Alright, ladies. I did my research. Through my guy friends, regular observation hours, and, of course, movies, I’ve got some valuable information. Here’s what I’ve concluded: guys want to date their guy best friend, but in girl form.
To support my conclusion, here is my evidence:
“I just like a girl who’s more natural.” – John
What he really means is that he doesn’t need a girl in full on make-up to impress him. It’s actually more impressive when she looks adorable in less. Make-up, that is. I suppose it’s relevant in the clothing aspect, too. Anyway, a girl in little to no make-up means that she’s comfortable in her own skin, which makes her more attractive.
“She’s gotta have a good sense of humor. I don’t want her to get offended by mine.” – Matt
Just like anyone else, guys want to be around someone who they can laugh with, someone who they can test comical boundaries with. If you’re going to get offended or overthink every little joke, you can’t hang. Sorry.
“She isn’t always dressing to impress.” – Alex
You want to wear leggings to class everyday? Do it. If that guy really likes you, he’ll think you’re cute in leggings. The best part is, if he’s attracted to you in sweats and a t-shirt from middle school, he’ll call the fire department when he’s sees you in a smoking hot dress.
“I really like it when a girl’s easy going.” – Ben
Well, this one is just self-explanatory. Be a fish and go with the flow.
“I love when a girl loves to eat.” – Joe
He asks where you want to eat so naturally, you’re thinking of that to-die-for burger in that dinky bar 30 minutes away. But, since you want to be ladylike and avoid the pant unbuttoning that comes with a big meal, you say literally any other place that gives you silverware. In reality, he wants to go to that burger place, too. He wants to know you can eat that giant burger with no shame. Embrace it, girl.
“My dream girl loves beer.” – JP
Guys want girls that aren’t alcohol snobs. The ones that say, “I only drink wine (probably boxed) or vodka (probably Burnetts).” Drinking beer means you’re low maintenance and not really concerned with what gives you that buzz. Drink up and then smash the can on your forehead.
“I just wanna watch Sunday football with her.” – Paul
You know what he thinks is better than watching Sunday football with his friends? Watching it with you. A young, hot girl that wants to watch the game is everything. It helps knowing what a first down is, but as long as you’re not pouting about not watching whatever movie marathon is on ABC Family, you’re fine.
Do those qualities sound familiar? Like, really familiar? It’s almost as if you know someone that fits all those qualities… you do. It’s his best friend. His jersey-wearing, beer-drinking, football-watching best friend. He wants to date his best friend, but he wants it to be you because you’re a girl.
This isn’t me saying to start acting like a guy or start wearing white mid-calf socks because 1. You shouldn’t forge qualities, and 2. White mid-calf socks are the worst, at least wear black. Act as you are, whether you’re a beer drinker or not. Whoever he is, you’ll be his best friend regardless.
