To every girl who has a best friend who happens to be of the opposite sex, here's to you.
1. Drama is nonexistent.
Boys are straightforward and to the point. If there is an issue, chances are it will be settled on the spot. No silent treatment for weeks necessary. The biggest fight you'll ever have is which movie you want to watch or which sports team is going to come out on top.
2. Their closet becomes your own.
An endless supply of over-sized t-shirts and hoodies that when worn leads people to question whether or not you are wearing pants.
3. No matter how much you eat around them there is no judgement because they're most likely to have eaten twice as much.
Three slices of pizza, a large milkshake and a large fry is a snack to them.
4. They are always down for adventure, no matter how reckless it may seem.
Getting a call at 3 in the morning to go slingshot water balloons off the roof of the school is a completely normal occurrence.
5. They'll always have your back, no matter how insane the situation.
Growing up in a family of all girls, knowing my male friends have my back like a brother would is reassuring in so many ways. That of course goes both ways -- so don't mess with my brothers.
6. An honest opinion is always given.
They're not afraid to tell you how bad you look after a long day but they'll also be the first to tell you how amazing you look when they feel it is true.
7. If you're not married by the age of 40, they'll be lined up at the alter.
No matter how hard you "friend-zone" them, the slight hope that they'll one day have a chance remains forever.