Everyone says that guys and girls can’t be friends with each other without their being a romantic interest one way or the other. I think that’s ludicrous and also inherently sexist. I have always had a lot a female friends and have always stayed that way. So, this is a letter to all my female friends who are just that, friends, and always will be.

Thank you for your amazing taste in music. I would never have found half the music I like if it weren’t for your suggestions. I never would have listened to show tunes. I still don’t like country, but that’s okay.

Thanks for all the adventures. You can seriously turn walking across campus or taking a trip to Walmart into an amazing adventure. We’ve had so many crazy adventures and hilarious stories together, I couldn’t imagine college life without them.

Thanks for never judging me for how I dress. I appreciate you always making sure I’m dressed well, and letting me know if I’m not without judging me for it.

Thank you for all the support you give me. Thank you for understanding me and listening to me in a way that my guy friends never could. An emotional conversation with a female friend is much different than an emotional conversation with a male friend. I always know that you’ll be there for me when times get tough. There are just some things that it’s difficult to explain to my male friends, and I appreciate that you listen to me and give me advice for how to deal with it. Also, you should know that I’ll always be there for you when the situation is reversed.

Thanks for being the best wing-women. No one understands girls better than girls, especially when it comes to dating. Thanks for all the great ideas when it comes to dating. I am so glad that you know when I need the push to make the move and giving me that push. I wouldn’t be in the great relationship that I am in if it weren’t for you guys, and the not-so-subtle nudges that you gave me to progress the relationship along. I’ll always be sure to return the favor, and be the best wingman I can be.

Thanks for making me a better brother. You’re all like sisters to me and that makes me a better brother to the sisters I actually have. You let me get in touch with my feminine side and show me the things girls are interested in so I can ask my sisters about them.

Thanks for just being super cool humans. Yes, you give me shit a lot of the time, and you have a tendency for sarcasm, but I appreciate you and your generosity. You remind me to be strong, because even on your worst days you care for the people around you.

You, my female friends, are some of the best friends I’ve ever had. You let me in on the gossip, most of the time. You help me get in touch with my feminine side. You give me someone to send pictures of dogs to. You like a lot more of my tweets than my male friends. You’re all great and amazing people and I'm glad that we're friends.