Boys Will Always Make For Better Friends | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

Boys Will Always Make For Better Friends

Opposite gender friendships are some of the strongest, and longest relationships.

Meghan Horrell
Feb 07, 2017
Duquesne University
24
Boys Will Always Make For Better Friends
Meghan Horrell

For some odd reason, there seems to be an assumption that girls and guys cannot be "just friends"; the assumption that the opposite gender cannot be friend with one another without an emotional or physical connection is just plain wrong. As a girl, I can proudly say that I have always found myself gravitating towards guys for friends rather than girls, and no I never ended up dating or "liking" any of them. From a young age, my mom had always told me that "boys will always make for better friends", and that girls will only bring petty drama. Personally, I have experienced that boys are in fact better friends than girls (well most of the time), however, I am very fortunate enough to have very few girl friends who will last forever.

Looking back upon the now seemingly distant high school years I had seemed to constantly be bouncing from girl friends to a new girl best friend. I am very thankful to have two of the best girl friends in the world, but they also agree that guys tend to be more loyal friends. I personally believe that guys make better friends because there is no hidden agenda behind the friendship and that there is no push to compete with the opposite gender (in friendship). Boys have also, always been more than protective over my feelings, thoughts, and they always seemed to have given me a different (male) perspective on whatever situation I had been complaining about at one time. As a girl who has a multitude of male friends I can also say that having boys come to you to talk about their thoughts, and feelings are extremely satisfying for some lucky girl will get to date my best friend(s) one day.

Along with the unconditional loyalty, and protection that my male friends have provided me they also have been a part of some of my best memories. Having a great time with girls is one thing, but when you are able to have a laid back conversation or moment with one of your guy best friends you truly understand that its 100 percent OK to have friends of the opposite sex. I would also like to state here that if you are a person who thinks that males and females cannot be friends without anything more I would urge you to neglect that state of mind and find yourself a BFF of the opposite gender.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

AI music threatens creativity

The Soul of Sound: How AI Challenges Human Expression in Music

247126
Humans and robots face off in a rock band battle with guitars and drums, under dynamic lighting.
StableDiffusion

In an age where artificial intelligence can mimic the voice of Freddie Mercury or reimagine pop hits as synthwave ballads, a new frontier has emerged — one that blurs the line between innovation and erosion. While AI offers undeniable benefits in technical domains, its intrusion into creative arts, especially music, raises urgent questions. Not just about copyright, but about culture, education, and the very soul of artistic expression.


Keep Reading...Show less
ai generated music
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

Miami University
578012
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
music
Entertainment

Why Your Astrological Sign May Not Match Your Personality

We are all more than just one sign.

SUNY Plattsburgh
491421
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
astrology
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

UNC Greensboro
466144
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
spring
Relationships

The Importance Of Being A Good Person

An open letter to the good-hearted people.

Sacred Heart University
732412
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less
good person

Trending Topics

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments