend the first class

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