So as I have mentioned in a previous article, I am madly in love with my boyfriend. But he is more than just my boyfriend. He is my best friend, and I believe that is how it is supposed to be. Here is why.

You tell them everything.

I tell my boyfriend everything. From ranting about my day, telling him serious things I'm dealing with, or just talking about funny things that happen. He is always there to give me advice and/or to just listen to me when I rant. After I rant he gives me a hug and tells me that everything is going to be ok, and even when things get difficult, he will be with me every step of the way. It gives me peace knowing I can go to him with anything.

He still loves you when you look gross.

I can just hang out with my boyfriend with my hair up, wearing sweat pants, and have hardly any makeup on and he still thinks I'm beautiful. It is a good feeling that I can feel comfortable enough around him to do that.

You have inside jokes.

I love that he and I have inside jokes together that no one else understands. From quoting movies to funny things that happen during the day that we reference, or just making fun of each other. I love being able to laugh with him.

He is honest with you.

If I am about to make a stupid decision or I do something stupid, he will straight up tell me that it was wrong or a bad idea. I admire that my boyfriend is honest with me. Even if he knows that it will hurt my feelings or make me mad at him. He is always pushing me to do that right thing.

You just love hanging out together.

You don't have to go on dates all the time. You can be content with just sitting on the couch and watching a movie, or just sitting and talking. We just enjoy each other's company.

You can feel comfortable acting like a goofball around them.

I get pretty weird sometimes, to say the least. I say weird things or laugh at stupid things. When this happens he just jumps right in or just goes with it. We can be weird together. Sometimes so weird that our friends just look at us and say,"What the heck you guys." And when he isn't being weird with me, he just laughs and tells me I'm adorable. I love that he and I can just be ourselves around each other.

My boyfriend is the best friend I have ever had. I thank God for him every day. I hope that anyone who reads this article will strive for having a friendship within their romantic relationship.