My boyfriend is one of few that is able to say he escaped the notorious friendzone. In recent years, numerous jokes have arisen about this “inescapable” zone that no one wants to fall victim to. Looking back though, I’m not sure why I kept him in the friendzone as long as I did. It doesn’t make sense as to why we keep these boy friends around to talk about how mistreated we are by other guys when our friends are the ones that know how to treat us right. Here are some reasons why you should consider helping your friend out of the friendzone

1. He knows all of your favorite things

Books, movies, musicians, songs, animals, colors, and the list goes on and on. You can quiz him right now and he’ll know it all. He remembers this sort of stuff because he actually cares about you. He wants to know all of this about you instead of feeling like he has to know it to keep you happy.

2. He’s been patient enough to sit through all those chick-flicks with you

Titanic? Absolutely. Twilight? Even part two. The Notebook? Of course. Along with every other Nicholas Sparks movie (he even shed a few tears). Not only did he watch them but he enjoyed them, not that he’d ever admit it.

3. He’s more than likely already friends with all of your friends

Not only does he know all of your friends, he enjoys hanging out with them too. He’s already included in outings and all of your friends love him too so there’s no worries there. When you're invited out it's more shocking if he's not there and your friends get concerned.

4. He embraces your weirdness

Your intense jam sessions? He doesn’t judge you, he joins in. He’s accepted you and all your odd habits. Not only is he okay with them, sometimes he joins in.

5. He doesn’t judge you for pigging out

He doesn’t look down on you because of your late night Taco Bell runs, sometimes he even suggests them. Large pizzas are the perfect size for the two of you and when you’re going through an emotional time, he’s right there with 2 spoons and Ben & Jerry’s.

6. He knows how crazy you really are and he accepts you

He understands sometimes you need to cry and other times you just need to dance. He doesn’t laugh at you he laughs with you and lets his craziness show too.

7. Everything is natural with him

You don't have to try hard to impress him. You two are just as content curled up on the couch watching TV as you are going out to eat a fancy restaurant. There's never an awkward pause in conversation and you can talk for hours with ease.

8. He hears all the complaints you have about other guys

He’s heard all the guy drama; he knows what upsets you and what makes you swoon. He has the complete inside scoop on what to do and what not to do.

9. He’s probably already met your family…and they love him

He’s gone to some sort of family function or come over to your house so meeting the parents isn’t a big deal. Not only that but all your cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents, and everyone in between love him too. He’s a friendly guy and your parents know how much he takes care of you.

10. He loves you enough to stick around

It’s obvious that he loves you enough that he sticks around even though he’s in the friendzone. Most guys get mad or upset but he has enough hope that you’ll come around. Even if you don’t, he gets the joy of being your best friend.

11. He’s your best friend so you already do everything together

You’re always together, you do everything together, you enjoy the same things, and you know each other’s secrets and love each other anyway. You enjoy each other’s company and know that you could never be without each other.

Your guy best friend is someone who’s always there for you. He loves you no matter what and you don’t have to hide anything from him. You don’t have to worry about him finding out something about you that will send him running it because he already knows it and loves it about you. He’s your best friend and he’ll always be there for you no matter what so he’ll make the best boyfriend you could ask for