Bromance: a close but nonsexual relationship between two men. This magical extension of friendship is all but uncommon today, and those who have one know just how great it is. After being with a best bro for so long there comes a time where it seems like an unbreakable bond has been formed. In the words of Turk and JD: “Guy love, that's all it is, guy love he's mine I'm his. There's nothing gay about it in our eyes.”
1. You can just chill.
No matter the weather, time, or place, you are both perfectly happy just chilling. There’s no awkward silences because what’s awkward about two dudes just being dudes? Whether it’s playing video games, grabbing a beer, or debating which Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition model is hotter, there’s nowhere you’d rather be.
2. Personal Hype Man.
As if you were a rapper in a late '90s music video, your bro is always there to hype you up and you him. If you’re dropping some fat rhymes, roasting a poor soul, or in need of someone to hold you back in a scuffle, he’ll always be within earshot.
3. Wingman.
Just as, if not more, important than a hype man, your brother from another mother must be a stud of a wingman. Neither of you have difficulty talking up the ladies, and when both of you team up you become a catch to those who are even miles out of your league (at least your heightened confidence lets you think so). You know each other’s major, a few significant awards or achievements, and how much you can lift, run, or how hard you ball.
4. Calling it how you see it.
Today in the age of PC, people coddle each other’s feelings as if they were babies. Neither you or your best broski have an issue telling you how it is. You won’t sugarcoat it, try to soften the blow, or tell a white lie to prevent his feelings from being hurt. You each make sure neither of you become too big for your britches and if you do, you’ll be knocked down a notch.
5. You’re always just a text away.
With all the games people play today it can be frustrating not getting a text, Snap, or follow back. Neither you or your bro have that problem. It can be anywhere from 2 a.m. to 1 in the afternoon and you’re always down to Facetime, vent via text, or trash talk each other’s sports organizations. Whenever you need a second opinion he’s always the first person you go to.
Whelp, there you have it. It may seem like it’s just another best friendship, but don’t be mistaken, a bromance is anything but. Poke fun all you want, but in the end, don’t act like you aren’t jealous of our everlasting bond.
