On a lighter note :)

Perks of having a guy best friend:

1. He's always hungry. Like ALWAYS.
Since you hang out together a lot and he's always hungry A LOT, you both get to try out new restos. A LOT. And you both eat A LOT. You both end up gaining A LOT of weight but since they'll always be amazing in your eyes and likewise, you don't care a bit. They'll love you anyway. Love handles, garlic breath, stuffed cheeks and all.

2. You develop grossness immunity.
Boys tend to say and do the grossest things. From describing the gooey, stomach churning texture of their poop this morning to the bits and clumps they spewed out during a particularly hell raising puke marathon after a dinner and drinking session. If you're unbelievably lucky, you'll witness the latter firsthand while keeping a straight face as you wipe their chin off with the wet wipes you keep handy for such occasions. They have this uncanny ability to scratch their balls and adjust their manhood in your presence. You wouldn't even blink after the third instance. Bacon briefs will make you hangry and funky odor emanating from their car will no longer disgust you. In fact, your sense of smell will be dulled after the first whiff of their smelly socks and sweaty shirts. You'll eventually learn to breathe in small increments to help you overcome all of these while still loving your bestie to pieces.

3. Passenger seat passes for life.
They're the ones stuck in the driver's seat amidst the Friday Payday carmaggedon as you both try to navigate your way to the gang's inuman session. You can lounge with your feet up the dashboard while singing off key to whatever song is on while Pokemoning to your heart's content. Regardless if they're bringing a date, you still get to sit in front. If it's a girlfriend, you can offer to switch, but best friend status is still the VIP holder of the co-pilot seat.

4. Heightened alcohol tolerance.
You'll learn to challenge your alcohol limits because you know you're safe. They got your back at all times. Should you need to throw up because you got excited and overindulged, bestie will hold your hair. Don't let them wipe your face, you don't know where they swiped off that tissue.

5. You'll learn not to go bat shit crazy over "insensitive" remarks.
Boys will say the darnedest things like why do you need to use pliers for your eyelashes? Or do girls have karug? Why do you need chocolate so much when you have your period? Just avoid sharp objects and ignore the need to strangle them. Simply smile and offer food. Or beer. Or both.

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