Perks Of Having Guy Friends
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Perks Of Having Guy Friends

They're not only fun to have around, but also end up being more useful than you ever thought another human could be.

Melani Sarhadi
Aug 02, 2016
University of California, Santa Barbara
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Perks Of Having Guy Friends
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Guy friends are a completely different experience than anything else. You can't just bond over the newest Morphe palette or how hot you think Chris Pine is. These are friendships that build and grow from a combination of matching humor and interests. They hold a lower risk of fake-ness and a high risk of leaving the drama for your mama. They're not only fun to have around, but also end up being more useful than you ever thought another human could be. The 10 reasons below explain why guy friends are necessary for survival.

1. Shoulder Rides

They offer the best seat in the house when you just can't see anything over 5'7".

2. Leftover Devouring

Wasting food is never a good thing. Thankfully, the best food vacuum out there is often also called your best guy friend.

3. Pretend boyfriends

We've all been in a sticky situation where a guy just doesn't get the hint. The (immature) solution? Get a guy friend to pretend to be your SO and hopefully Mr. Persistent while say adios.

4. Guy advice

Sometimes it's hard to keep a straight head when your emotions are involved. We all need a Chad in our lives to remind us what our priorities should be.

5. They kill your spiders.

Fearless! Your ruthless protector! This may or may not be the best thing anyone can ever do for you.

6. Heavy-lifters

Sometimes your 2 pound weights just aren't enough to prepare you to move a large bed frame. This is a time where guys are great to have around.


7. Handy-man/DAD

Every friend group has its dad; the one guy that somehow miraculously knows how to fix any problem you might have with electronics or plumbing. Without this guy, we'd probably leave a broken sink broken for a couple weeks and ignore the overzealously crackling stove.

8. BBQ-er

Protein! Gains! Mouth-watering sensations! This guy can take the heat and make something beautiful out of it. The Barbeque Master is a wonderful friend to have.

9. Outfit Advice

Your guy friends will never advise you to suffer for beauty. They give it to your straight and that's why we love asking them! We may not listen, but it's still necessary secondary advice.

10. They'll never steal your man

Other than a harmless bromance here and there, they will never date your ex or your current man.

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