Sure, having a boyfriend can be wonderful, but there's something really special about having a guy in your life that you can just be yourself around, no strings attached. You know that no matter what mood you're in or how weird you act around him, he'll always have your back. Here are some reasons to thank your best guy friend for being your brother and friend all at once:
1. He takes the "Are you guys dating" question like a champ.
"For the millionth time, we love each other, but not like that."
2. He helps you to understand how guys think.
Honestly, even he probably doesn't completely understand how guys think, but at least he's willing to help you try to figure it out.
3. He doesn't try to compete with you.
Time spent with him is always a nice break from the cattiness that sometimes comes along with hanging out with your girl friends.
4. He won't let you settle.
In his opinion, no guy will ever be good enough for you, but he'll still try to help you find the best one anyway.
5. On average, he's a lot less dramatic than your girl friends.
He likes to tell stories as much as you do, but you don't have to worry about him overanalyzing every detail of every single situation, complete with what everyone involved was probably thinking at the time.
6. He isn't afraid to be honest with you.
You know that you need a healthy dose of reality in your life, and he isn't afraid to let you hear it, whether it's about the piece of spinach that you've had stuck in your teeth since lunch or the fact that he just doesn't get you sometimes.
7. He's the perfect amount of protective over you.
He knows that you can fend for yourself, but he would also kill anyone who breaks your heart.
8. You can let out your inner dude around him.
Let's face it: Girls are just as gross as guys, we're just better at hiding it.
9. He's always willing to be your shoulder to cry on.
He's your safe place through the ups and downs of life, and you know that you can come to him any time you need a hug or some encouragement, no questions asked.
10. He seems to have a solution to every problem or wants to help you find one.
He may not always understand that you just want someone to listen while you vent about your struggles, but he's still the first person you call when something goes wrong.
11. He can hang out at your house all the time without it being awkward.
You both take the idea of Netflix and chill very literally.
12. He keeps you grounded when you're getting too full of yourself.
He's also the first one to help you snap out of your pity parties… And he usually does it in the nicest way possible.
13. He isn't afraid to tease you, but he knows your limits.
He pushes your buttons better than anyone you know, but he does it out of love, so you try to let it slide most of the time. Besides, you can take it and dish it out.
14. He bumps up your IQ about sports, cars, and video games.
His patience never ceases to amaze you, even when he has to explain the convoluted rules of football to you again…
15. He gives you sincere compliments without expecting one in return.
You can always take comfort in knowing that he sees you as more than just a pretty face. His compliments come from the heart, and he would rather encourage you than expect you to flatter him (although you do because he deserves it anyway).
16. He puts up with how long it takes you to get ready for things.
He may get annoyed in the moment, but he never holds it against you because to him, you're always worth the wait.
17. He proves to you that chivalry isn't dead.
As much as you tease each other, he still manages to be the perfect gentleman (well, most of the time).
18. He isn't afraid to open up to you and ask for advice.
One of your favorite things about your friendship are the times when he gives you glimpses of his softer side. He can come to you with anything because he knows that you love him and only want the best for him.
19. You can be straightforward with him.
You don't need to waste time with small talk around him, so you can get right down to business, whether that's texting him 30 times to wake him up so that you can get coffee together, telling him about the super weird dream you had the night before, or telling him that you honestly don't love his new haircut. He's seen you at your best and your worst, so he's not going anywhere now.
20. You love him like he was your own brother.
You may not be blood related, but it feels as if you've known him your whole life, and you can't imagine your life without him in it.
Our best guy friends are basically the Prince Charming in our life that we didn't even realize we had, but know that we need more than anything. They have a way of bringing out the best in us, and they know us better than we know ourselves. No matter what guys come and go in our lives, we know that our best guy friends are in it for the long haul.
