I didn’t have any guy friends for the first half of my life, and I certainly didn’t know what kind of impact you’d have on me when we first met. I thought you were just some guy who I’d have an occasional conversation with, and now here we are, and we’re pretty much inseparable!

For years, we’ve been disgusting people with how domestic we are. We check in with each other daily. We take adorable candid photos for social media, and we make sure to like each other’s posts. When everyone is too busy for me, you are always ready for a dinner or mini golf date. You are always here for me.

I cannot be more thankful to have you in my life. I can always rely on you to put a smile on my face or listen intently when I have to vent about how awful my other friends are being. You never judge me; you just nod and pay attention (or at least pretend to) and offer advice if and when needed.

We’re a good mix because I know you need me just as much as I need you. Girls are majestic but weird creatures, and I get that you don’t understand half the things we do. You may not understand why girls take so long to get ready, or why we prefer rom-coms over action films. That’s why I’m here: to teach you how girls work. With my mix of girl advice and your tips on things guys like make us the perfect duo.

Now, I love you loads, but I’m not into you like that. Most people ask what the deal is between the two of us, and they don’t believe me when I say things are strictly platonic. We’ll never be together, but that’s okay because you’ll always be in my life! You’ll be the person my kids can go to as their “cool uncle” (don’t tell my brother), and you will always be the first one invited to my husband’s Super bowl parties. And don’t worry. I already planned out my future home so that you’ll have a little room above the garage. You can never get rid of me!

I just can’t believe that I am fortunate enough to have found you. Thank you for keeping this friendship alive, thank you for dealing with my girly self, and thank you for sticking out our friendship. I know befriending a moody, gossipy girl isn’t the most ideal situation when you just want to watch sports and chill, but having you always by my side means the world to me. Thanks for being you.