Ever since I was six years old, my best friends have always been guys. Yes, I do have close female friends as well; however, for the most part, I spend my time hanging out with my boys. If you’re like me, then these are some things you most definitely understand.
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Being best friends with guys is not for the most sensitive of girls.
In my experience, my male friends tend to say what they’re thinking without a filter, and even though what they say may hurt your feelings a bit, that most likely wasn’t their intention.
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The stereotype is actually right.
Guys actually do have less drama in their group than females (based on my experiences). I’ve seen much less in-fighting and he-said-she-said go back and forth when I hang out with my bros than my girls.
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They will always have your back.
Whether it be helping me steer away from creeps at parties or standing up for me if they hear something bad said about me, they are loyal to the end.
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You get to be a wingwoman.
I have learned the art of this all-important skill over the years.
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People will have misconceptions.
Occasionally you will meet that person, male or female, who thinks that it isn’t possible for men and women to just be friends (cue "When Harry Met Sally") or believes that you have had sexual relationships with one or more of your bros because “you guys can’t just be best friends without something else going on.” I hate to break it to you, but platonic relationships between opposite sexes exist, and they are some of the best relationships I have ever had.
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Even though you’re like one of the guys, you aren’t.
You may be included in the group as one of the bros, but they do treat you differently. They share different things with you than they would with some of the guys. They confide in you sensitive and deep information that they may feel uncomfortable talking about with the bros. You are their outlet.
To all my other female bros, keep on playing "Modern Warfare," watching countless superhero movies, drinking Natty Light on weekends, and don’t give a damn about what others think.
